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Genre Deep Dives

Western Deep Dive 4

Top 0 Most Read Western - Western - Alternative History Challenge or subvert the traditional conventions of the genre by providing a more nuanced and critical perspective on the historical events and characters. They might question the morality of certain actions or depict Native American perspectives more accurately. No stories Top 0 Most Read Western - Crime Western Combine Western themes with the conventions of mystery or crime genres. They may involve detectives or
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Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 4

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic concerned with the end of civilization, either through nuclear war, plague, or some other general disaster. Post-apocalyptic fiction is set in a world or civilization after such a disaster. Example: 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, I am Legend The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydo
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Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 4

Top 1 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world.  Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm Neon by William King In Process Top 3 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret agents and espionage. Part action-adventure and part thriller, spy stories often follow a government agent racing against the
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Romance Deep Dive 4

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Contemporary Romance Set in the present time, focusing on the romantic relationships of characters in modern settings. Troublemaker by Superpride Complete The Red Zone by CasualWanderer82 Complete The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold How the Coronavirus Jump-Started my Sex Life by KKirk In Process Tragedia Et Amor by P. E. Knapp In Process A to Z by Parker Owens Complete An English Teen, Circumcised in
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Poetry Deep Dive 4

Top 10 Most Read Poetry - Ballad a poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music. Usually follows a form of rhymed (abcb) quatrains alternating four-stress and three-stress lines. a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Complete Audre Lorde Knows What I Mean – 2021 in review by AC Benus Long-Term Hold 1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems by AC Benus Complete Love Looked at Me and Laughed and other poems by AC Benus Complete Second Sight:
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Paranormal Deep Dive 4

Top 0 Most Read Paranormal - Cryptid Features creatures from folklore, mythology, or cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, or Chupacabra. The narrative often revolves around encounters with these mysterious beings. No stories Top 0 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or cursed properties. The plot typically involves characters trying to understand or break the curse associated with the object. No stories To
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Non-Fiction Deep Dive 4

Top 7 Most Read Non-Fiction - Autobiography is a self-written account of one's life. Takes stock of the autobiographer's life from the moment of composition. While biographers generally rely on a wide variety of documents and viewpoints, autobiography may be based entirely on the writer's memory. An Advent Calendar by Aditus Complete Pride Month, and other Haibun by AC Benus Long-Term Hold Second Sight: Remembering Some San Francisco Neighborhoods by AC Benus Comp
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Mystery Deep Dive 4

Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Amateur Sleuth Features characters who are not professional detectives but get involved in solving mysteries due to personal interest or circumstance. Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis In Process Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Caper Light-hearted mystery that is easy to read, witty and not too intense.  Can also be more comic in nature.  Examples: Clue, Scooby Doo, Hardy Boys, or Janet Evanovitch books A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) b
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Literary Fiction Deep Dive 4

Top 0 Most Read Literary Fiction - Bildungsroman A coming-of-age story that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is a classic example. No stories Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary Exploration of the human condition in modern times.  Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete They may not mean to, but they do by Robert Hugill Complete
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Horror Deep Dive 4

Top 0 Most Read Horror - Body Snatcher Revolving around the invasion or replacement of human bodies by extraterrestrial beings, parasites, or other entities, body snatcher horror explores the loss of control over one's own body. No stories Top 0 Most Read Horror - Gothic (aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing themes of horror, romance, and death No stories Top 1 Most Read Horror - Haunted House Horror Focused on haunted or cur
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History Genre Deep Dive 4

Learn more about the History Genres here: Top 9 Most Read Historical - Alternate Nazi's win WWII, Napoleon win's the Battle of Waterloo, Roman Empire never fell without fantasy/speculative fiction items (other than alternate history). The Man in the High Castle Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete Do Over by dkstories Complete Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete Let's Do It by dkst
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Fantasy Genre Deep Dive 4

Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Alternate History Story takes place in alternate version of history, such as what if the Nazi's won "The Man in the High Castle" by Phillip Dick.  Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process Mine! by Cia Complete Fortitude by Cia Complete Goon by dkstories Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Temporary Hold The Spirit of the Plum B
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Comedy Genre Deep Dive #4

Top read stories since May 2024 Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern Funny and less serious stories set in modern times Return to Sender by Andr0gene In Process Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete The Best Year by Krista Complete Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene Complete Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where
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Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 4

