Short Science Fiction Collection 053

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Science fiction is a genre encompassing imaginative works that take place in this world or that of the author’s creation where anything is possible. The only rules are those set forth by the author. The speculative nature of the genre inspires thought and plants seeds that have led to advances in science. The genre can spark an interest in the sciences and is cited as the impetus for the career choice of many scientists. It is a playing field to explore social perspectives, predictions of the future, and engage in adventures unbound into the richness of the human mind. - Summary by Amy Gramour

01 The Asses of Balaam Randall Garrett
02 Beyond the Door Philip K. Dick
03 Crossroads of Destiny H. Beam Piper
04 The Crystal Crypt Philip K. Dick
05 Do Unto Others Mark Clifton
06 The Eyes Have It Philip K. Dick
07 The Game of Rat and Dragon Cordwainer Smith
08 Games Katherine MacLean
09 The Holes around Mars Jerome Bixby
10 The Putnam Tradition Sonya Dorman
11 Raiders of the Universes Donald Wandrei
12 Service with a Smile Charles L. Fontenay
13 Shepherd of the Planets Alan Mattox
14 The Slizzers Jerome Bixby
15 A Star Fell Joseph Lievesley Beeston
16 There is a Reaper Charles V. de Vet
17 Time Fuze Randall Garrett
18 Tony and the Beetles Philip K. Dick
19 Two Timer Fredric Brown
20 The Ultimate Experiment Thornton DeKy