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Something has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. An ancient artifact that can only be described as a giant door, inset into the sea floor. It becomes known as the Vault. A gigantic enigma, buried and forgotten...nineteen thousand feet down. To study the artifact, the galaxy's most powerful corporation, Maas-Dorian, has built a massive, self-contained, secret laboratory base surrounding it, named FATHOM. It's objective: unlock the secrets of the artifact and discover what it holds.​ But some mysteries should remain buried. And some doors should never be opened....The story of DERELICT...

After moving to America, Nick Wideman - son of a Greek sprinter and an American pole vaulter - is dumbfounded when he is criticized by the black community and ostracized by whites for transferring to all-black Central High School in an attempt to join a nationally acclaimed 400-meter relay team, whose runners are so fast they are called Rocket Men. A school-boy's crush on pretty brown Mia Hunter only adds fuel to the fire as Nick battles reverse discrimination and stiff competition to make the team.

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This story concerns a firework, who is one of many to be let off at the wedding of a prince and princess. The rocket is extremely pompous and self-important, and denigrates all the other fireworks, eventually bursting into tears to demonstrate his "sensitivity." As this makes him wet, he fails to ignite and, the next day, is thrown away into a ditch.

College student Melody Gage is craving a night of no-strings fun when she meets charming out-of-towner Jeremy, and that's exactly what she gets. Until three years later, when Melody relocates to Los Angeles and finds herself thrust back into Jeremy's orbit. Not only does her hunky one-night stand work at the same aerospace company where she's just started her dream job, he's the CEO's son. Jeremy's got a girlfriend and a reputation as a bad boy, so Melody resolves to keep her distance. Despite her good intentions, a series of awkward circumstances throw her together with the heavenly-smelling paragon of hotness.

Described by one reviewer as "The Most Authentic Voice in True Crime" and that is what True Crime Rocket Science strives to be. Credible, meticulous research and thorough analysis of high-profile true crime cases, with an emphasis on criminal psychology, relational dynamics, victimology and social context. Narrated by bestselling true crime author of over 100 books, Nick van der Leek.

The Rocket Man introduces us to an astronaut who spends his life traveling through space, leaving his family behind. Ray Bradbury's powerful storytelling shines through as he explores the complexities of familial relationships and the sacrifices that come with exploration and adventure. The way Bradbury weaves a tale of longing, loneliness, and human connection is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.

The world stands on the brink of the rocket age, and everyone is thrilled that humanity has attained this stunning achievement. But William Stanley isn’t convinced we should be here. Will he really stop the launch of this incredible rocket that he has helped to create?

At a royal wedding celebration, a group of fireworks discuss life, philosophy and politics. One supercilious rocket considers himself to be particularly “remarkable”. A witty fable on the subject of vanity, The Remarkable Rocket was first published in The Happy Prince and Other Tales in 1888.

"The Remarkable Rocket" This story concerns a firework, who is one of many to be let off at the wedding of a prince and princess. The rocket is extremely pompous and self-important, and denigrates all the other fireworks, eventually bursting into tears to demonstrate his "sensitivity". As this makes him wet, he fails to ignite, and, the next day, is thrown away into a ditch. He still believes that he is destined for great public importance, and treats a frog, dragonfly, and duck that meet him with appropriate disdain. Two boys find him, and use him for fuel on their camp-fire.

Thirteen authors (fifteen if you count pseudonyms) from the Book View Cafe got together one rainy Saturday afternoon with a big bowl of popcorn and reruns of Buck Rogers. They started comparing short stories and a new anthology took form. Rare reprints, hard-to-find favorites, and new tales all combine in this one-of-a-kind story collection, available exclusively from Book View Press.

Everything in the world revolves around just him. Or does it? A moral fable on delusions of self-importance. First published 1888 in The Happy Prince and Other Tales.

This is a story from the The Happy Prince and Other Stories collection.

Il caso o il destino mette nelle mani del giovane Rocket Boy una pistola davvero unica e speciale, dotata di un'IA che però minaccia di trasformare la vita stessa del ragazzo. Alla fine chi finirà per usare chi?

Step into the extraordinary realms of science fiction, a genre that transcends the boundaries of our reality and ventures into worlds crafted by the imagination of authors. Here, the only limits are those established by the storyteller, creating a playground for exploration and innovation. The speculative nature of sci-fi not only ignites curiosity and inspires future scientists but also serves as a platform for examining societal issues, forecasting future possibilities, and embarking on thrilling adventures that delve deep into the human psyche. - Summary by A. Gramour

The hosts of Hollywood's Best Idea Yet conduct an ad read for Dr. Sparky's Rocket Fuel, an energy drink with a "daring new mix of vitamins," and a growing list of side effects.Art by: @NyazureDreamsNote: This audio short is a work of fiction. Any similarities to real-life companies or people are purely coincidental. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pen & Paper-Rollenspiele zählen zu den absoluten Lieblingsprojekten bei Rocket Beans. Zahlreiche Abenteuer wurden bereits auf Youtube und als Podcast unter dem passenden Kanalnamen “Pen & Paper“ veröffentlicht. Warum also dieser neue Kanal hier? Ganz einfach: Die hier erscheinenden Abenteuer gibt es NUR als Podcast. Musik, Atmosphäre und Soundeffekte sorgen dabei für ein echtes Hörspiel-Gefühl. Aktuelles Abenteuer: DRAMAKLUB - HERZ ÜBER BORD. Story und Spielleitung: Florentin Will Cast: Daniel Budiman, Bianca Köhler, Andreas Lingsch, Melina Deschke Redaktion: Timo Zocholl ...

Aufregende Pen & Paper - Abenteuer aus dem Hause Rocket Beans. Hier findet ihr sämtliche Rollenspiele, die in den letzten Jahren bei uns gespielt wurden. Diverse Settings und Geschichten in verschiedenen Konstellationen sind bereits zu finden - und es werden stetig mehr!

Du bist ein echter Bücherwurm und kannst dich kaum vom geschriebenen Wort trennen? Dann ist diese Sendung genau das richtige für dich. Literatur pur. Diese Show ist mehr als nur ein Blick auf ein Buch, wir schauen auf jede Seite. Egal ob Klassiker oder neue Büche. Wir entdecken mit euch die Bestseller von morgen.

1on1, die wegweisende Interview-Reihe aus dem Hause Rocket Beans TV schafft es regelmäßig wunderlichen Charakteren der Games- & Popkultur-Welt Geheimnisse zu entlocken, die selbst erfahrene Profis begeistern. So nah sind Sie der Wahrheit noch nie gekommen, dies ist das Ende der Fahnenstange - danach ist alles gesagt.