"The Veldt," a story from Bradbury's collection The Illustrated Man, features a brother and sister who can travel anywhere in the world using their nursery's electronic screen. Similar to "Soft Rains," the consequences of this technology can be lethal.

I, Robot (1950) by Isaac Asimov is one of his earliest compilations of science fiction stories, all written according to his "Three Laws of Robotics." These laws dictate that a robot cannot harm humans, must follow orders, and must protect its own existence.

"The Fall of the House of Usher" (1839) by Edgar Allan Poe is a classic horror story. In it, Roderick Usher believes his house is bent on destroying him, and the narrator helplessly observes the collapse of both the house and Usher.

On the Beach (1957) by Nevil Shute is a novel about survivors of a nuclear apocalypse who await their inevitable fate on an Australian beach.