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Three classic Science Fiction stories by Jack Williamson: The Cosmic Express, The Pygmy Planet and Salvage in Space.

On the far planet Wing IV, a brilliant scientist creates the humanoids, sleek black androids programmed to serve humanity. But are they perfect servants or perfect masters? Gradually the humanoids spread throughout the galaxy, threatening to stifle all human endeavor. Only a hidden group of rebels can stem the humanoid tide, if it’s not already too late.

Why are so many old people dying of starvation - yet their pockets are stuffed with money? Based on a story by H.L. Gold. this episode of X Minus One originally aired on July 17, 1956.

Who is the Child of Night? That’s what small-town reporter Will Barbee must find out. Inexorably drawn into investigating a rash of grisly deaths, he soon finds himself embroiled in something far beyond mortal understanding. Doggedly pursuing his investigations, he meets the mysterious and seductive April Bell and starts having disturbing, tantalizing dreams in which he does terrible things - things that are stranger and wilder than his worst nightmares. Then his friends begin dying one by one, and he slowly realizes that an unspeakable evil has been unleashed.

Sci Fi Shorts is a collection of classic science fiction stories from the golden age of space stories. This group of four unabridged short stories by various authors covers such adventures as invading technological hordes, superweapons on the moon, meteors with strange powers, and robot armies waging war on mankind.

A dark mystery has been buried beneath the sands of the Sahara for eons. In a basement in New Mexico, four poker buddies find reason to believe that a startling secret is out there, and these four amateur adventurers are about to uncover it.

In a battle for survival, can the Earthmen triumph over the fearsome Malgarth, the Robot monster? Their only hope lies in the hands of Barry Horn, who awakens from a long amnesic slumber induced by cosmic rays, and Dona Keradin, the extraordinary wonder-girl trapped in carbon crystal. Join us on this thrilling journey as they confront their destiny!

Dive into three timeless science fiction tales by Jack Williamson The Cosmic Express, The Pygmy Planet, and Salvage in Space. First published in the early 1930s in Astounding Stories, these narratives showcase the boundless creativity of early science fiction writers. Join Phil Chenevert as he brings these remarkable stories to life.

Dive into an exhilarating science fiction adventure filled with danger, excitement, and an unexpected twist of romance. Follow the journey of a lonely, impoverished asteroid miner, who painstakingly collects metallic ore amidst the vastness of the asteroid belt. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a derelict spaceship harboring a terrifying monster—and the lifeless form of a beautiful woman. How will this gripping tale unfold? Tune in to discover the thrilling conclusion of one of Jack Williamsons early masterpieces that solidified his status as a legendary storyteller.

In a captivating issue of Science and Invention, Dr. Hartman shares his incredible discoveries made in the depths of the Mediterranean, just off the coast of Sicily. Equipped with a state-of-the-art steel diving bell capable of withstanding a staggering 2,500 pounds per square inch at depths of around 5,000 feet, Dr. Hartman embarked on a groundbreaking adventure beneath the waves. During this latest expedition, he unearthed the remnants of a prehistoric city‚Aîpossibly the legendary Lost Atlantis. This raises the tantalizing question could there be vast, submerged cities lying beneath the ...