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6450+ Science Fiction Short Stories to read. Submitted by writers on Reedsy Prompts to our weekly writing contest. Whether you’re looking for daring space battles or chilling “what if” glimpses of the future, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our collection of free science fiction short stories.
A list of ten classic and contemporary short stories that explore the imaginative wonders of science fiction, from Wells's Time Machine to Le Guin's The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas. Learn about the themes, settings, and authors of these stories, and how they offer a perfect way in to the genre.
Jan 9, 2020 · A list of 15 science fiction short stories by authors who are reinventing the genre, exploring new views and commentary on technology and science. From dystopian to fairytale, from horror to romance, these stories will challenge your imagination and emotions.
Don't miss the next one! Daily Science Fiction is an on-line magazine specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and everything in between. A new story is published every weekday and sent to subscribers via e-mail, and stories appear a week later on dailysciencefiction.com.
- 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.
The very popular Arthur C. Clarke has legions of followers and placed two stories in the top fifteen of all time (“The Star” and “The Nine Billion Names of God”). With an interesting, whimsical style, coupled with a knack for making the technical seem understandable, he is one of the icons of science fiction.
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