Stranger in a Strange Land
A Mars-raised human returns to Earth, where his alien worldview and powers ignite culture clash, philosophy, and controversy.
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Martians, Go Home
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2001: A Space Odyssey
An ancient alien monolith pulls humanity from prehistory into deep space, where evolution, AI, and destiny collide.
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A woman trapped in repeating romance-comic lives must escape the cycle and uncover who keeps resetting her story.
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Palimpsest
Four lonely strangers discover a hidden city that can only be reached through sex, dreams, and a permanent map on the skin.