Showing results for "For the Missing" in Science Fiction

In the dead of winter, on a highway in Quebec, a man crashes his car and survives. In New York, a homeless person is run over by a bus and lives. A teenager jumps off a high-rise building in Tokyo and fails in her attempt to take her own life. All around the world, miracles like these are taking place. Death seems to have taken a holiday, and humanity breathes a sigh of relief. But over the course of the next week, some people will begin to suspect the terrible truth behind these marvels. A handful will even search it out. One man will find it.

"Figure out what's good for the City and put it first," she says. Oh, honey...what's good for the City is bad for the people. Trust me, I know. I'm Case Reider - insane Alpha, nefarious inventor, and I understand this town better than anyone. Cathedral City needs me all right. Just not the way you think. I'm not the justice you're looking for, Lulu Lightly. I'm still the same villain you left behind. Only now...there's something very, very wrong with me.

U.S. Marine Tyson Gage has only one option left: to become a bounty hunter, then collect enough loot and upgrades to mount a rescue among the stars... Eight hundred years in the future. Joined by his dog and a beautiful woman who, despite their attraction, is on his last nerve, Gage must leave life on Earth behind for a universe of aliens, criminals, and hyperspace more deadly and awesome than he can imagine.

Dive into the captivating world of Frank Herbert beyond Dune with this immersive audiobook edition of 'Missing Link.' A brilliant exploration of humanity's evolution and potential, Herbert's masterful novella challenges listeners with profound questions about our species' future. Follow the expedition of Lewis Orne as he investigates an emerging civilization that may hold the key to mankind's next evolutionary step.

Something is rotten in the heart of Alexandria and Julius Strathclyde is in trouble. He appears to have summoned the gods, which is driving his partner, Neith Salah, insane. Not to mention all the other ultra-rational citizens of Alpha earth. It gets worse. The gods set a challenge that can't be refused. The race is on to find the lost blueprints for the Quantum Stepper. Whoever possesses them will be able to unlock the stepper's true potential. The game is afoot and the outcome is terrifying. All of time and space will be under the control of the victors; to protect, or to plunder.

In the 23rd century, spaceships just don't go missing. FBI agent Ray Volk is assigned to a task force to investigate a tragic accident: the disappearance of interplanetary passenger liner ValuTrip Cardinal, carrying 500 souls between Mars and Earth on a routine run. What looks like a cut-and-dried case of pressure loss is complicated by the arrival of a Martian Captain. A very cute Martian Captain who keeps sticking his nose in Ray's investigation.

Step into a world of cosmic mystery and exploration with Missing Link by Frank Herbert, narrated by Tony J. Martin. In this gripping science fiction tale, humanity’s encounter with an alien civilization raises profound questions about evolution, intelligence, and survival. As a lone space traveler navigates an enigmatic alien landscape, the discovery of strange markings and signs of life leads to a revelation that could redefine humanity’s place in the universe.

A collection of immersive actual play TTRPG campaigns brought to life through sound design, roleplay, and drama. Explore the high-stakes adventures of flawed heroes trying to survive in worlds not their own. From virtual reality death games to dark fantasy realms, every campaign dives deep into character, consequence, and chaos.🎮 Sword Art Online: AODThe AOD guild must battle their way through the infamous VRMMORPG that has claimed thousands of lives. Trapped with no logout button and only one way forward, survival hinges on clearing each deadly floor. But this isn’t just swords and ...

From Jenny: I am an attorney. My BFF and colleague Sarah is missing.I found these recordings in one of Sarah's case files. I believe his story played a role in the disappearance of my best friend Sarah. The recordings are in Chinese. Listen to "How Not to Hitch a Ride of Chimps" where I cover the important pieces.Sarah, where are you?

A country town, a brutal murder, a shameful past, a reckoning to come... The injustices of the past and dangers of the present envelop Aboriginal policewoman Renee Taylor, when her unwilling return to the small outback town of her childhood plunges her into the investigation of a brutal murder...

The Search for Gillian Gold: A Mockumentary Podcast.In 2013, investigative journalist Gillian Gold vanished without a trace. Now, a decade later, ”The Search for Gillian Gold” dives deep into her mysterious disappearance. Was it a cold case of foul play, a calculated escape, or something far more bizarre? Join our amateur investigative team as they sift through dusty archives, interview eccentric locals, and chase down cryptic clues in this gripping mockumentary podcast.We’re unraveling Gillian’s last known investigation, a story that led her down a rabbit hole of small-town secrets ...

On the 29th of February 1988, a global catastrophe led to 3.5 million people disappearing in an instant. Only problem is, no one remembers anything about it. Until now.

Zelda Plot, tutorial, description, why that one thing works and another doesn't, theories and more. The one person job of Carter French

After rising to fame for their actions in the great robot uprising, Jake Ashley and his team of robot reclamation experts have been given their very own reality show. Each week, the talented team of junkers hunts down a runaway robot in an action-packed episode. From sewage maintenance machines to the largest practical special effect in cinematic history, the team members will be pushed to their limits as they take on renegade robots and struggle with their newfound fame.

The question is, how can you tell the President's brain is missing? And are we sure we need it back?

A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup’s victims whose remains were never found. Writer David Thorne still hasn’t recovered from losing the love of his life, or from the guilt of not being there to save her. Then David meets Maddison Sutton, beguiling, playful, and keenly aware of all David has lost. But what really takes his breath away is that everything about Maddison, down to her kisses, is just like Emily.

Durante décadas, essa frase permeou o dia a dia de todos os habitantes da megalópole Seattle-Portland, controlada pelo regime autoritário da Delegação. A maior forma de controle, no entanto, vinha do Insight, um implante ocular que permitia acompanhar tudo o que era feito e dito pelos cidadãos, punindo os que saíam das regras e recompensando os que as seguiam. Mas isso foi há muito tempo: uma revolução tirou a Delegação do poder, libertando todos da vigilância do Insight.

Quinn Quicksilver was born a mystery—abandoned at three days old on a desert highway in Arizona. Raised in an orphanage, never knowing his parents, Quinn had a happy if unexceptional life. Until the day of “strange magnetism.” It compelled him to drive out to the middle of nowhere. It helped him find a coin worth a lot of money. And it practically saved his life when two government agents showed up in the diner in pursuit of him. Now Quinn is on the run from those agents and who knows what else, fleeing for his life.

Trapped in a dead-end town, Justin Warren has had his life defined by the suspicious deaths of his grandparents. The unsolved crime happened long before Justin was born, but the ripple effects are still felt after thirty-eight years. Justin always knew he wouldn’t have much of a future. He just never imagined that his life might take him backward.

A high-quality Pathfinder actual play podcast following the survival of Foreigners in a distant land and time. Receiving $10,000 for a ten night sleep study seems too good to be true. And after waking up in an unfamiliar world, several strangers realize they might not get that money after all. Surviving in this foreign landscape will require their cunning, skills, and a lot of luck.Rated PG-13 for occasional mild language, violence, and dark themes. Visit our website: missingrollplayerfound.com