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481 The Measure of a Man by Randall Garrett

What is desirable is not always necessary, while that which is necessary may be most undesirable. Perhaps the measure of a man is the ability to tell one from the other. and act on it.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 486 | Votes: 39 | Score: 7.92
Size: 22KB | 4,189 words | Posted:

482 Destiny Interlude: a Summer Cruise by Lumpy

A Destiny Saga Story (3)
A Destiny Saga Short Story. After a long year Caspian and his family decide to take a relaxing summer cruise through the Caribbean. Sadly, it seems things never go as they are planned for Caspian. His summer vacation is interrupted when some new friends need a helping hand.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Coming of Age, Romance, Violence, Travel
Downloads: 2309 | Votes: 91 | Score: 7.91
Size: 77KB | 15,473 words | Posted: Concluded:

483 The People of the Crater by Andre Norton

"Send the Black Throne to dust; conquer the Black Ones, and bring the Daughter from the Caves of Darkness." These were the tasks Garin must perform to fulfill the prophecy of the Ancient Ones--and establish his own destiny in this hidden land!
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 895 | Votes: 45 | Score: 7.91
Size: 82KB | 15,382 words | Posted:

484 The Hour of the Dragon by Robert E. Howard

In this epic, Conan fights to recover the throne of Aquilonia from Nemedian invaders aided by the Acheronian wizard Xaltoltun. This collection also includes 'The Hyborian Age,' a description of the times and lands that Conan was familiar with.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 800 | Votes: 19 | Score: 7.90
Size: 399KB | 72,841 words | Posted:

485 The Mississippi Saucer by Frank Belknap Long

Something of the wonder that must have come to men seeking magic in the sky in days long vanished.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 506 | Votes: 37 | Score: 7.90
Size: 31KB | 5,880 words | Posted:

486 Terrors Unseen by Harl Vincent

One after another the invisible robots escape Shelton's control--and their trail leads straight to the gangster chief Cadorna.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 175 | Votes: 7 | Score: 7.90
Size: 50KB | 9,315 words | Posted:

487 Mate in Two Moves by Winston Marks

Murt's Virus was catastrophically lethal, but it killed in a way no disease had ever thought of--it loved its victims to death!
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 302 | Votes: 23 | Score: 7.90
Size: 49KB | 8,737 words | Posted:

488 Yesterday House by Fritz Leiber

Meeting someone who's been dead for twenty years is shocking enough for anyone with a belief in ghosts--worse for one with none!
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 356 | Votes: 15 | Score: 7.90
Size: 50KB | 9,369 words | Posted:

489 The Cavern of the Shining Ones by Hal K. Wells

Layroh's hiring of husky down-and-outers for his expedition is part of a plan made ages past.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 222 | Votes: 12 | Score: 7.90
Size: 47KB | 8,605 words | Posted:

490 Show Business by Boyd Ellanby

Here's the behind-the-scenes lowdown on Luna City life and a promoter of Martian dancing girls, vaudeville, and--other things. But remember: stop us if you've heard this one!
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 228 | Votes: 12 | Score: 7.90
Size: 13KB | 2,618 words | Posted:
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