Most Read Adventure Stories since May 1, 2024 Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Action Fiction focuses on fast-paced action and physical challenges.  Often involves a hero or protagonist facing intense obstacles and overcoming them through physical prowess and skill. Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
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Western Deep Dive 3

Top 1 Most Read Western - Weird West Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs) GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Author Passed Away Top 2 Most Read Western - Western Historical Classic Old West story.  This is an 'old west' story with focus on 'old west' tropes, versus the Historical Western, which is focused on more historical accuracy while being set in the West. Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall C
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Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 3

Most read stories in the Thriller/Suspense genres in since March 2024. Top 0 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world.  Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm No stories Top 3 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret agents and espionage. Part action-adventure and part thriller, spy stories o
Genre Deep Dives

Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 3

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic concerned with the end of civilization, either through nuclear war, plague, or some other general disaster. Post-apocalyptic fiction is set in a world or civilization after such a disaster. Example: 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, I am Legend The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete The Mantis Variant - Book One by
Genre Deep Dives

Romance Deep Dive 3

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Contemporary Romance Set in the present time, focusing on the romantic relationships of characters in modern settings. No going back by Robert Hugill Complete The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold The Best Year by Krista Complete An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Complete Indian Summer by Backwoods Boy Complete 18 Weeks of Twoe
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Poetry Deep Dive 3

Top Read Poems by sub-genre since Mar 2024. Top 10 Most Read Poetry - Ballad a poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music. Usually follows a form of rhymed (abcb) quatrains alternating four-stress and three-stress lines. Lyrics for Tony - a collection of poems by AC Benus Complete a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Complete Audre Lorde Knows What I Mean – 2021 in review by AC Benus Temporary Hold 1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems
Genre Deep Dives

Paranormal Deep Dive 3

Top Read Paranormal Stories since Feb 2024 Top 0 Most Read Paranormal - Cryptid Features creatures from folklore, mythology, or cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, or Chupacabra. The narrative often revolves around encounters with these mysterious beings. No stories Top 0 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or cursed properties. The plot typically involves characters trying to understand or break the curse asso
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Non-Fiction Deep Dive 3

Non-Fiction Top read Sub-genres since Feb 2024. Top 7 Most Read Non-Fiction - Autobiography is a self-written account of one's life. Takes stock of the autobiographer's life from the moment of composition. While biographers generally rely on a wide variety of documents and viewpoints, autobiography may be based entirely on the writer's memory. An Advent Calendar by Aditus Complete Pride Month, and other Haibun by AC Benus Temporary Hold Second Sight: Remember
Genre Deep Dives

Mystery Deep Dive 3

Top read stories in the Mystery Sub-genres since Feb 2024. Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Caper Light-hearted mystery that is easy to read, witty and not too intense.  Can also be more comic in nature.  Examples: Clue, Scooby Doo, Hardy Boys, or Janet Evanovitch books A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete Top 5 Most Read Mystery - Cozy Mystery also referred to as "cozies", are a sub-genre of crime fiction in which sex and violence occur off stag
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Literary Fiction Deep Dive 3

Top read Literary Fiction Stories since the start of 2024 Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary Exploration of the human condition in modern times.  No going back by Robert Hugill Complete Thicker Than Water by John Henry In Process They may not mean to, but they do by Robert Hugill In Process As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels In Process Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill Complete Goldstein Johnson & Cole
Genre Deep Dives

Horror Deep Dive 3

Top reads by Horror Sub-Genres Since Feb 2024. Top 0 Most Read Horror - Body Snatcher Revolving around the invasion or replacement of human bodies by extraterrestrial beings, parasites, or other entities, body snatcher horror explores the loss of control over one's own body. No stories Top 0 Most Read Horror - Gothic (aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing themes of horror, romance, and death No stories Top 0 Most Read Horror - Ha
Genre Deep Dives

History Genre Deep Dive 3

Top reads in the sub-genres of Historical since last Deep Dive on Jan 30, 2024 Top 8 Most Read Historical - Alternate Nazi's win WWII, Napoleon win's the Battle of Waterloo, Roman Empire never fell without fantasy/speculative fiction items (other than alternate history). The Man in the High Castle Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Temporary Hold Do Over by dkstories Complete Do Over Redux by dk
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