Precursors of Science Fiction
Explore the fascinating origins of science fiction with classic works that laid the foundation for the genre. This collection includes visionary tales that combine elements of adventure, speculation, and scientific discovery, showcasing early imaginations that continue to influence modern storytelling. Discover narratives that bridge the gap between fantasy and reality, capturing the curiosity and wonder that drive humanity's quest for knowledge.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A lawyer chases the connection between his friend and a terrifying figure, only to uncover a shocking truth about the hidden darkness within a respected doctor.
By Robert Louis Stevenson
The Dominion in 1983
Journey to a futuristic Canada where rocket-cars soar, crime vanishes, and a united nation thrives a century beyond its humble beginnings.
By Ralph Centennius
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 2.
A time-traveling engineer uses his modern knowledge to try turning a medieval kingdom upside down, facing powerful wizards and stubborn traditions along the way.
By Mark Twain
The Last Man
In a world destroyed by disease, survivors confront impossible choices as they navigate love, loss, and the fading echoes of civilization.
By Mary Shelley
The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02
In a world of wealthy patrons and sacrificing scholars, discover the high cost of trading freedom for fortune and the true meaning of a life well-lived.
By of Samosata Lucian
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 7.
A time-traveler and a king hilariously navigate the absurdities of slavery, revealing the sharp contrast between medieval fantasies and harsh realities.
By Mark Twain
Trips to the Moon
A man travels to the moon, encountering absurd creatures and witnessing a war between the moon's inhabitants and the sun, in a satirical critique of ancient Greek excesses and the human condition.
By of Samosata Lucian
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 4.
A time-traveling American finds himself in the middle ages navigating drunken feasts, saving people from royal wrath, and staring down the horrors of a medieval dungeon.
By Mark Twain
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A respected doctor's secret connection to a horrifying figure reveals a dark battle within himself, blurring the lines between morality and monstrosity.
By Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
An inventive American transported to the age of knights and legends uses his wit and knowledge to shake up King Arthur’s court and challenge the very foundations of Camelot.
By Mark Twain
The Coming Race
An explorer's descent into the Earth reveals a dazzling civilization wielding incredible power, forcing him to rethink everything he knows about humanity and its future.
By Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
After London; Or, Wild England
See how one man navigates a transformed England, now a wild and untamed land where nature has reclaimed what was once a bustling civilization.
By Richard Jefferies
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Driven by ambition and haunted by the consequences of playing God, a scientist's creation unleashes a wave of destruction and despair upon them both.
By Mary Shelley
Lucian's True History
Get ready for a hilarious trip to unbelievable worlds filled with wine rivers, giant creatures, and strange societies, all thanks to a sea voyage gone completely sideways.
By of Samosata Lucian
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Driven by immense ambition, a scientist attempts to become a god and create life, resulting in unexpected horrors and terrible consequences.
By Mary Shelley
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 5.
A time-traveler pulls off extraordinary feats to dominate a medieval world, armed with only his modern intellect and captivating theatrics.
By Mark Twain
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 3.
An engineer from modern America time- travels to the past and tries to build a more advanced civilization, one person at a time.
By Mark Twain
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Driven by a desire to conquer mortality, a brilliant scientist births a creature of nightmare, unleashing a cascade of tragedy and regret upon himself and the world.
By Mary Shelley
A Republic Without a President, and Other Stories
Imagine a nation thrown into turmoil as its leader vanishes without a trace, sparking wild theories and revealing hidden political tensions.
By Herbert D. (Herbert Dickinson) Ward
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 9.
A time-traveling American uses modern technology to reshape the past, only to face devastating consequences when his new world crumbles under the weight of war and betrayal.
By Mark Twain