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The first thing any physicist learns about traveling faster than light is that it is impossible.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
3 Stars
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When the cold has settled deep in your bones ...
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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An attempt is made to visit the millionaire.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: 15
4 Stars
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Revealing the sinister hidden agenda behind the apparently pointless behaviour of a particular type of tiny green insect.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
2 Stars
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Humorous Sci-Fi tale of how the world could be.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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They would have the time of their lives. A long time.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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In the southeast region of the plains of Buenos Aires, you might come across the Cubelli Lagoon, known as the "Lake of the Dancing Alligator."
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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Professor Panini is too clever for his own good.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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Not even fame can protect you when the world goes wrong.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: 15
4 Stars
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"Before we met, you showed me your diary."
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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Detailing Dr Ludwig Boitus' studies of the strangely charastmatic Caliguinas bird.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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Ed slammed through the front door and looked wildly around the tavern. “Quick! What year is this?”
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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Suddenly red ink flows from my pen. Startled, I assume it is blood, but then realize it is the color of the moon...
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: 15
3 Stars
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Stephen tells me the wrinkles methodology is a hoax...
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: U
4 Stars
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A conversation about an unusual discovery.
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars