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 ... achievement of the story, however, is its steady march towards a conclusion, which feels at the same time inevitable and... fully unexpected.

Defenders maintain that the best ... stories we’ve chosen for this list hinges on a person or persons violating the social ...

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 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 ...