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Dueling Machine
Step into a world where disputes are settled without injury in The Dueling Machine. In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and environments, entering an artificial reality to engage in battles to the virtual death‚Aîwithout any real harm. However, the stakes rise when a cunning warrior from the Kerak Empire discovers a way to translate these virtual confrontations into deadly reality. Now, the machines inventor, Dr. Leoh, must race against time to stop his creation from…
Episodes
Dueling MachinePeople of the Crater-Andre Norton
"People of the Crater" by Andre Norton invites listeners into a world of intrigue and adventure, exploring the lives of those who inhabit a mysterious crater…
Dueling MachineLooking Backward 2000-1887-Edward Bellamy
"Looking Backward 2000-1887" by Edward Bellamy is a thought-provoking exploration of a utopian society set in the year 2000, as envisioned from the perspective…
Dueling MachineFighting Man of Mars-Edgar Rice Burroughs
"Fighting Man of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs transports listeners to the vibrant and perilous landscapes of Mars, where courage and adventure reign supreme…
Dueling MachineWatchbird-Robert Sheckley
"Watchbird" by Robert Sheckley explores the implications of a society governed by technology and surveillance, where a mechanical bird is designed to protect…
Dueling MachineEarthman on Venus-Ralph Milne Farley
"Earthman on Venus" by Ralph Milne Farley invites listeners into a captivating exploration of a distant world, where the protagonist navigates the wonders and…
Dueling MachineLegacy-James H. Schmitz
"Legacy" by James H. Schmitz invites listeners into a richly imagined universe where the echoes of the past shape the present. This thought-provoking narrative…
Dueling MachineAttitude-Hal Clement
"Attitude-Hal Clement" explores the intricate dynamics of human resilience and the power of perspective in challenging situations. This thought-provoking work…
Dueling MachineWorld That Couldn't Be-Clifford D. Simak
"World That Couldn't Be" by Clifford D. Simak invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of alternate realities and the nature of existence. This…
Dueling MachineFixed Period-Anthony Trollope
"Fixed Period" by Anthony Trollope explores a thought-provoking societal concept where individuals are given a predetermined lifespan and must face the…
Dueling MachineFood of the Gods and How it Came to Earth-H. G. Wells
"Food of the Gods and How it Came to Earth" by H. G. Wells explores the intriguing concept of a transformative substance that alters the course of humanity…
Dueling MachineMind-Bending World of Rog Phillips, Volume 1-Rog Phillips
Dive into the Mind-Bending World of Rog Phillips, Volume 1, where the imaginative storytelling of Rog Phillips invites listeners to explore the depths of human…
Dueling MachineAnglo-American Alliance A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future-Gregory Casparian
"Anglo-American Alliance: A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future" by Gregory Casparian delves into the intricate and often humorous dynamics of the…
Dueling MachineMen Into Space-Murray Leinster
"Men Into Space" by Murray Leinster invites listeners into a visionary exploration of humanity's quest to conquer the cosmos. This thought-provoking work…
Dueling MachineLast Space Ship-Murray Leinster
"Last Space Ship" by Murray Leinster is a captivating exploration of humanity's resilience in the face of cosmic challenges. As the narrative unfolds…
Dueling MachineRed Dust-Murray Leinster
"Red Dust" by Murray Leinster is a captivating tale that explores the complexities of human resilience and survival in the face of adversity. Set against the…
Dueling MachineRunaway Skyscraper-Murray Leinster
"Runaway Skyscraper" by Murray Leinster is a captivating tale that explores the themes of time, reality, and the human experience as a skyscraper mysteriously…
Dueling MachineRetief Intergalactic Diplomat in Space, (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. V)-Keith Laumer
"Retief Intergalactic Diplomat in Space" by Keith Laumer invites listeners into a captivating universe where diplomacy meets the complexities of interstellar…
Dueling MachineAstounding Stories 16, April 1931-Ray Cummings, Tom Curry, Paul Ernst, Desmond Winter Hall, Edmond Hamilton, Jack Williamson
