List of Science Fiction Short Stories

List Of Science Fiction Short Stories

This is a non-comprehensive list of short stories with significant science fiction elements. Due to the large number of short stories this list is limited to stories that have done one of the following:

  • Defined a sub-genre of science fiction.
  • Founded an important science fiction series.
  • Been the first to introduce a science fiction concept.
  • Won major science fiction or general fiction awards.
  • Topped a major bestseller list.
  • Been important to the field of science fiction in another way.

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