A collection of stories and short stories by the famous American science fiction writer. Most of the works included in this wonderful book are published in Russian for the first time. Contents: Fritz Leiber. Preface. - Chance meeting. — The birth of a star. - Joan of Arc. - On the river. - Birds of the air. - Wish on a star. - Runaways. — Project “Pyramid”. — There are thirty days in September. - Lost. — The adults will leave the house. - Hallelujah! — Ghosts.