Astounding Stories 16, published in April 1931, features a collection of captivating tales by renowned authors such as Ray Cummings, Tom Curry, Paul Ernst…
Dueling MachineSecond Variety (Version 2)-Philip K. Dick
"Second Variety" by Philip K. Dick presents a chilling exploration of a post-apocalyptic world where humanity grapples with the consequences of war and the…
Dueling MachineLet'em Breathe Space-Lester del Rey
Let'em Breathe Space by Lester del Rey invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's relationship with the cosmos. This enduring…
Dueling MachineDefiant Agents-Andre Norton
Defiant Agents by Andre Norton invites listeners into a gripping tale of resilience and rebellion in the face of overwhelming odds. As characters navigate a…
Dueling MachinePreferred Risk-Frederik Pohl, Lester del Rey
"Preferred Risk" by Frederik Pohl and Lester del Rey explores the intricate dynamics of risk assessment and human decision-making in a world where choices can…
Dueling MachineVariable Man-Philip K. Dick
"Variable Man" by Philip K. Dick delves into themes of identity, technology, and the nature of reality, showcasing a world where the line between human and…
Dueling MachineAstounding Stories 20, August 1931-Harry Bates, Ralph Milne Farley, Captain S. P. Meek, R. F. Starzl, Harl Vincent
"Astounding Stories 20" from August 1931 features a collection of captivating tales by notable authors such as Harry Bates, Ralph Milne Farley, Captain S. P…
Dueling MachineFinland and the Tsars, 1809-1899-Joseph R. Fisher
"Finland and the Tsars, 1809-1899" by Joseph R. Fisher delves into the complex relationship between Finland and the Russian Empire during a transformative…
Dueling MachineFirst Men in the Moon-H. G. Wells
"First Men in the Moon" by H. G. Wells is a groundbreaking science fiction tale that explores the journey of humans venturing beyond Earth to the lunar…
Dueling MachineRadio Beasts-Ralph Milne Farley
"Radio Beasts" by Ralph Milne Farley invites listeners into a world where the boundaries between humanity and the animal kingdom blur through the power of…
Dueling MachineBeast-Jewel of Mars-Leigh Douglass Brackett
"Beast-Jewel of Mars" by Leigh Douglass Brackett invites listeners into a vivid and imaginative exploration of the Martian landscape, where adventure and…
Dueling MachineImperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon
"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global…
Dueling MachineCosmic Junkman-Rog Phillips
"Cosmic Junkman" by Rog Phillips invites listeners into a world where the remnants of the universe are not just debris but hold the secrets of existence…
Dueling MachineWar of the Worlds-H. G. Wells
"War of the Worlds" by H. G. Wells is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that explores the harrowing experience of humanity facing an extraterrestrial…
Dueling MachineSecond Variety-Philip K. Dick
"Second Variety" by Philip K. Dick explores a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by war and the consequences of humanity's reliance on technology. As society…
Dueling MachineBlack Star Passes-John Wood Campbell, Jr
"Black Star Passes" by John Wood Campbell, Jr. is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's relationship with the cosmos and the unknown. This enduring…
Dueling MachinePirates of Ersatz-Murray Leinster
"Pirates of Ersatz" by Murray Leinster invites listeners into a thrilling adventure that explores the themes of identity, loyalty, and the quest for freedom in…
Dueling MachineDragon Queen of Jupiter-Leigh Douglass Brackett
"Dragon Queen of Jupiter" by Leigh Douglass Brackett transports listeners to a vivid and imaginative world where the struggle for power and identity unfolds…
Dueling MachineDiatessaron A Harmony of the Four Gospels-Tatian
"Diatessaron: A Harmony of the Four Gospels" by Tatian presents a unique synthesis of the four canonical gospels into a single narrative, offering listeners a…
Dueling MachineTime Machine (version 5)-H. G. Wells
"Time Machine (version 5)" by H. G. Wells is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that explores the concept of time travel through the journey of an unnamed…
Dueling MachineAstounding Stories 19, July 1931-Harry Bates, Ray Cummings, H. Thompson Rich, Nat Schachner, Jack Williamson, Arthur L. Zagat
Astounding Stories 19, published in July 1931, features a collection of captivating tales from renowned authors such as Harry Bates, Ray Cummings, H. Thompson…
Dueling MachineWailing Asteroid-Murray Leinster
