Positronic Publishing imprint: 381 books

Two men receive a lot more than meal and a bed when they visit a tavern in the Black Forest, in this spooky story by Fantasy master Robert E. Howard.

Before there was Gandalf and Dumbledore there was Merlin, the legendary adviser to King Arthur. Shrouded in the magical mist of time, Merlin is the wizard that all other wizards are measured against. Collected here in one edition are the stories and legends that inspired a tradition, including 'Merlin's...

Channing wanted a planet. Had they sold him a pup?

Once these irritating farewells were over with, he could begin to live as he wished and as he’d dreamed.

What would it be like to live in a world which has conquered the near planets but abolished all literature? Bill Gault gives us a look at a world like this—in a not too distant future which finds all our pressure groups united to rule the roost.

It had happened—no question of it. Now how could it be made to unhappen?

This was a world where minding your manners was more than just a full-time job—it was murder!

Time is money. Time heals all wounds. Given time, anything is possible. And now he had all the time in the world!

It was the awfullest dream in the world, no doubt about it. In fact, it seemed to be the only dream there was!

For the most part, Godwin’s stories—however grim the situation—are really about triumph in the face of adversity. Here, in a story which is also a truly classic science fiction “problem solver tale,” is a splendid example.

“The price,” he said heavily, “is five hundred for the set, if you insist on buying it… But I must tell you this, although I am sure you young people will laugh at me—or perhaps be even more intrigued by these…these devilish spoons! You see, they…” Mr. Sproull gulped. “They are supposed to be cursed.”

Tam returns home to Earth after years of working in space. But Tam is a Sharkie, and on Earth Sharkies need not apply. Refused service in restaurants and other establishments, and unable to find employment, he takes the only desperate measure he can to survive.

Four men set out to prove their mettle by crossing the bright side of Mercury when it is closest to the sun. A feat which no one has ever done and survived. The odds are against them and they will need all of their expertise and courage if they are to succeed. Even that might not be enough.

All Flicker wanted was a chance to make the aliens understand. All the aliens wanted was a chance to kill him while they could. But there were things about Flicker that they hadn't counted on...