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SCIENCE FICTION STORIES      

                by Saurabh Sawhney                

 

A different breed of science fiction, a gentle and persuasive storytelling. Worlds where problems are solved by logic and reasoning, rather than recourse to violence. Read these tales for a brand new definition of the genre.

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These are not merely routine tales set in the future, or on a different planet. These are unique works. Each of these short stories weaves science and fiction smoothly. Each has been built around a central idea. Discover how the story and the science are so enmeshed that it is not possible to have one without the other. Discover what short science fiction should truly mean.

Story no. 18
Eclipse

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Why did Koaak choose to visit an obscure beach town in the middle of a cold winter? What could he offer Dizana there? A short story that showcases how human factors often define the path of scientific progress.

The links on this page will take you the US website of Amazon, but the books are available worldwide, and you need to pay only in the currency accepted by your local Amazon site.

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If you are an Amazon Prime member, you might be able to read the stories for free !

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You will need either the Kindle device, or the Kindle App for your smartphone or computer, in order to read these stories. As of now, the stories are available exclusively as Amazon e-books.

Story no. 17
The Writer's Assistant

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Hedetia gave me a gift. A robot which would help me write my novel. But as they say, there's no silver lining without a cloud. Or is there? A very short robot tale.

Stories no. 12-16
Five Oddball Stories - Collection One

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Five really short tales, united by the theme of weirdness. Weird characters, weird places, weird ideas. In short, it can't possibly get weirder than this.

Story no. 11
Ausome

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What is the holy grail of scientific research? Is it the thrill of discovery, the lure of the Nobel prize, or just the pure enjoyment of the scientific process? And what if you discover something that you weren't really looking for?

Story no. 10
Light Sprite

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Isora, the Light Being, has made contact with Matter Beings, who call themselves humans. However, she has run into an unforeseen difficulty, and now she needs help.

Story no. 9
Arboreal

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In the not too distant future, a plague strikes. Almost all plant species are hit, and the animals, including humans, are caught in the inevitable whirlpool of a destabilizing ecosystem. With the oxygen levels slowly starting to fall, and food running out, is there any way to attack the problem? One man believes he has the solution.

Story no. 8
The Prisoner's Tale

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Dirin was sentenced to two months in the Central Penal Facility, a place about which no one seemed to know much. No one who had spent time there remembered what had happened inside. But there were rumours. Now Dirin is out, and there are things he remembers.

Story no. 7
Another Chance

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Would you accept fate, or, given a second chance, try to correct a tiny mistake made in the past? A time travel story with an unexpected ending.

Anthology : Stories 1 - 6
First Six​
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The First Six is an anthology of six delightful, witty, and original science fiction stories by Saurabh Sawhney. Each of these stories is meant to be read slowly, with a cup of coffee, enjoying the words as much as the concepts.

Story no. 6
Aura

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A young student invents a device and wants his Professor to help him. There are some anticipated consequences, and some surprising ones.

Story no. 5
The Print Machine

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A story in memory of dear ones.. 
Professor Sinkady and his wife Ardia are pursuing the ultimate Print Machine, a device that will allow users to extract images directly from the mind. But it only seems to work for their ten-year old son, Strubel. Will they be able to resolve this problem?

Story no. 4
Chameleon

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A scientist who developed market leading beauty and personal care shares with his close friends a story about his very famous model wife.

Story no. 3
Too Little Brain

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A conversation between God and his creation, and a surprising revelation !

Story no. 2
Forget Me Not​
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A short sci-fi story about divorce in the future !

Story no. 1
The Teabags

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A spy, a chase, a technological marvel, a short story with a neat little twist !

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