"Wailing Asteroid" by Murray Leinster invites listeners into a compelling narrative that explores the mysteries of space and the human experience within it…
Dueling MachineSentimentalists-Murray Leinster
"Sentimentalists" by Murray Leinster invites listeners into a narrative that captures the essence of human emotions and relationships. This thought-provoking…
Dueling MachineHate Disease-Murray Leinster
"Hate Disease" by Murray Leinster explores the profound impact of a mysterious ailment that incites intense hatred among its victims, leading to chaos and…
Dueling MachineNaudsonce-H. Beam Piper
Naudsonce by H. Beam Piper invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of a world shaped by the complexities of human nature and societal…
Dueling MachineSkylark of Space-Lee Hawkins Garby, E. E. Smith
"Skylark of Space" by E. E. Smith is a pioneering work in the science fiction genre that transports listeners to the far reaches of the cosmos. This thrilling…
Dueling MachineAstounding Stories 18, June 1931-Arthur J. Burks, Ray Cummings, Charles Willard Diffin, R. F. Starzl, Sewell Peaslee Wright
"Astounding Stories 18" features a selection of captivating tales from renowned authors such as Arthur J. Burks, Ray Cummings, Charles Willard Diffin, R. F…
Dueling MachineJewel of Bas-Leigh Douglass Brackett
"Jewel of Bas-Leigh" by Douglass Brackett invites listeners into a richly woven narrative that captivates with its exploration of timeless themes. This…
Dueling MachineMachine Stops-E. M. Forster
"Machine Stops" by E. M. Forster explores a future where humanity lives underground, relying entirely on a vast machine for all their needs. This…
Dueling MachineDeathworld-Harry Harrison
"Deathworld" by Harry Harrison transports listeners to a planet where survival is a relentless challenge, highlighting the struggle of humanity against an…
Dueling MachineWorlds Within-Rog Phillips
"Worlds Within" by Rog Phillips invites listeners into a captivating exploration of the intricate layers of existence and consciousness. This thought-provoking…
Dueling MachineRastignac The Devil-Philip José Farmer
Rastignac The Devil by Philip José Farmer is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, blending elements of fantasy and philosophy. The narrative…
Dueling MachineAsteroid of Fear-Raymond Z. Gallun
Asteroid of Fear by Raymond Z. Gallun invites listeners into a gripping narrative that explores the profound themes of human resilience and the nature of fear…
Dueling MachineSecurity-Poul William Anderson
"Security" by Poul William Anderson delves into the intricate themes of trust, safety, and the delicate balance between freedom and control. As society…
Dueling MachineBlack Amazon of Mars-Leigh Douglass Brackett
"Black Amazon of Mars" by Leigh Douglass Brackett is a captivating tale set against the backdrop of a richly imagined Martian landscape. This story explores…
Dueling MachineKnights of Arthur-Frederik Pohl
"Knights of Arthur" by Frederik Pohl invites listeners into a richly imagined world where themes of honor, loyalty, and the complexities of human nature are…
Dueling MachineArqtiq A Study of the Marvels at the North Pole-Anna Adolph
"Arqtiq: A Study of the Marvels at the North Pole" by Anna Adolph invites listeners on a captivating exploration of the wonders and mysteries that lie at the…
Dueling MachineEthical Engineer (Deathworld 2)-Harry Harrison
"Ethical Engineer" by Harry Harrison delves into the complexities of morality and technology in a world where the line between right and wrong is often…
Dueling MachinePirates of Ersatz-Murray Leinster
Step into a world where disputes are settled without injury in The Dueling Machine. In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and…
Dueling MachineRadio Beasts-Ralph Milne Farley
Step into a world where disputes are settled without injury in The Dueling Machine. In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and…
Dueling MachineBring the Jubilee-Ward Moore
Step into a world where disputes are settled without injury in The Dueling Machine. In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and…
Dueling MachineDestiny Times Three-Fritz Leiber
Step into a world where disputes are settled without injury in The Dueling Machine. In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and…
Dueling MachineAdaptation-Mack Reynolds
Step into a world where disputes are settled without injury in The Dueling Machine. In this thrilling tale, you and your opponent choose weapons and…