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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

A classic locked room mystery, in a not-so-classic setting. (Intro by Karen Savage)

Three strange stories by the very talented Fritz Leiber.

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.

Dive into the captivating world of Fritz Leibers Green Millennium, where we meet Phil Gish, a man trapped in a bleak existence. Disillusioned and lacking purpose, Phil is consumed by the fear of becoming obsolete in a world increasingly dominated by robots. With his timid nature, he shies away from adventure‚Aîuntil a remarkable green cat appears at his window. Named Lucky, this extraordinary feline brings a glimmer of hope and happiness into Phils dreary life. However, Lucky soon vanishes into the fantastical realm of All Amusements, a playground filled with bizarre characters and ...

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

Step into the world of a traveling troupe of Shakespearean performers‚Aîseemingly harmless, yet shrouded in mystery. Why do they have costumes for spacemen alongside cavemen? What secrets lie behind the amnesia and agoraphobia of their backstage manager? While no great magic is required for their theatrical performances, sometimes it takes extraordinary science to weave their stories. Journey with them through time and space, where the stage knows no bounds. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

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

The Big Time is a science fiction novel by American writer Fritz Leiber, involving only a few characters, but with a vast, cosmic back story. The storyline features members of one of two factions, both capable of time travel, engaged in a long-term conflict called "The Change War". Their method of battle involves changing the outcomes of events throughout history (temporal war). The two opposing groups are nicknamed the Spiders and the Snakes after their respective sponsors. The true forms or identities of the Spiders and the Snakes, how those nicknames were chosen, or whether they are in any ...