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Literary Fiction Deep Dive 9

Top 10 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. Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds by RedMoon Temporary Hold The Rings of the Oak by Tomkin Watts Complete Jude by E K Stokes Complete Rókus by E K Stokes Complete I'll Ki
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Horror Deep Dive 9

Top Read Horror Stories Since Deep Dive 8 Top 3 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. Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete A Queer Encounter by W_L Complete Frosty by MythOfHappiness Complete Top 7 Most Read Horror - Gothic (aka gothic romanticism; and dark rom
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History Genre Deep Dive 9

Top Read History Stories Since Deep Dive 8 Top 10 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 Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold Do Over by dkstories Complete Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete Kage Matc
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General Fiction Deep Dive 9

Top Read General Fiction Since Deep Dive 8 Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Coming of Age Follows the personal growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. "growing up" The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete A to Z by Parker Owens Complete Adam Blake by CLJobe Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold An English Teen, C
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Fantasy Deep Dive 9

Top Read Fantasy Stories Since Deep Dive 8 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 Mine! by Cia Complete Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete Fortitude by Cia Complete The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy In Process Goon by dkstories Complete Dawn of Tears by dkst
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Comedy Genre Deep Dive #9

Top Read Comedy Stories Since Deep Dive #8 Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Buddy Comedy Focuses on the dynamic between two main characters, often with contrasting personalities, like "Lethal Weapon" or "The Heat." Love is... 2 (Gus and Rex) by Tony S. Complete Love is... 1 (Marcus and Justus) by Tony S. Complete He's a Bastard by Thirdly Complete If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson Complete Ticklish Fun & Games by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold
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Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 9

Top Read Action/Adventure Genre Reads Since Deep Dive 8 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. Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
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Western Deep Dive 8

Top Read Western Stories since Deep Dive 7 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
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Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 8

Top Read Thriller/Suspense Stories Since Deep Dive 7 Top 2 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 Temporary Hold Journey To Proxima Centauri b by Lee Wilson Complete Top 9 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret age
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Gay Authors 2025 - Reading Stats

Every year we try to do a look back at what was popular with our members.  This is all the information for the Top Reads on Gay Authors for 2025. At the top are the top 50 recommended stories in 2025.  Followed by the Top read stories by every Tag. Then wrapping up with the Top Read stories by every genre. We had over 101 million story reads in 2025. Top 15 Most Read Sub-genres for 2025 were: Drama (General Fiction) General Romance ( Romance) Adventure (Action/Adv
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Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 8

Top Read Science Fiction Stories since Deep Dive 7 Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - AI Consciousness Explores sentient AI and post-human ethics, often questioning identity, consciousness, and morality. No stories 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 disast
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Romance Deep Dive 8

Top Read Romance Stories since Deep Dive 7 Top 2 Most Read Romance - Academia / STEM Romance Romance set in STEM, academia, or featuring scientists/engineers;  Jody and the Team by KKirk In Process Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete Top 2 Most Read Romance - Billionaire Romance Romances involving wealthy protagonists, often with power imbalances and glamorous lifestyles. TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process Velvet and Venom by ASH PHOENIX T
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Poetry Deep Dive 8

Top Read Poetry Since Deep Dive 7 Top 5 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. Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens Complete Gentle Healer by Ticklishboy30 Complete A year of schoolwork: poems I submitted for a grade by MythOfHappiness Complete Around the Bend - NaPoWriMo 2022 by Valkyrie Long-Term Hold
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Paranormal Deep Dive 8

Top Read Paranormal Stories Since Deep Dive 7 Top 2 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. Lovesquatch: A Culinary Cryptid Romcom by Rafy Complete A Night on Pine Ridge by Myr Complete Top 3 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or cur
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Non-Fiction Deep Dive 8

Top Read Non-Fiction Stories since Deep Dive 7 Top 10 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. There’s Always One Special Kid by paren01 Complete Pride Month, and other Haibun by AC Benus Long-Term Hold Memoirs o
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Mystery Deep Dive 8

Top Read Mystery Stories Since Deep Dive 7 Top 5 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 Complete Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Temporary Hold Reap the Whirlwind by Josh Aterovis Complete Face Value by empath Temporary Hold Marked by ASH PHOENIX Temp
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Literary Fiction Deep Dive 8

Top Read Literary Stories since Deep Dive 7 Top 9 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. Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete Jude by E K Stokes Complete Rókus by E K Stokes Complete The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds by RedMoon In Process Chess Friends by
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History Genre Deep Dive 8

Top Read History Stories Since Deep Dive 7 Top 10 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 Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
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General Fiction Deep Dive 8

Top Read General Fiction Stories Since Deep Dive 7 Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Coming of Age Follows the personal growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. "growing up" The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete Desert Dropping by DomLuka Complete A to Z by Parker Owens Complete Second Shot by Andrew Q Gordon
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Horror Fiction Deep Dive 8

Top Read Horror Stories since Horror Deep Dive 7 Top 2 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. Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete Frosty by MythOfHappiness Complete Top 5 Most Read Horror - Gothic (aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing th
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Fantasy Deep Dive 8

Top Read Fantasy Stories since Deep Dive 7 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 Mine! by Cia Complete Fortitude by Cia Complete Goon by dkstories Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra
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Comedy Genre Deep Dive #8

Top Read Comedy Stories Since Deep Dive 7 Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Buddy Comedy Focuses on the dynamic between two main characters, often with contrasting personalities, like "Lethal Weapon" or "The Heat." He's a Bastard by Thirdly Complete Love is... 2 (Gus and Rex) by Tony S. Complete Love is... 1 (Marcus and Justus) by Tony S. Complete If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson Complete Ticklish Fun & Games by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold
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Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 8

Most Read Action/Adventure Stories since Deep Dive 7 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 Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete The Case of
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Western Deep Dive 7

Top Read Western Stories Since Western Deep Dive 6 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
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Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 7

Top Read Thriller/Suspense Stories Since Deep Dive 6 Top 2 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 Temporary Hold Journey To Proxima Centauri b by Lee Wilson Complete Top 5 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret age
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