“Nightfall” is a 1941 science fiction novella by Isaac Asimov. It is about a newspaperman who witnesses the last hours of sunlight from an observatory on the planet Lagash.
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Nightfall by Isaac Asimov
Posted by Rusty Published in 1940's, Audio / mp3, Award Winners, by Famous Authors, Classics, Free, Isaac Asimov, Novella, Online, Science Fiction Short Story Reviewsno comment
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May
Book Scouts of the Galactic Rim by Jason Sanford
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Free, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story“Book Scouts of the Galactic Rim” is a 2007 science fiction short story by Jason Sanford. It is about a man who collects first edition science fiction novels, and the two amazing people he meets along the way.
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All Seated on the Ground by Connie Willis
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Aliens, by Famous Authors, Free, Funny, Hugo Awards, Novella, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews“All Seated on the Ground” is a 2007 science fiction novella by Connie Willis. It is about a woman who is part of an investigation into the glaring aliens that have landed in Denver.
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Birdwatcher by Garth Upshaw
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Aliens, Free, Funny, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, Very Short“Birdwatcher” is a 2008 science fiction short story by Garth Upshaw. It is about a teenaged boy who witnesses the arrival of aliens bearing gifts.
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The First Men by Howard Fast
Posted by Rusty Published in 1960's, Classics, Free, Novelette, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews“The First Men” is a 1960 science fiction novelette by Howard Fast. It is about a group of gifted children, raised in a controlled environment, who evolve into super humans.
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The Empress of Mars by Kage Baker
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Award Winners, Free, Hugo Awards, Mars, Nebula Awards, Novella, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews“The Empress of Mars” is a 2003 science fiction novella by Kage Baker. It is about a woman who overcomes all sorts of obstacles to build an empire on Mars.
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The Fate of Nations by James Morrow
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Free, Funny, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, Very Short“The Fate of Nations” is a 2003 science fiction short story by James Morrow. It is about a fan who finally explains to his wife why sports are so important to the galaxy.
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Johnny Mnemonic by William Gibson
Posted by Rusty Published in 1980's, by Famous Authors, Classics, Free, Nebula Awards, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story“Johnny Mnemonic” is a 1981 science fiction short story by William Gibson. It is about a man with some sensitive information implanted in his head, who is running from a Yakuza hit man.
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May
Wild Minds by Michael Swanwick
Posted by Rusty Published in 1990's, by Famous Authors, Hugo Awards, Michael Swanwick, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story“Wild Minds” is a 1998 science fiction short story by Michael Swanwick. It is about a man who refuses to be like everyone else and get his brain optimized.
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Copperhead by Gene Wolfe
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Aliens, by Famous Authors, Free, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, Very Short“Copperhead” is a 2001 science fiction short story by Gene Wolfe. It is about a very powerful remote control held by the President of the United States.
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