Fantasy Adventure Short Stories

The Starlight Express has a reputation as the wildest, most exotic alien bar, in two dozen galaxies. So, when Noah and Caleb want to kick back for a few hours on the night before Noah’s nuptials, it’s the obvious choice. And the wrong one. See, aliens tend to be the quirky sort, and humans haven’t quite gotten the hang of them yet - which is why no one should be surprised when a friendly disagreement, over one too many drinks, goes sideways. Now, a jailbreak, a police chase across seven galaxies, and an exploding ship have to get them out of this mess.

In a quaint village, Elara receives a mysterious invitation to the Enchanted Manor, embarking on a magical journey with a group of uniquely gifted individuals. Together, they must unravel the mysteries of the Manor, break an ancient curse, and rediscover the power of love and friendship.

A collection of faerie tales and adventure stories from two worlds parallel to each other. One is a world filled with fae folk and monsters, and the other is place of clockwork and alchemy. Both are brimming with magic, mystery, and mortals who must find their places within. Between the pages of these worlds, a boy learns his childhood friend is a dyrad, a lady must sneak away from her own ball to provide the cure to a plague-infected village, a siren has to solve a murder, and more.

It has been six months since Rachel left Earth and Zonax vowed to end his attack on mankind. Only one thing is clear: Zonax lied. Left behind, Darren and Kate must fight to survive on a burning planet, without knowing what has become of their friends.

In "17 EPIC Stories You WON'T Believe Exist!", embark on an extraordinary journey through a kaleidoscope of worlds that defy imagination. From the depths of fantastical realms where magic reigns supreme to the outer reaches of space where civilizations clash in epic battles, this collection delivers non-stop excitement and wonder.

Elin shows Johan the new sport she's just invented. Johan jumps in, a little too fast and hard....

Identical twins catch the same "Monte Carlo" genetic virus. Are they fated to live or die together?

Copilots Msizi and Tariro are testing a newly constructed wormhole jump that presumably leads to unsettled habitable worlds. Then an explosion sends them off course, far from where they started and with little chance of ever making it back. Now they’re stranded on their new home for the diaspora. It’s called Malcolm X-b. But they’re beginning to wonder how many light-years from civilization they really are.

The Vector have been destroyed. The planet torched. Alone in her escape pod, Sam Curtis drifts towards the Nova in search of sanctuary after her ordeal. Those aboard need to know the truth and the horrors she endured to survive. But when she reaches the mothership, Sam finds that not all is what it seems. Devoid of a crew, evidence of slaughter, she meets navigation officer, Henry Lincoln, who believes something from the planet below is responsible for his ship’s misfortune...and he’s not altogether convinced it isn’t Sam herself.

As Oliver ventures into the enchanted forest guided by the wise owl Ollie, listeners will be transported to a realm alive with vibrant imagery and rich sensory experiences. From the rustling leaves and fragrant blooms to the whispering winds and mysterious creatures that inhabit the hidden kingdom, each chapter immerses listeners in a tapestry of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and tactile sensations.

The war of the wizards has ended. What will happen to the golden fairies now? They were enslaved for six years and forced to create golden wands for the Zandles. Will the Ardoors be any different? In any case, without their magic, their lights are fading fast. And without their freedom, death is imminent....

In a world devastated by corruption, Father Darcy has lost his faith. After letting down the very people he pledged to protect, he decides to take a pilgrimage across the dangerous English countryside in an attempt to find his mission again. There, he meets men hungry for his blood. A vicious, relentless landscape. And two boys more dangerous than anything he has ever seen before. But can he save these children, or will they change his cause forever?

The world is divided between Asia and the United Continents - two great super powers locked in eternal warfare. But the balance of power is about to shift in Asia’s favor. They have developed a top-secret weapon - the cohesion projector-that could lead to annihilation on an unprecedented scale.... But as far as Lorrilard is concerned, the number one problem with the projector is that it stands in the way of his profits. Can he find a way to subvert the powerful weapon and resume his enterprising exploits?

Adam Rubin is back with this companion to The Ice Cream Machine, inviting you into six thrilling new worlds filled with daring and danger, mystery and mayhem—not to mention explosions! In a swanky New York City hotel, a reclusive guest appears to have spontaneously combusted. On a school field trip to a human anatomy museum in space, two kids try to pull off the greatest prank in history.

Colonies require support and expansion to other planets means shipping supplies to them. Pirates love long supply chains and not even Elon Musk is invulnerable, although there is reason to believe he might do slightly better than cumbersome governments. This highly speculative look at the perils of building the first functional Mars colony stars Elon Musk.

Art is a scientist who has developed DNA-splicing technology to end disease and heal the sick. Things take a turn for the worse when an ancient alien race tries to get their hands on his technology. They kill his wife. They kidnap his daughter. And force him to splice together DNA between a human and alien body. Their goal? Create a host shell for an evil Locrylian demon. He plans to find a body, overrun the planet, and enslave mankind.

Charlie, Rick, and Katy have never seen a Bigfoot. Yet soon each of them will, separately, experience something inexplicable in the woods, something that makes them question their worldview, something that sets them on the path to their destiny. Father and son Charlie and Rick Bergren go through the same events together but react in vastly different ways. Katy Gallagher, while hiking alone in the woods, gets shaken up by a strange series of events that will alter her future in ways she hasn't yet imagined.

Perfect for lovers of Warhammer 40,000, Star Wars, and science fiction. Containing 22 short stories, this audiobook builds upon the Garro universe. Twenty-two amazing, thrilling, and fascinating short stories that will make you fall further in love with the Garro universe as we explore lore and events that have never been seen before.

Nilafay spends her time beneath the ocean's surface either swimming in the depths or in the artificial atmosphere of the Domed City. Despite the rules of her amphibian race, she longs to explore the world above. On the day before her wedding to the Sualwet man of her dreams, Nilafay finally wanders too far and learns just what the others had been warning her about.

Dreams of Unity: Michael's Extraordinary Journey is a captivating tale that explores the remarkable odyssey of Michael, a paraplegic man, who embarks on an extraordinary adventure beyond the confines of his wheelchair. Through the power of lucid dreaming, he discovers a hidden world, where dreams hold the key to transcending limitations and reshaping reality. With the support of a mysterious dream-world companion, he faces challenges, confronts prejudice, and ultimately strives to bridge the gap between two interconnected realms—the waking world and the dream world.