The Sandmen and other short stories

Sci-fi short stories with a touch of horror

Seven early science fiction short stories with elements of horror by the author of Game of Thrones are able to absorb with their evocative atmosphere. The brilliant short story The Sandmen is a gem of the science fiction genre - polished to the finest detail. To stave off boredom, Simon Kress buys strange little creatures that resemble insects from a pet shop. To survive, they depend on eaters to bite off their food. However, the little tiny creatures are growing bigger, stronger and the eaters are gaining intelligence. What happens when they recognize the enemy?
The short story The Sandmen established the author's worldwide fame. Warnings against human pride and arrogance, as well as a strong humanistic message, are also heard in the other short stories in the collection: Mist Falls in the Morning, Song for Lya, Steel Angels, In the Sign of the Cross and the Dragon, In the Wastelands and Portraits of Children.