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A gripping introduction to the world of Peter F. Hamilton’s Commonwealth Saga, Misspent Youth is set in the near-future, over three hundred years before Pandora’s Star and Judas Unchained. For fans of Iain M. Banks and Stephen Baxter. Read by Steven Crossley, narrator of C.J. Sansom's...

Youth is a science fiction novelette by Isaac Asimov. It first appeared in the May 1952 issue of Space Science Fiction and was reprinted in the 1955 collection The Martian Way and Other Stories. Youth is one of the rare Asimov stories with alien characters. Slim is a boy whose astronomer father is visiting the country estate of an important industrialist. The industrialist's son, Red, has found two strange animals, and he enlists Slim in a plan to turn the animals into a circus act. The astronomer, meanwhile, tells the industrialist that he has been in contact with space aliens who want to open up their world to interstellar trade.

Youth by Isaac Asimov is a clever and heartwarming science fiction short story that captures the boundless imagination of childhood against the backdrop of an alien encounter.

With an introductory biography of the late Isaac Asimov, this classic work gets better. Red and Slim found the two strange little animals the morning after they heard the thunder sounds. They knew that they could never show their new pets to their parents. Enjoy the listen, leave a review and check out our other retro sci-fi books!

Step into the visionary worlds that defined a genre. *Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Anthology* brings together unforgettable tales from Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, E. E. Smith, and Robert Sheckley—masters who shaped modern science fiction with bold ideas, cosmic adventure, and thought-provoking storytelling. From distant planets and advanced civilizations to sharp social commentary and mind-bending twists, this collection captures the imagination, innovation, and timeless wonder of classic sci-fi at its very best.

"Youth" is a surprisingly complex short tale, with a deep core of thought-provoking reasoning. What is our motivation? Where is our growth? What do we consider valuable? These questions and more are brought to light in this story by Isaac Asimov. Youth is one of the rare Asimov stories with alien characters.

Step into the imaginative world of Youth by Isaac Asimov, a timeless science fiction story that explores innocence, discovery, and the wonder of the unknown. Set in a serene countryside, the tale follows two boys whose curiosity leads them to a remarkable discovery—alien creatures with a story of their own. As the boys navigate this extraordinary find, Asimov weaves a narrative filled with surprises, highlighting themes of exploration, friendship, and the intersection of humanity and the universe.

A gripping introduction to the world of Peter F. Hamilton’s Commonwealth Saga, Misspent Youth is set in the near-future, over three hundred years before Pandora’s Star and Judas Unchained. For fans of Iain M. Banks and Stephen Baxter. Read by Steven Crossley, narrator of C.J. Sansom's...

Slim is a boy whose astronomer father is visiting the country estate of an important industrialist. The industrialist's son, Red, has found two strange animals, and he enlists Slim in a plan to turn the animals into a circus act. The astronomer, meanwhile, tells the industrialist that he has been in contact with space aliens who want to open up their world to interstellar trade. Their world needs help, the astronomer says; ever since the atomic wars that destroyed their old civilization, their world has been regressing.

When Red, a young boy living on a vast country estate owned by his father, a world-renowned industrialist, finds and captures two small and strange-looking animals, he hides them away in an old bird cage in the loft of his father's barn. He has dreams of making big bucks in a circus sideshow featuring the two unusual creatures.

After being transferred to Headquarters in the aftermath of the Battle of Volgograd, Thatch, O'Con, McKenzie, Chuck, and Stockton find themselves in the middle of a murderous conspiracy to usurp the Oval Office. Ghosts of the past and lights in the darkness emerge from the shadows, pushing Thatch across the tightrope of high treason. The gods of strife stain the Martian sand blood red as the winds of deceit sweep away ugly truths. Does might make right, or is justice in the eye of the beholder?

Sonic Youth Group is a program to share and discuss youth culture recorded in the Vision Australia Radio Geelong studios. Each week the team check in on music, movies, gaming, the social trends taking over everyones feeds and perhaps a little nostalgia as well.

Skye Mackenzie, the protector of gay boys and virtual superhero, is faced with a new danger that seems unreal. For the first time, Skye tangles with a foe who is more than his match and is saved only by the quick thinking of Devon, his former nemesis. Marshall, Verona's resident expert on the supernatural, summons help, and Skye cannot believe his eyes when the promised aid comes in the form of two young boys. Skye's concept of reality is about to change forever.

Skye Mackenzie has dealt with the supernatural most of his life, but he's never before encountered the likes of the adventure that is about to descend upon him. An oddly attired, unconscious boy appears in Graymoor Mansion at the same time a horrific storm begins. When the boy awakens, Marshall, Skye, and the others discover that their visitor is from another world - a world where elves walk, dragons fly, and fairies are real.

When Jack enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, he expected adventure and danger. He expected to see new and terrible things. And he expected to be in the company of those he could trust and those who would help see him safely through. But he never expected the love of his life would be by his side. Or that they would be marooned on a tropical island paradise. An island paradise that may hold the secrets to the mythical Fountain of Youth.

Explore visionary worlds and classic futuristic ideas in Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 6, a collection of imaginative tales from legendary authors Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, and Lynn Venable.

At ninety-two, Matilda knows she has reached a time when more days are behind her than ahead. Surrounded by beloved friends, she’s grateful for every day. Still, listening to others plan their futures, Til can’t help but imagine, what if? What if she had left GraceTown? What if she had married and had children? What if she had pursued her passions rather than focusing on bettering the lives of those around her?

Scarlet Singer's life shatters the night violence finds her door. In the aftermath, she is dragged into a hidden world of witches, demons, portals, and ancient magic humans were never meant to see. There, she discovers the truth: Scarlet is the living source of eternal youth, reborn again and again across centuries. To some, she is salvation. To others, she is a weapon. To the powerful magical order known as the Circle, she may be the key to control itself.

Minotaur, sorcerers, reapers, ancient weapons, and pancakes. In this world of magic and monsters, a young boy is gifted with the power to heal impossible wounds. He lived the life of an exceptional cleric until he was left orphaned and taken in by an formidable group of monster hunters. Now, they struggle to survive as the kingdom is thrown into chaos by a villainous demigod who is set on recreating the world in his image. An unlikely group of heroes assembles to defend their freedom.

The story tells of a mysterious figure in black suddenly appearing on the campus of Tianjiao Elementary School, handing a scroll made of sheepskin to the leader of the Young Dragon Exploration Team, Qin Xiaolong.