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Sci-fiction sub-genres explore the possibilities of what might be generally through the power of technology.  There are certain sub-genres of science-fiction that have some very strong tropes that you must follow (The tropes themselves define the sub-genre).  Be aware of them when tagging your stories.
 
Sub-genres: Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic, Cyberpunk/Tech Noir, Dystopian, Hard Science Fiction, Libertarian Sci-Fi, Military Sci-Fi, Science Fantasy, Soft Sci-Fi, Space Opera, Space Western, Steampunk, Utopian
 
Top 10 Most Read - Soft Sci-Fi
  1. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees
  2. The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis
  3. Denied by Cia
  4. Ancalagon by Cia
  5. The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X
  6. Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX
  7. A Vampire to the Rescue by comicfan
  8. Rebellion of December by BlackInkRain
  9. The Brotherhood by The Writer X
  10. The Journal of Chris Williams by WolfM
Top 10 Most Read - Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic
  1. The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon
  2. Shelter by Comicality
  3. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar
  4. Dawn of Tears by dkstories
  5. Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon
  6. The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson
  7. The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson
  8. Beyond Imagination by W_L
  9. Safehaven by Comicality
  10. Miles To Go by Comicality
Top 10 Most Read - Dystopian
  1. The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson
  2. The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson
  3. The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson
  4. Beyond Imagination by W_L
  5. Reaching Xiava by astone2292
  6. Corporate Galactic by astone2292
  7. Master Dog by Mikiesboy
  8. The Wrong Guy by Kyle Aarons
  9. Ten Years After by Mawgrim
  10. Apart by northie
Top 10 Most Read - Utopian
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Top 10 Most Read  - Space Western
  1. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr
  2. Mercy by SteveTrevor
Top 10 Most Read - Cyberpunk/Tech Noir
  1. Metanoia by Thorn Wilde
  2. Chase the Morning by Thorn Wilde
  3. When the Party's Over by Thorn Wilde
  4. Threads by Thorn Wilde
  5. This Machine Kills the Machine by Thorn Wilde
Top 10 Most Read - Steampunk
  1. Fortitude by Cia
  2. Run Out of Steam by Brayon
Top 10 Most Read - Military Sci-Fi
  1. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr
  2. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr
  3. The Flash of Brilliance by W_L
  4. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr
  5. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr
  6. A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr
  7. Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr
Top 10 Most Read - Hard Science Fiction
  1. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar
  2. Veil of Shadow by Stellar
  3. Lucid Truth by Stellar
  4. Beyond Imagination by W_L
  5. Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik
  6. Dreams of Humanity by dkstories
  7. Dreams of a Father by dkstories
  8. Leaving Club Leo by C James
Top 10 Most Read - Science Fantasy
  1. Canaan Club by Westley D.
  2. We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees
  3. Crave by LitLover
  4. Goon by dkstories
  5. The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus
  6. Kabal by Aditus
  7. Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees
  8. Paradox Lost by Libby Drew
  9. Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson
  10. Aeris - Guardian Force by Brayon
Top 10 Most Read - Libertarian Sci-Fi
  1. Of Pride and Power by W_L
  2. Just a Milk Run by Myr
  3. Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr
  4. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr
  5. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr
  6. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr
  7. A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr
  8. The Truth is Out There by Myr
  9. Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr
Top 10 Most Read - Space Opera
  1. The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon
  2. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar
  3. Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon
  4. Veil of Shadow by Stellar
  5. Lucid Truth by Stellar
  6. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr
  7. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr
  8. Scent of Smoke by buildercub
  9. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr
  10. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr
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chris191070

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Thanks for this, there are some amazing stories to be read.

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ReaderPaul

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More leads on science fiction and science fantasy!  This post is going into my "GA Info" folder for much future reference.

Some stories could have been in the listing(s) but were probably not marked in the appropriate sub-genre by the author.  For example, the Doorways/Doors series by @Geron Kees has dystopian and post-apocalyptic elements, as the main characters try to discover the why of what is being investigated.

@JamesSavik also has many good short stories and a couple of longer ones which would fit into some of these categories, as does @Cynus.

@Myr, these deep dives you are doing in various fields are a great service to readers such as myself.  Thank you!  And Myr -- some of YOUR stories beg for sequels, please!  all you would need to do is find an extra 40  to 60 hours of extra time in each week....

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Myr

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3 hours ago, ReaderPaul said:

@Myr, these deep dives you are doing in various fields are a great service to readers such as myself.  Thank you!  And Myr -- some of YOUR stories beg for sequels, please!  all you would need to do is find an extra 40  to 60 hours of extra time in each week....

Paul, I'm glad you are finding them useful!  and 60 extra hours a week would be quite handy, yes.  I write in bursts when time allows.  work eats most of my time.... then the site eats a bunch and when what's left.  some day. 

We have two more primary genres left before we start fresh again in 2024 with Adventure. 

3 hours ago, ReaderPaul said:

Some stories could have been in the listing(s) but were probably not marked in the appropriate sub-genre by the author

I plan to work on some items for author outreach on genres during the holiday slowdown.  I also plan to set something up so we can update older stories where the author is no longer active to take advantage of the newer genre options.  And some more material on defining genres for people that are confused.

After all, authors have some great opportunities to write in underpopulated sub-genres. (like Utopian or Steampunk or...)

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centexhairysub

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Some really great works on these lists; and some that I need to check out, but my first thought, is that I truly miss dkstories, he was just so talented.  

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