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Doing Time: For the prison writers whose work is included in this anthology, it means more than "serving a sentence"; it means staying alive and sane, preserving dignity, reinventing oneself, and somehow retaining one's humanity. For the last quarter century the prestigious writers' organization PEN has sponsored a contest for writers behind bars to help prisoners face these challenges. The contest honors the best short stories, plays, essays, and poems among hundreds submitted annually by men and women nationwide.

🎧 The Planet Man is a classic Old Time Radio science fiction adventure series featuring space travel, futuristic settings, and heroic action from the golden age of radio. This vintage program belongs to the tradition of juvenile sci-fi serials, with stories built around danger, exploration, strange worlds, and conflicts beyond Earth.📻 Episodes typically follow space-age adventures, scientific imagination, villains, discoveries, and dramatic situations in outer space or futuristic environments. The series should be presented as science fiction adventure, not as a documentary or astronomy ...

Science fiction is more often a reflection of existing societal trends than a prediction of trends to come. The upsurge in drug use is precisely mirrored by the upsurge in the use of such themes in science fiction. Science fiction is as much a guide to where we are as it is a vision of where we are going. A literature so popular with the young, commanding so intense and devoted a following, can be of significant value in revealing the patterns contemporary society is taking and will take in the years just ahead. - Summary by Robert Silverberg, from Introduction

🎧 Welcome to Alien Worlds, a classic radio science fiction series featuring futuristic stories, strange planets, speculative ideas, and dramatic encounters beyond Earth. This vintage program belongs to the tradition of sci-fi radio built around imagination, space-age concepts, and otherworldly situations.📻 Episodes typically feature alien civilizations, distant worlds, unusual technology, space exploration, and conflicts shaped by science fiction rather than comedy sketches or sitcom-style humor. The series should be presented as science fiction drama, not light comedy.🎭 Alien Worlds ...

When scientist Dr. Elara Finch stumbles upon an extraordinary discovery, a series of bizarre, luminescent green splotches in the Amazon rainforest, her life takes an unexpected turn. These strange formations, pulsating with an unexplainable energy, hold secrets that could redefine humanity’s understanding of biology and the natural world. But as Elara delves deeper, she uncovers a dangerous conflict brewing between powerful corporations eager to exploit the findings and environmental activists determined to protect the rainforest's fragile ecosystem. In "Green Splotches," T. S. Stribling ...

In 'Adventures of a Man of Science,' Clifford Halifax invites you into a world where science meets intrigue. Through the eyes of Paul Gilchrist, a passionate scientist and keen observer of human nature, you'll explore eight captivating short stories that blend crime, mystery, and the complexities of human relationships. Each tale unfolds with rich detail, revealing the quirks of society and the unexpected connections between people. Gilchrist’s travels and encounters bring a unique perspective, as he navigates the mysteries of both the natural world and the human heart. This collection not ...

An instructional guide to the sport of badminton, presented by a 21-time All-England champion! Also a two-time British chess champion, his strategic acumen shines through both in his badminton and tennis tactics. One of my favourite quotes from the book perfectly captures his mindset: "I prefer to expect the best stroke my opponent has any reasonable chance of making; that is, the stroke which is most likely to cause me trouble." - Summary by Rapunzelina

Ever wondered how football has changed over the years? Look no further! This selection of rules, positions, and explanations of how football was played in the late 1800s is sure to leave you with a greater knowledge of the evolution of the sport. (Summary by Campbell Schelp)

A autobiographical account of climbs in the New Zealand Alps in the late nineteenth century. - Summary by Beeswaxcandle

Serialized in Shadowland from November 1921 to February 1922, Hollywood: Its Morals and Manners is Theodore Dreiser's shocking four part expose on the motion picture industry. In it, he shares his observations from his extended stay in Los Angeles, and gives us an intimate look at the seedier underside of Hollywood. (Summary by ChuckW)

The court of French King Louis XIV was not a safe place to be. It was filled with plots and intrigues, leaving observers and commentators with more questions than answers among speculation and innuendo. Funck-Brentano was a scholar, librarian and expert on the political climate of eighteenth century France. Backing up his work with research in the archives of the Bastille, he attempts to explain and throw light on the tumultuous times. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

First mate Lancelot Biggs of the rundown space lugger Saturn is a sort of jackass of all trades. It doesn't matter what duties the ship's captain Hanson assigns his Mr. Biggs - "Merdejo!" ensues. The captain and crew might wish to airlock-eject the first mate but their Mr. Biggs is the nephew of a real mister bigshot in the Corporation that owns the Saturn. What might sound like bad news for the mekel and clab hauling ship and her crew is fun for us! Listen in on the misguided misadventures of the Saturn in the words of her wise cracking radio man Bert "Sparks" Donovan. - Summary by Brian ...

This is a volume of short stories by the famous Arthur Conan Doyle. - Summary by Carolin

Collection of short stories by prolific British fantasy writer, Victor Bridges. Stories include A Bit of Old Chelsea and The Bronze-Haired Girl, as well as The Cruise of the Scandal. - Summary by Lynne T

This is a collection showing W. Somerset Maugham's early attempt in the short story genre, which he comes to master as one of 20th century's best teller of tales. - Summary by Lilith Branda

Tales of Three Hemispheres is a collection of fantasy short stories by Lord Dunsany. The first edition was published in Boston by John W. Luce & Co. in November, 1919; the first British edition was published in London by T. Fisher Unwin in June, 1920. The book collects 14 short pieces by Dunsany; the last three, under the general heading "Beyond the Fields We Know," are related tales, as explained in the publisher's note preceding the first, "Idle Days on the Yann," which was previously published in the author's earlier collection A Dreamer's Tales, but reprinted in the current one owing to ...

One of four books of short stories written in his brief career. These stories are written using African-American dialect which provides deeper insight to the culture of that time. - Summary by Kirk202

The Delinquent (formerly The Review) was a monthly periodical published by the National Prisoners' Aid Association.

This is the eleventh collection of our "coffee break" series, involving public domain works that are between 3 and 15 minutes in length. These are great for study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any time you'd like to hear a whole story and only have a few minutes to devote to listening. The theme for this collection is Science - The fascination with research, discovery, and experimentation has contributed to humanity's greatest feats. - Summary by Rosie

Tessa Thompson stars as an idealistic young journalist trying to make a name for herself by following a group of paranormal explorers, obsessed with a seemingly harmless pastime known as the Left/Right Game. The journey takes her into a supernatural world that she and the other members of the expedition can neither handle nor survive.