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A forgotten gallery becomes a doorway into a dying future, and an unsuspecting scholar is hurled into a war no human was meant to witness. High above a blazing alien world, a winged civilization fights for survival against invisible enemies that move through solid rock as easily as air. Their...

Venture into the enigmatic realm of "Thing in the Attic (version 2)," where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur, inviting listeners to explore the unknown. This podcast showcases a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that delve into science fiction's most intriguing themes—faith, survival, and the strange beings that inhabit our worlds. Each episode offers a fresh narrative that challenges preconceived notions and invites contemplation about what it means to truly exist in a universe filled with peculiar life forms and unexpected twists. From treetop dwellers to the depths ...

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man - a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics...until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief. Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn.

As the Earth is about to be destroyed by an exploding star, a scientist creates a microscopic civilization in a drop of water. Based on a story by James Blish, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on August 28, 1956.

Uncover the mysteries hidden in the shadows and the secrets lurking above as "Thing in the Attic" invites listeners into a world where the unknown reigns. This podcast delves into themes of exploration, the clash of tradition and innovation, and the ever-present tension between belief and skepticism. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners will traverse diverse narratives that challenge perceptions and push boundaries. Each story unfolds in environments rich with intrigue and danger, compelling characters, and thought-provoking dilemmas. This is not a single tale but a...