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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.

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A major influence on the novella Coraline, which became a 3D fantasy film, The New Mother was written in 1882 by Lucy Clifford. A cautionary fairy tale in the mode of The Brothers Grimm, read by professional actor and narrator Sara Morsey, transports us to a time long ago, but perhaps not so far away. Fantasy, adventure, and unexpected horror are the hallmarks of this timeless short tale. Don't miss out on the surprise!

Boddekker's not just a faceless copywriter anymore, grinding out ads for VR simulators and mood/attitude orienters. Now he's the "500-pound gorilla" of the Pembroke Hall agency, lumbering toward fame, fortune, and a fabled house in Princeton with shapely Honniker in accounting. All thanks to Ferman's Devils, the four New York City street thugs whose record-breaking (and bone-breaking) commercial has won them billions of fans and made gangster chic the latest rage. Yet Boddekker's new protégés are on the fast track to hell. First they assault a famous talk show host. Then they murder a former child celebrity in cold blood.

Benny tries to ignore the payment-overdue messages he keeps getting from "Forget What?" a memory removal company. Benny's a slacker, after all, and couldn't pay them even if he wanted to. Then people start trying to kill him, and his life suddenly depends on finding out what memories he has forgotten.

A young 21st-century ad writer, Boddekker, cuts a deal to put him on the fast track, with a million-dollar dream house, promotion, and the affections of Honniker in Accounting, but when he is mugged by a group of ruffians known as Ferman's Devils, he realizes the secret of his success.

Duke battles his possession by famous pilot Eric Dickson, while he and May attempt to steer clear of the Essence Corporation and find resolution to their problems.

When Angel's Luck was blown to space junk, trader James May and his crew could not collect their reward for retrieving the stolen Essence Phials, which held the extracted minds of humanity's greatest geniuses. So they were grateful to be rescued by the luxury liner Hergest Ridge, even if the commander was May's ex-wife, who had made it plain she never wanted to see him again.

Late on payments for his spaceship and abandoned by his crew, James May jumped at the chance to hire a copilot who came complete with cargo. Next thing May knew, the copilot was a washout, the cargo was worthless, and his ship had been repossessed by a chief in the Yueh-sheng crime syndicate. May needed the ship to survive, so he stole it back. But if he expected to live long, he'd have to repay his debts - so he could hardly turn down a job that promised wealth, heroism, and revenge against the Yueh-sheng.

The girl was sprawled out on the floor in the living room of his apartment. So begins Joe Clifford Faust's classic science fiction mystery. The novel takes place in an alternate future where a crumbling United States is one of the few nations left to have fended off Soviet domination. It tells the story of seven days in the life of D.A. Payne, a bioengineer who finds the naked corpse of a woman in his apartment and is compelled to investigate her murder.

Andrew Birch is a Company Man - a spy, a soldier, a saboteur... a corporate terrorist by any other name. He is one of the top operatives for Astradyne, one of the giant corporations that now rule the irradiated world he lives in. Among his peers, his ruthless efficiency and his love for the company are legendary. Then, on a routine mission, a chance encounter puts an all-too-human face on the consequences of corporate rule. As Birch begins to question the world he has helped build, corporate war breaks out - and he now finds himself a pawn in a game that goes deeper than he ever imagined.

In the early 2000s, a string of abductions rocked the small upstate town of Reine, New York. Only one girl survived: Alex Salerno. The killer, Ken Parsons, was sent away. Life returned to normal. No more girls would have to die. Until another one did. It’s been seven years since Kira Shanks was reported missing and presumed dead. Alex Salerno has been living in New York City, piecemealing paychecks to earn a livable wage, trying to forget those three days locked underground and her affair with Sean Riley, the married detective who rescued her....

Having spent 10 months on the run after he was framed for the murder of an estate-clearing associate, handyman Jay Porter returns to his hometown of Ashton, New Hampshire. During his time as a fugitive, he searched for a hard drive - evidence that would put his longtime nemeses Adam and Michael Lombardi behind bars. But he came up empty handed.

Meadow Sweeney’s future is entirely mapped out. Her younger brother Jonah will continue their family legacy, and Meadow will rule the ruthless Ruxton Springs, Colorado, cluster. That is, it was until Jonah goes missing. Now, Meadow will do anything to get her brother back, including sacrificing the two pawns her mother brought from Fissure’s Whipp to track him down.

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Romney Pringle wird im Urlaub an der englischen Ostküste von einem alten Mann für einen gewissen Herrn Coatbridge gehalten, dem er zum Verwechseln ähnlich sehen soll. Als Pringle erfährt, dass ein guter Freund dieses Herrn Coatbridge in eine Heilanstalt gebracht wurde, weil er dem Wahnsinn verfallen sein soll, wird er neugierig. So macht er sich in der Rolle seines Doppelgängers auf, die Geheimnisse dieser Heilanstalt zu erforschen – und bestenfalls selbst Profit aus der Geschichte zu schlagen.

Experience the heartwarming humor of "The Aldrich Family," a classic radio series that captures the joys and challenges of family life. Follow the hilarious adventures of Henry Aldrich and his family as they navigate everyday situations with charm and wit. Perfect for fans of vintage comedy and wholesome entertainment, each episode offers a delightful glimpse into the golden age of radio. Discover why "The Aldrich Family" remains a beloved favorite.

The "Aldrich Family Collection" brings together the most memorable episodes from this beloved radio series. Relive the humorous and heartwarming adventures of Henry Aldrich and his family in these classic tales. This collection is perfect for fans of vintage comedy and those who appreciate wholesome entertainment. Experience the charm and wit that made "The Aldrich Family" a household name during the golden age of radio.

An einem warmen Junimorgen beobachtet Romney Pringle im Lesezimmer des Britischen Museums, wie sein Sitznachbar mit Müh und Not einen Brief formuliert. Als dieser seinen Platz verlässt, ergattert Pringle das Löschpapier und entziffert in mühevoller Kleinarbeit den Inhalt des Briefes: Ein Erpressungsversuch! Der Verfasser will augenscheinlich 1.000 Pfund von einem gewissen Lord Lundy erpressen, indem er mit der Veröffentlichung dessen geheimnisvoller Familiengeschichte droht. Doch der Erpresser hat die Rechnung ohne Romney Pringle gemacht.

Born of illustrious New England stock, Rachel Field was a National Book Award-winning novelist, a Newbery Medal-winning children's writer, a poet, playwright, and rising Hollywood success in the early twentieth century. Her light was abruptly extinguished at the age of forty-seven, when she died at the pinnacle of her personal happiness and professional acclaim. Fifty years later, Robin Clifford Wood stepped onto the sagging floorboards of Rachel's long-neglected home on the rugged shores of an island in Maine and began dredging up Rachel's history.