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Sci-Fi: The Definitive Collection is a collection of 29 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Maragret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

Strategy, imagination, and playful competition come together in this delightfully inventive classic by H. G. Wells. In Little Wars, Wells transforms tabletop toy battles into a clever and entertaining game of tactics, creativity, and storytelling. Written with humor and charm, this unusual and...

H. G. Wells was an insider with a British group tasked with the revival of their once great empire—this time in conjunction with Venetian Black Nobility Khazar bankers (not mentioned this explicitly in the book). Wells evidently grew less sympathetic to their aims as time went on, and published a version of the plans for public consumption in this and other books.

Journey into the realm of speculative adventure and scientific curiosity with themes of time travel and societal reflection. This collection delves into the intricate dance between technology and human nature, exploring what it means to traverse the boundaries of time. Each week, our podcast presents a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of perspectives, eras, and narrative styles. From futuristic visions to philosophical inquiries, these stories invite listeners to expand their understanding of the world and their place within it. Tune in for a fresh exploration every week, ...

Unabridged readings of five gripping adventure stories This thrilling anthology contains five action-packed tales of incredible journeys, a murderous treasure hunt, invaders from outer space and international espionage - all read in full by some of the very best voice actors. With over 33 hours...

The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. Originally serialized in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel the same year. The Invisible Man of the title is Griffin, a scientist who has devoted himself to research into optics and invents a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it neither absorbs nor reflects light and thus becomes invisible. He successfully carries out this procedure on himself, but fails in his attempt to reverse it. An enthusiast of random and irresponsible violence, Griffin has become an iconic character in horror fiction.

H.G. Wells’ The Man Who Could Work Miracles is a witty and thought-provoking fantasy about an ordinary man who suddenly gains godlike powers. As he experiments with his newfound abilities, reality begins to unravel in absurd and unpredictable ways. Blending humor, satire, and philosophical...

HG Wells' perennially popular, and never out-of-print, 1898 science fiction novel, depicting a sudden invasion of the English heartland by highly intelligent and coldly malevolent creatures from Mars, and the rout of human resistance before the invaders' superior technology. The novel has been many times adapted for other media, including Hollywood movies, and the legendary 1938 radio presentation by Orson Welles.

The HG Wells Collection includes 4 of Wells' most beloved novels: The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. All read by the new voice of H.G. Wells, Malk Williams, this collection is the perfect opportunity to delve into some of Wells' most formative and iconic writings.

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He served as the first and founding head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 to 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924. Under his administration, Russia, and later the Soviet Union, became a one-party socialist state governed by the Communist Party. Ideologically a Marxist, his developments to the ideology are called Leninism.

എച്ച്. ജി. വെൽസ് 1895ൽ എഴുതിയ ശാസ്ത്രനോവലാണ് ടൈം മെഷീൻ (Time Machine). ഒരു സമയ യന്ത്രത്തിൽ ഭൂതകാലത്തേക്കും...

LongBefore H.P. Lovecraft defined cosmic horror, a generation of pioneering writers was already exploring the unknown. Of the Unknown: Before Lovecraft collects 11 influential tales of early science fiction, weird fiction, and speculative horror that shaped the genre’s foundations. Featuring...

The Crystal Egg by H.G. Wells is a mysterious and imaginative science fiction short story about a curious shopkeeper who possesses a strange, glowing crystal with extraordinary properties. When examined closely, the crystal reveals vivid, moving images of a distant and alien world—possibly Mars—suggesting it is a window or communication device between planets.

The Star by H.G. Wells is a gripping science fiction short story that follows the global reaction to the sudden appearance of a mysterious celestial object hurtling through space toward Earth. As astronomers track its path, the star disrupts planetary orbits and grows increasingly dangerous, sparking both scientific fascination and widespread panic. While scientists attempt to understand and predict its trajectory, ordinary people grapple with fear, denial, and awe at the vast, indifferent forces of the universe.

The Country of the Blind by H.G. Wells is a compelling and philosophical short story about a mountaineer named Nunez who stumbles into a secluded valley cut off from the rest of the world, where every inhabitant has been blind for generations. Expecting to rule easily in a land without sight, he quickly discovers that the society has adapted so completely to blindness that his ability to see is considered strange, even delusional.

In the peaceful village of Lympne in Kent, Mr Bedford, failed entrepreneur and aspirant playwright, meets eccentric scientific 'investigator' Mr Cavor. Cavor is working to develop a marvellous substance opaque to gravitation; and while Cavor dreams only of scientific fame and the opportunity for further discovery, Bedford, more practically, sees the possibilities for wealth and power. With the substance finally made, they embark upon a test: a voyage to the moon...

Audiolibro producido con sonido 3D. El mismo está diseñado para ser escuchado con auriculares. La máquina del tiempo fue la primera novela de uno de los considerados como padres de la ciencia ficción y, con su mezcla de aventuras y doctrina social y política, alcanzó un notable éxito, contribuyendo así a la estabilidad de Wells, que a partir de ese momento pudo dedicarse plenamente a la escritura. Una parte del libro, la que versa sobre la explicación del invento y en la que se discute sobre la cuarta dimensión, fue publicada en el año 1893 en el Henley's National Observer.

This gripping tale takes place in the late 19th century and follows the protagonist, Mr. Hapley, a famous entomologist who becomes embroiled in an ongoing feud with Professor Pawkins a rival in his field. Hapley has a devasting retort to Professor Pawkins's most recent attack on him, but before he can deliver the ruinous blow, Pawkins dies leaving Haply ready for battle with no opponent. The physical Pawkins may be gone, but a mysterious moth that no one but Hapley can see or feel the presence of appears.

1897 im viktorianischen England: Die vom renommierten Observatorium in Ottershaw beobachteten gewaltigen Explosionen auf dem Mars und der kurze Zeit später erfolgte Absturz eines massiven Meteoriten in Horsell Common waren nur die Vorboten einer großangelegten Invasion der Marsianer, der sich die Welt plötzlich unvorbereitet gegenüber sah...

Im viktorianischen England: Die feine Dinner-Gesellschaft staunt nicht schlecht, als der junge Wissenschaftler seinen Gästen eröffnet, dass seiner Meinung nach, die Zeit lediglich die vierte Dimension darstellt und er selbst zudem das Modell einer Maschine konstruiert habe, mit dem es zukünftig möglich sein wird, sich vor und zurück durch die Zeit zu bewegen.