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The apocalypse happened, but no one knows how. What’s left is a barren world ruled by a high-powered caste of bookies, The Odds. Scurrying around underneath is our hero, Eldridge - a big-hearted, bumbling drifter with an estranged family he loves dearly. He’s deep in debt and deathly sick, so he places a bet predicting the day he’ll die. If he wins, he can go to his grave knowing that his family will be safe, but when he returns to his hometown to collect, he gets some bad news: He’s going to live. So it’s on to plan B.

John Wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold. Ordinary humans are mere playthings to him. And Odd John has a plan - to create a new order on Earth, a new supernormal species. But the world is not ready for such a change...

Billy Todd has always been different. Most people called him odd, and those were the nice people. Though he was born with a learning disability, Billy's parents never allowed him to consider himself disabled. Raised to be self-sufficient, Billy might not be as smart as some, but he was a lot smarter than people realized.

Two college best friends discussing video game content from favorite games, best memories, video game hot takes and much, much more...

Frank Compton is glad he's finally back on his home planet of Earth—galaxy-hopping aboard the Quadrail on his continuing mission to prevent the Modhri group mind from ruling the universe is exhausting business—but hadn't expected to find a young woman waiting for him in his New York apartment with a loaded gun in her hand. Ignoring her demands that he rescue her ten-year-old sister, the former Western Alliance Intelligence agent sends his unwelcome guest packing—only to find himself under arrest the following day for her brutal murder.

Benny Catspaw’s perpetually sunny disposition is tested when he loses his job, his reputation, his fiancée, and his favorite chair. He’s not paranoid. Someone is out to get him. He just doesn’t know who or why. Then Benny receives an inheritance from an uncle he’s never heard of: a giant crate and a video message. All will be well in time.

Uppdraget var på snudd omöjligt, men om det var någon som skulle kunna uträtta det så var det Blade. Tillsammans med ett gäng specialtränade elitsoldater skulle han tränga in i garnisonen och oskadliggöra ett fyrtiotal mutantsoldater. Men det var bara början. Efter att de utkämpat första striden skulle nästa strid komma, motangreppet som förmodligen skulle krossa dem... I denna spännande thriller är världen utplånad. Människor lever i ruinerna och försöker överleva med alla odds mot sig. Men det sista som dör är hoppet!

Odd Exam is a novella from Piers Anthony about an unusual college entrance examination. Entrance exams are taken in the form of a multiplayer online game in a semi-virtual reality, with portals to other worlds and alien monsters. For those who qualify, board and tuition will be free. Can this be serious?

Idealistic navy Lieutenant Jacob Grimm just wanted to honor his mother's sacrifice in the last great war. When he's forced to return fire and destroy a squadron of ships to save his own, he thinks he's the hero.... Until they discover the ships are full of children. Disgraced and denied promotion, Jacob's career is over. That is until the head of ONI needs a disposable officer to command a battered destroyer on the rim.

Welcome to a collection of captivating short stories. With a strong curiosity for A.I., I often use its power to explore and expand my ideas, diving deeper into the creative process and offering a unique take on storytelling.

A monthly audio fiction anthology podcast housing all stories weird and fantastical!

A Compendium of the Unknown You can share your thoughts at: contactoddtales@gmail.com

Actor and musician Ice-T is the Dungeon Master for this emotional, anguished tale. In Comrades at Odds, Tos'un is faced with a difficult decision as Drizzt comes to odds with his grief and guilt over the tragic fate of Ellifain.

We aim to cover a myriad of topics, issues, movies, video-games or anything else that gives us interest... while drinking a lot . We are a couple of dudes that will never take ourselves seriously because that’s no fun. So join us on an adventurous escapade while we delve into wacky, weird and sometimes serious topics.

Shoot the Sh*t Saturday - the gaming channel podcast where we talk about nothing, talk about everything and basically get together and shoot the sh*t!

Stay ahead of the game with the 'Football Odds Daily' podcast, your ultimate source for the latest betting odds and expert analysis on every major football event. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just getting started, our daily updates, insights, and tips will keep you informed and ready to make smart, winning decisions. Tune in for insights, real-time odds, and all the essential information you need to track football betting trends and make confident wagers.

Your source for the odd, the macabre, and everything in between.

Enter a pocket-sized dimension where all things nerdy exist in harmony. Travel through time and space with hosts OMGzus, LukeShot1st, BoxCar Miguel, & TheSingerBro as they lead you through the world of nerd culture. Gaming | Films | TV | Anime | Music | & More!

Welcome to the DiscoddChat podcast, a monthly episodic audio show exploring the fandom of Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc video games with Chief Creative Officer and co-founder Lorne Lanning. The lore of Oddworld video games is deep and often mysterious with fans asking many questions, about how the story unfolds or what binds the unique characters together. In these monthly episodes, we will explore these topics and questions from the community and breakdown the lore of Oddworld with its creator Lorne Lanning featuring special guests.

Digging into the strange. Aliens, weird science, conspiracy theories, mysterious murders and just the plain odd!