Book description
Experience these powerful new voices?vivid, visceral, and visionary?as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.This 40th anniversary edition of the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, the bestselling and most widely influential anthology of its kind, brings you 12 strikingly original stories and illustrations?by the best new creative talent in speculative fiction, all winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests. The collection is rounded out with 3 bonus stories plus 4 articles providing art and writing tips from bestselling authors and internationally renowned artists. Be carried away by stories?and illustrations?that will make you think, laugh, and see the world in ways you never imagined.?When her owner goes missing, a digital housecat must become more than simulation to find her dearest companion through the virtual world. The Edge of Where My Light Is Cast? by Sky McKinnon, art by Carina Zhang No one came to his brother's funeral. Not even the spirits. Γtienne knew it was his fault. Son, Spirit, Snake? by Jack Nash, art by Pedro N.Man overboard is a nightmare scenario for any sailor, but Lieutenant Susan Guidry is also running out of air?and the nearest help is light years away. Nonzero? by Tom Vandermolen, art by Jennifer MellenMac wanted to invent a cocktail to burn itself upon the pages of history?but this one had some unexpected side effects. The Last Drop? by L. Ron Hubbard and L. Sprague de Camp, art by Chris AriasDementia has landed Dan Kennedy in Graydon Manor, and what's left of his life ahead seems dismal, but a pair of impossible visitors bring unexpected hope. The Imagalisk? by Galen Westlake, art by Arthur HaywoodWhen a teenage swamp witch fears her mama will be killed, she utilizes her wits and the magic of the bayou?no matter the cost to her own soul. Life and Death and Love in the Bayou? by Stephannie Tallent, art by Ashley CassadayOur exodus family awoke on the new world?a paradise inexplicably teeming with Earth life, the Promise fulfilled. But 154 of us are missing. Five Days Until Sunset? by Lance Robinson, art by Steve BentleySpirits were supposed to lurk beneath the Lake of Death, hungry and patient and hostile to all life. Shaman Dreams? by S.M. Stirling, art by Dan dos SantosA new app lets users see through the eyes of any human in history, but it's not long before the secrets of the past catch up with the present. The Wall Isn't a Circle? by Rosalyn Robilliard, art by Guelly RiveraIn the shadows of Teddy Roosevelt's wendigo hunt, a Native American boy resolves to turn the tables on his captors, setting his sights on the ultimate prey?America's Great Chief. Da-ko-ta? by Amir Agoora, art by Connor ChamberlainWhen squids from outer space take over, a punk-rock P.I. must crawl out of her own miserable existence to find her client's daughter?and maybe a way out. Squiddy? by John Eric Schleicher, art by Tyler VailAnother outbreak? This time it's a virus with an eighty percent infection rate that affects personality changes ? permanently. Halo? by Nancy Kress, art by Lucas DurhamPlanet K2-18b is almost dead, humanity is enslaved, and it's Rickard's fault. Now in his twilight years, he?d give an arm and a leg for redemption. Literally. Ashes to Ashes, Blood to Carbonfiber? by James Davies, art by May ZhengWhat if magic could undo the unthinkable, and undo Death itself? Would you use it no matter the cost? What would you sacrifice for love Summer of Thirty Years? by Lisa Silverthorne, art by Gigi HooperJoe is a prospector tasked with exploring the cosmos on behalf of an all-powerful government. Breadna is a toaster. There have been weirder love stories, but that's unlikely. Butter Side Down? by Kal M, art by Selena Meraki
About the Author
With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 350 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most enduring and widely read authors of our time. As a leading light of American Pulp Fiction through the 1930s and '40s, he is further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to L. Ron Hubbard. Then too, of course, there is all L. Ron Hubbard represents as the Founder of Dianetics and Scientology and thus the only major religion born in the 20th century.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience