We asked New Scientist writers to pick their favourite sci-fi short story. From H.G. Wells’s The Time Machine to Octavia E.

Here’s our selection of the best short stories from the Polish master ... Perhaps the greatest achievement of the story, however, is its steady march towards a conclusion, which feels at the same time ...

From stories that explore the language of therapy to revamped fairytales, here are eight of the best short story collections ... On Mars, a woman races against time and a previously undocumented ...

Brand new stories, from today’s best writers written exclusively for Radio 4 – the home of the Short Story Radio 4 is the world’s leading commissioner of new short stories. Expect excellent ...

Unmissable super short stories by brilliant women. Here is Stylist’s guide to the flash fiction female writers you need to read (plus you could probably do it all in the next hour…).

The Witcher originated as short stories, defining Geralt's character ... one of the most recognizable dark fantasy franchises of all time. While The Witcher 3's Geralt is typically a morally ...

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is crossing over into the world of literature with a new collection of short stories that explore how people seek connections with others. The first-time author sits ...

The best game ... a stunning short story be followed up with a full retail release? Could new characters really stand toe-to-toe with GLaDOS? The answer, astoundingly, was yes. All of the new ...

You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. Short open-world games offer immersive experiences in 10-15 hours or less, leaving players craving more. Options for base-building ...