Hardboiled is a roleplaying game of the 1930s-40s pulp detective action where you play regular folk who have decided to fight back against criminal elements running wild in your city. But there's more to fighting for justice and safe streets than picking up your hat and gun to take on the kingpins and their thugs; you'll need to beat your enemies at their own game because the rot reaches the corridors of power! Can you stay true to your principles, even when those you love and protect are threatened? Or will you spiral down into a nihilistic pit of bitterness and blood?Hardboiled is a complete roleplaying game using the vs. M Engine, a rules-light and card-based system that is easy to learn and fast to play. Even novice gamers will have no problem creating interesting characters, learning the rules, and starting a game. All you need are two decks of regular playing cards and a few friends! This book contains everything to get you started:Straightforward rules to get you in the game in a flash!New rules to determine your character's personal code.A complete listing of archetypical criminals.Easy rules to help you create your own underworld gangs.Different styles of play: Classic (detective pulp), or Noir (gritty moral ambiguity).Plenty of adventure hooks to get you cleaning up your city!

For over a hundred years the savage world of Mars has lived in the minds of generations of readers around the world! Now fans can enjoy new adventures in the grand sword and sandals tradition of the original tales! Inside you will find five all new adventures set across the mythic Martian landscape. Featuring: Divided Loyalties by Geoff Gander The Tyrants of Mars by Evan Dicken The Mermaids of Mars by Travis Hiltz Exodus from Mars by J. M. Stewart and The Dregs of Mars by Mark Brandon Allen, plus an essay by Teel James Glenn! Edited by Nicholas Ahlhelm, Pulp Empire is proud to present this all new anthology of great pulp adventure tales!

Welcome to "Principia Ponderosa," land of wide-open spaces and dark dreams. Third Flatiron Anthologies presents "Principia Ponderosa," 17 new science fiction and fantasy stories exploring weird western, fantasy, gothic, and steampunk themes.Our authors dig into the principles that have made Weird West fertile ground for speculative fiction and adventure.The international group of contributors to "Principia Ponderosa" make this a unique and varied collection that is sure to please fans of speculative fiction.

Here is a new original homage to Lovecraft's writings and to his readers. Let's just hope by reading these stories, we don't somehow unleash the old ones on the world.New Tales of the Old Ones is a tribute to the tremendous influence H.P. Lovecraft had on the world of sci-fi, horror, mystery, and especially 'weird tales'. Lovecraft didn't just flaunt traditional philosophy and storytelling of the time period, he flipped it on its head. His works included many themes including religion, the dangers of science, fate, and humanity's inability to understand the supernatural. The stories also dealt with humanity's impotence against the supernatural's potential sinister power. He explored subjects such as worlds beyond our perception, worlds that could be all around us, awaiting discovery. In these worlds, we were powerless to the mysteries they held, the dangers they presented. Within these pages, you will find stories that share these same themes, these same mysteries, these same frights. The authors who have been chosen to be a part of this compilation are the cream of the crop, authors who have been chosen for properly honouring Lovecraft's works.New Tales of the Old Ones is the perfect tribute to the legacy of Lovecraft.So, with trepidation, step in to the world of Ry'leh...