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Below, we introduce ten short science fiction stories which offer the perfect way in to the imaginative wonders of science fiction.
- The Egg by Andy Weir. Andy Weir best known for his book, The Martian, adapted into the Hollywood blockbuster takes a philosophical stance in this story.
- Exhalation by Ted Chang. This story follows an alien scientist investigating a curious incident which quickly escalates to have far-reaching consequences.
- Smear by Brian Evans. Smear is a mixture of horror and thriller all wrapped up under the science fiction umbrella. After a passenger awakes on a long journey from suspension the passenger is unable to move with the ship's AI faltering and unhelpful.
- How to Get Back to the Forest by Sofia Samatar. This story starts out as a typical summer camp story. However, Sofia Samatar slowly sows the seeds of doubt in the reader's mind and you can't help but think that everything isn't quite right.
- NIGHTFALL by Isaac Asimov (1941) Voted by the SFWA as the greatest sci-fi short story of all time. A classic tale of wonderment, paranoia, insanity, and introspection.
- MIMSY WERE THE BOROGROVES by Lewis Padgett (1943) A top ten finisher in the SFWA vote, this marvelous, very believable story takes one back into the excitement and puzzlement of childhood.
- ARENA by Frederic Brown (1944) The original “kill or be killed”, man versus alien contest. The storyline was the prototype for many follow-on movies and TV episodes in the 1950’s/60’s.
- THE WEAPON SHOP by A.E. van Vogt (1942) A classic tale of pride, tradition, introspection, tyranny, and freedom. Fara’s journey from obstinate believer to doubter to enlightened awareness is something we all can connect with.
Anyone who reads the magazines as they came out would sense the evolution of science fiction, especially by reading the most famous titles: Amazing Stories, Wonder Stories, Astounding Stories, Astounding/Analog, F&SF, Galaxy, IF, and Asimov’s.
Jul 26, 2020 · A must-read list of 20 essential science fiction short story collections from individual authors and themed sci-fi anthologies.
After reading thousands and thousands of science fiction short stories and novels, which shouldn’t be a surprise. Can any genre be infinite in its appeal and scope? Science fiction has always been exciting because it offered ideas I never imagined.
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