Showing results for "Future Pasts" in Literature & Fiction

Old Time Audio Drama Remixed. Modern audio production brings golden-age radio shows back to life.

EMERGENCY ALERT. BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INCOMING.SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.What would you do if you only had 20 minutes left to live?INCOMING is a thrilling and hilarious cinematic audio series that explores how people react in their most critical hour. Based loosely on the false alarm missile alert that terrified Hawaii in 2018, INCOMING imagines stories of all kinds – from terrifying to absurd, from heartwarming to heartbreaking. Each episode introduces a new city, new time period, and new set of characters as they get the news: THERE’S A MISSILE ON THE WAY. Created ...

Narrated by Joseph Tabler, Science Fiction Stories of the Future from the Past consists of the following works: “The Automatic Maid of All Work” by M. L. Campbell; “Ely’s Automatic Housemaid” by Elizabeth W. Bellamy; “Mr. Meek—Musketeer” by Clifford D. Simak; “Mr. Meek Plays Polo” by Clifford D. Simak; “In the Year Ten Thousand” by William Harben; “Service with a Smile” by Charles L. Fontenay; “Family Tree” by Charles L. Fontenay; and “Glow Worm” by Harlan Ellison. All stories are in the public domain.

Lessons from the lives and experiences of those that have shaped the history, and will shape the future, of the US Air and Space forces.

Frontiers can be found in all directions - frontiers of timeand space, as well as frontiers of courage, devotion, love, hate, and the outer limits of the human spirit. This outstanding collection of stories by one of science fiction's premier talents spans the length and breadth of history and the universe while exploring thought-provoking new ideas and dilemmas.

A page-turning, existential romp through the life and times of the world’s most polarizing punctuation mark The semicolon. Stephen King, Hemingway, Vonnegut, and Orwell detest it. Herman Melville, Henry James, and Rebecca Solnit love it. But why? When is it effective? Have we been misusing it?...

The Hunger Games: A Literary Phenomenon and Its Latest Chapter Since its debut in 2008, "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins has captivated millions of readers worldwide, becoming a global phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on contemporary literature. The dystopian saga, set in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, explores themes of survival, authoritarianism, and rebellion through the eyes of its unforgettable protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. With its gripping narrative, complex characters, and thought-provoking social commentary, the series has resonated with readers of all ...

In 2023, David finds a message in a bottle from a disastrous future in which people can no longer die, and is asked to extinguish humanity in order to save the world.