This superlative collection of futuristic tales explores ground-breaking supernatural themes from the founding heroes of the science-fiction genre. The short story form is perfect for capturing the atmospheric tension of these legendary stories. This collection includes the following stories: The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells–A man must choose between the rationality of science and the magic of imagination. All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton–A down-on-his-luck spaceman and a mysterious woman and her cat take off to explore and bring back a derelict ship said to hold great treasure. A Martian Odyssey by Stanley G. Weinbaum–A four-man crew lands on Mars and makes a startling discovery. Victory by Lester del Rey–A victorious captain returns to his home planet after an alien war and finds that victory has a very steep price. The Moon Is Green by Fritz Leiber–On post-apocalyptic Earth, a woman comes face-to-face with humanity exposed to catastrophe. The Winds of Time by James H. Schmitz–When the spaceship is battered by an unknown force, the pilot has to investigate–and what he finds could alter his life forever. The Defenders by Philip K. Dick–Years after nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union has contaminated the Earth’s surface, soldier robots continue the fight on humanity’s behalf. Missing Link by Frank Herbert–Lewis Orne is sent to investigate a missing ship and runs into native trouble on the planet Gienah III.