Paycheck, a 1953 novelette written by Philip K. Dick, is the story of a man that has his memory erased after working for a company for two years.  When he arrives to pick up his Paycheck, he is in for a big surprise.
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"Turquoise Days" is a 2002 science fiction novella by Alastair Reynolds. It is about a woman whose swim with ocean dwelling aliens causes dramatic changes in her life.
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"Diamond Dogs" is a 2001 science fiction novella by Alastair Reynolds. It is about a group of highly specialized people who travel to a deadly alien tower on a remote planet.
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"The Exterminator’s Want-Ad" is a 2010 science fiction short story by Bruce Sterling. It is the story of a conservative outcast in a liberal ruled future.
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"Housing Problem" is a 1944 speculative fiction short story by Henry Kuttner. It is about a couple who rent a room to a man with a very strange bird cage.
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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is a novella by Stephenie Meyer about a newborn vampire that discovers she is being manipulated by her maker.  But for what purpose?
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“There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury is the story of an automated house. Or
is it the story of the humans who used to live in that automated house? There have been
many discussions circling that question: “Who is the main character of this story?”
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The Veldt is a 1950 short story written by Ray Bradbury. It is about a family that lives in an automated house with a virtual nursery. When the children start using the nursery to conjure up images of Africa and lions, the parents decide it’s time for a break. But will their ruling stand?
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"The Lifecycle of Software Objects" is a 2010 science fiction novella by Ted Chiang. It is about the hard, and sometimes sad, lives of Artificial Intelligence software objects known as Digients.
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“The Gun” is a 1952 science fiction short story by Philip K. Dick. It is about the crew of a spaceship who discover a deadly automatic weapon.
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"The Tunnel Under The World" is a 1955 science fiction novelette by Frederik Pohl. It is about a man who keeps living the same advertising-laden day over and over again.
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"Going Deep" is a 2009 science fiction short story by James Patrick Kelly. It is about a cloned teenage girl who lives on the moon and is about to be offered a life changing opportunity.
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“Little Gods” is about a man that has some unusual visitors following the death of his wife.
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"…For a Single Yesterday" is a 1975 science fiction novelette by George R. R. Martin. It is about a musician in a post-apocalyptic commune who uses a powerful drug to re-live the past.
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“Gorilla My Dreams” is a 2009 science fiction novelette by David Brin. It is about an uplifted dolphin and chimp who must make a treacherous journey to ensure the safety of humankind.
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“Tom Edison & His Telegraphic Harpoon” is a 2007 science fiction short story by Jay Lake. It is about a young Tom Edison who must use his creative talent to save the city where he lives.
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Ah, the fiddle. Just the name of it conjures up images of good old fashioned boot-stompin’! Especially if Charlie Daniels is involved.
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“Duel on Syrtis” is a 1951 science fiction short story by Poul William Anderson. It is about a renowned hunter who goes to Mars to try and bag a trophy Martian.
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“Turjan of Miir” is a 1950 science fantasy short story by Jack Vance. It is about a far future wizard who travels to another world to learn about his craft from a true master.
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“Venice Drowned” is a 1981 science fiction novelette by Kim Stanley Robinson. It is about a tourist guide in a future, underwater Venice.
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