Ray Cummings

Ray Cummings was an influential American science fiction writer whose imaginative tales captivated readers during the early 20th century. Born in 1887 in New York City, Cummings had a fascination with science and technology from a young age. His career took off in the 1920s when he began publishing short stories in magazines such as Amazing Stories, where his inventive narratives and engaging characters set the stage for many who followed in the genre. Cummings is perhaps best known for his novel "The Girl in the Golden Atom," which showcases his unique blend of science, adventure, and romance.

Throughout his prolific writing career, Cummings penned numerous novels and short stories that explored the possibilities of time travel, interstellar adventures, and the impact of scientific discovery on society. His work often reflects the optimism of the era, as well as a deep curiosity about the universe. For those interested in delving into the imaginative worlds created by Cummings, this app offers a delightful selection of his writings that are sure to spark wonder and inspire thought. Enjoy your journey through his stories!

Wandl the Invader (version 2)

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Ray Cummings



There were nine major planets in the Solar System and it was within their boundaries that man first set up interplanetary commerce and began…

Space-Liner X-87

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Ray Cummings



The X-87 was a red shambles. It roared the starways, a renegade Venusian at the controls, a swaggering Martian plotting the space-course. An…

The Flame Breathers

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Ray Cummings



Did the planet Vulcan exist? It supposedly orbited our sun on the opposite side from the Earth but it was only theoretical speculation. On…

The Man on the Meteor

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Nemo's first memory is of waking up on a self-contained world on a meteor in the rings of Saturn. Soon he meets Nona, and together they expl…

Juggernaut of Space

Read by Mark Nelson


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Never had the mind of man conceived so horrible a doom as was reaching for Earth. Never had a greater need for Earth's valiant champions bee…

The Little Monsters Come

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Desperately seeking escape from their own tortured chunk of hell, they needed a specimen from this great and gracious world they planned to …

Beyond the Vanishing Point

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When George Randolph first caught sight of Orena, he was astounded by its gleaming perfection. Here were hills and valleys, lakes and stream…

Beyond the Stars


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Is the entire universe just one of the atoms of some even greater cosmos? Such was the conception of one scientist — and his effort to prove…

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