Resonant Dust: Stories - Volume 3 is the second collection of speculative short stories in my Resonant Dust series. Get your sci-fi in bite-sized chunks.

A teen and her scientist mother discover that a stone nodule recovered from an asteroid is more than it appears to be. A former sperm donor, now elderly, is contacted by his many children, and realizes they are all extraordinarily brilliant. A high-school student learns his family will host a foreign exchange student—from 67,000 years in the past. A lone woman roams aimlessly through a dead, post-apocalyptic world, then a voice comes over her walkie-talkie. In a world where people can rent the knowledge of the most brilliant minds, one man hacks the system and stumbles upon a sinister plot.

Fifteen science fiction stories to challenge your perception of humanity’s future. Whether you're a seasoned spacefarer or a multi-genre reader, this collection promises to ignite your imagination and leave you pondering the infinite possibilities of the universe.

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Here are a few of my favorite reviews of Resonant Dust: Stories - Volume 3:

"Once again and again and again, Stan C. Smith thrills us with titillating stories. Each and every one truly deserves their own expanded novel."
- KRM on Amazon

"Please take note that reading Stan C. Smith's Resonant Dust Volume 3 short stories may evoke a wide range of emotions. Some of the stories are thrilling and may cause you to hold your breath and grip the edge of your seat. Others may make you smile or see the world through the eyes of a child. Some stories make you ponder the future, while others touch on romantic relationships or challenge your thinking."
- Sherri on Goodreads

"Stan Smith is a writer who truly makes one think. And wonder. And ponder. This latest volume of his stand-alone short stories continues to amaze and intrigue while making the reader question "what if" or "could this already be occurring"? For those who enjoy science fiction, RESONANT DUST VOL. 3 {along with its predecessors} will be a must read and a definite "keeper" on your bookshelf."
- Lisa Ann Sherman on Amazon

"I just love these short stories there is some much variety. I find myself constantly rereading these stories whenever I'm between books. They are fantastic and always make me think. Definitely recommend this book and the whole series."
- Ron on Goodreads

"Stan C. Smith is, in my opinion, one of the best science fiction writers active today. His ideas are ALWAYS original, and with short story anthologies like this one, we see Mr. Smith’s imagination at its most fecund."
- GasGuzzler on Amazon

"Stan Smith has done it again. He has brought to life another of great collection of short stories. Some funny, some interesting, some make you think, all good reads. My favorite is Book 18. There are quite a few close seconds. If you like short stories, you will love these."
- James Mincey on Goodreads