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Dive into the bizarre and imaginative world of Fritz Leiber with these three uniquely strange stories. These tales are not your typical science fiction; they are odd, unsettling, and yet utterly captivating. Leibers remarkable creativity will challenge your perception and stretch your imagination in delightful ways. Join me as we explore the wonderfully weird realms of his mind. - Summary by phil chenevert

In The Swords of Lankhmar, a plague of rats overruns the capital city and glittering gem of the land of Nehwon. Commissioned to guard a ship of grain from the cursed rodents, brother-in-arms Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser soon discover the plague has progressed to a fatal point. Mustering the strength of sorcery, they descend into the depths of Lankhmar and rise to battle in order to save the soul of the ill-fated city.

From Fritz Leiber'ss humorous "What's He Doing in There?” where Earth's first Martian visitor causes a cultural stir over the most basic of human rituals—to stories of robots, post-apocalyptic futures, mind-bending technology, and mysterious islands, these stories blend sharp social satire with timeless sci-fi adventure.

In Swords and Ice Magic, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser have traveled the width and breadth of the land of Nehwon in search of adventure and fortune. Now lost at sea, their ship drawn out on the Great Equatorial Current, their journey brings them to Rime Isle, a tragic island populated by vagabonds and wanderers.

Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser journey from the ancient city of Lankhmar, searching for a little adventure and debauchery to ease their broken hearts. When a stranger challenges them to find and fight Death on the Bleak Shore, they battle demonic birds, living mountains, and evil monks on the way to their heroic fate.

Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser's journeys have taken them from one side of Nehwon to the other, facing life-risking peril at every turn. Now, in a set of stories that feature the adventurers on their own and together, they will face some of their most challenging obstacles. Against assassins, angry gods, and even Death himself, the duo must battle for their very lives.

On a cold winter night, an elderly couple step outside their home and witness something extraordinary in the sky—a vast, glowing curve of light, drifting across the heavens like a cosmic snowbank. As they watch, the wonder of the universe stirs memories, regrets, and tender hopes, drawing them into a moment where time, love, and eternity converge.

A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

In Swords Against Wizardry, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, sent by a witch on a foolhardy journey, return to the icy reaches of the north in search of dubious treasure. There, they are seduced by the glittering attractions of an ice woman, who brings them with her to her shadowy lair.

In Swords in the Mist, lean times in Lankhmar force brothers-in-arms Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser to part ways. Only after a joust of wits and swords do the friends join together again, stealing the ship the Black Treasurer and sailing round and through The Claws. Fighting sea kings, curses and seven-eyed wizards, the pair set out on their heroic wanderings through the wilds of Nehwon.

In the ancient city of Lankhmar, two men forge a friendship in battle. The red-haired barbarian Fafhrd left the snowy reaches of Nehwon looking for a new life, while the Gray Mouser, apprentice magician, fled after finding his master dead. These bawdy brothers-in-arms cement a friendship that leads them through the wilds of Nehwon facing thieves, wizards, princesses, and the depths of their desires and fears.

In a future America gripped by fear, scarcity, and suspicion, science is no longer celebrated, distrusted, even outlawed. Superstition and political control have replaced logic and invention. But a small, determined group believes science is the only path forward.

These are three of the strangest stories I could find by the very talented Fritz Leiber. And by strange I mean odd, weird, kinda creepy and yet wonderful. Not your normal Science Fiction here but then Leiber had an amazing imagination and these certainly made me stretch mine.

Join us for three captivating tales from the legendary Fritz Leiber, all originally published in Galaxy Magazine. In Kreativity for Kats (1961), discover the intriguing lives of aliens living among us. The Last Letter from Galaxy (1958) reveals the chaos caused by a handwritten letter that disrupts the postal service. Finally, The Big Engine (1962) explores the essence of what drives our world‚Aîcould this mans insights be spot on? Each story is unique and guaranteed to entertain. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

In Conjure Wife, we follow Norman Saylor, a rational and ambitious college professor, whose seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when he uncovers a startling secret his devoted wife, Tansy, has been practicing witchcraft to safeguard him and advance his career. In a moment of disbelief, Norman demands that Tansy destroy her cherished charms and talismans, unaware that his actions have ignited a brewing storm. Other women, with sinister intentions, are now poised to unleash chaos upon both Norman and Tansy, threatening their very souls. This gripping tale explores the clash between ...

Jack Barr wanted peace, so he sailed to the farthest island he could find. What he discovered was a house frozen in time, and a girl who believed it was still 1933. Radios, newspapers, and memories all confirmed her world. But Jack knew it was 1953.

A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

"A Pail of Air” by Fritz Leiber is a haunting and poetic science fiction short story set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic Earth where the sun has gone dark. Written in the early 1950s, this atmospheric tale follows a resilient family struggling to survive in a world turned to eternal night, where even breathable air must be collected by hand. Told through the eyes of a young boy, the story captures the stark beauty of isolation, the desperation of survival, and the enduring hope that flickers in humanity’s darkest hours.

Dive into a quintessential locked-room mystery, transposed into an unexpected setting. Your introductory guide to this enigma? The charismatic Karen Savage.

Nel frenetico cuore di Los Angeles, un ritrovamento sconvolgente scuote le fondamenta del mistero: una cassetta metallica contenente un manoscritto inquietante viene alla luce. Le sue pagine ingiallite rivelano racconti oscuri e misteriosi, gettando luce sui segreti sepolti sotto il manto di Vultures Roots. I classici dell’orrore, riediti in chiave moderna e raccontati con musiche e suoni.