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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

  1. The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
  2. Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
  3. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  4. The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  5. Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
  6. Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
  7. The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  8. Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
  9. Miles To Go by Comicality Complete
  10. Safehaven by Comicality Author Passed Away

Top 5 Most Read Science Fiction - Cyberpunk/Tech Noir

is a subgenre of science fiction in a dystopian futuristic setting that tends to focus on a combination of lowlife and high tech. Ex Cyperpunk 2077, Bladerunner, A.I. Robocop (original)

  1. Metanoia by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
  2. Chase the Morning by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
  3. When the Party's Over by Thorn Wilde Complete
  4. Threads by Thorn Wilde Complete
  5. This Machine Kills the Machine by Thorn Wilde Complete

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Dystopian

Stories set in a police state or dictatorship. Example: 1984, Clockwork Orange,  Australia in 2021, Bladerunner

  1. The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  2. The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  3. The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  4. Master Dog by Mikiesboy Complete
  5. Corporate Galactic by astone2292 Complete
  6. Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
  7. Reaching Xiava by astone2292 Complete
  8. Ten Years After by Mawgrim Complete
  9. The Wrong Guy by Kyle Aarons Complete
  10. Apart by northie Complete

Top 9 Most Read Science Fiction - Hard Science Fiction

"Hard Science" Fiction. Stories whose scientific elements are reasonably detailed, well-researched and considered to be relatively plausible given current knowledge and technology.  This genre has a very, very strong aversion to anything fantasy or anything that can't be explained directly with ties to known science.  Example: Jurassic Park, The Martian

  1. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  2. Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
  3. Lucid Truth by Stellar Temporary Hold
  4. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp In Process
  5. Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
  6. Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
  7. Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Temporary Hold
  8. Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete
  9. Leaving Club Leo by C James Complete

Top 9 Most Read Science Fiction - Libertarian Sci-Fi

is a subgenre of science fiction that focuses individualism and private ownership of the means of production. Ex:  Atlas Shrugs, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

  1. Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process
  2. Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete
  3. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
  4. The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete
  5. Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete
  6. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
  7. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
  8. A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete
  9. Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold

Top 9 Most Read Science Fiction - Military Sci-Fi

in essence, the addition of science fiction elements into a military fiction story. These stories are told from the point of view of the military, or a main character who is a soldier in the military. It usually includes technology far superior to that of current day, but not necessarily implausible. (Note that some military science fiction stories fit at least somewhat into the "hard science fiction" subgenre as well.) ex - Battlestar Galactica

  1. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp In Process
  2. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
  3. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
  4. Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete
  5. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
  6. The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete
  7. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
  8. A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete
  9. Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Science Fantasy

is a mixed genre within speculative fiction that simultaneously draws upon or combines tropes and elements from both science fiction and fantasy. Ex: 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, Star Trek, Star Wars

  1. Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson In Process
  2. Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  3. Crave by LitLover Complete
  4. Canaan Club by Westley D. Temporary Hold
  5. Goon by dkstories Complete
  6. The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete
  7. Kabal by Aditus Complete
  8. Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  9. We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  10. Re-Emergence by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Soft Sci-Fi

stories in which the science involved is not detailed, typically dealing more with cultural, social, and political interactions often set in near future.

  1. The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete
  2. Ancalagon by Cia Complete
  3. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
  4. Denied by Cia Complete
  5. The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
  6. Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees In Process
  7. Attunga by Palantir Complete
  8. The Journal of Chris Williams by WolfM Complete
  9. The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete
  10. Mparntwe. by Palantir Complete

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Space Opera

Space opera emphasizes science fictional space warfare often with risk-taking space adventures and chivalric romance. Set mainly in outer space, it features technological  faster-than-light travel, weapons, and sophisticated technology, on a backdrop of galactic empires and interstellar wars with aliens, sometimes even Far, Far Away. Ex: Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactaca, Babylon 5.

  1. Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson In Process
  2. The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
  3. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  4. Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
  5. Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
  6. Lucid Truth by Stellar Temporary Hold
  7. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp In Process
  8. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
  9. Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
  10. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete

Top 2 Most Read Science Fiction - Space Western

Sci-fi story with western elements Example: Firefly

  1. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
  2. Mercy by SteveTrevor Long-Term Hold

Top 2 Most Read Science Fiction - Steampunk

Sci-Fi Historical usually set in Victorian age or 19th century American West and based around steam technology.  Ex: Wild Wild West, Timekeepers

  1. Fortitude by Cia Complete
  2. Run Out of Steam by Brayon Complete

Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - Utopian

the Idealized "perfect" human society.  Example: Star Trek, 3001: The Final Odyssey

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centexhairysub

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A few really great stories on these lists.

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chris191070

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Some great stories on this deep dive.

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Bill W

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@Myr sure seems to have a lot of stories in this deep dive.  :2thumbs:

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6 hours ago, Bill W said:

@Myr sure seems to have a lot of stories in this deep dive.  :2thumbs:

A good marketing opportunity for people to spot those less than 10 count genres to write a story for, no?

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Just now, Myr said:

A good marketing opportunity for people to spot those less than 10 count genres to write a story for, no?

Yes, absolutely. 

 

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6 hours ago, Myr said:

A good marketing opportunity for people to spot those less than 10 count genres to write a story for, no?

True, surprise no one else has done Sci-Fi Utopia and we're the only ones to tackle Libertarian Sci-Fi.

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40 minutes ago, W_L said:

True, surprise no one else has done Sci-Fi Utopia and we're the only ones to tackle Libertarian Sci-Fi.

I believe it's because you have to have a true Libertarian mindset to do it effectively, so you and @Myr seem to possess that requirement.  

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22 hours ago, Bill W said:

I believe it's because you have to have a true Libertarian mindset to do it effectively, so you and @Myr seem to possess that requirement.  

You just have to create a story with a character that aims for freedom of action and thought. 

The Medieval era of Europe might have been socially conservative, but it's economical and ideological background was very collectivist, akin to commune systems of the 20th century. Creating an opposing idea against both the historic facts of Catholic collectivism and Protestant elitist crony capitalism (the nobles who sided with reformation weren't doing it for free, why do you think English Crown is the largest landowners in the world), Libertarian thought is the obvious 3rd choice with a modern outlook at the results of both historical forces. That's why I tagged it the story as Libertarian Sci-Fi. 

Most people assume Libertarian thought runs in lockstep with conservatives, but it's different. Capitalism is not the end goal of Libertarianism: individual freedom and individual obligations are. 

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Glad I tripped over this blog. Easy list of reading for editing breaks  @Myr I'm shocked I'm in such good standing in my genres considering the authors I'm writing with! It also gives me ideas for resurrecting my Firefly story. Miss that show. Steampunk looks good too. Another genre I love.

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1 hour ago, P. E. Knapp said:

Firefly story

I can't remember if we added that Fandom in... but if we didn't just drop me a message and we'll get it in there.

Sci-Fi is less active on site that Romance.

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3 minutes ago, Myr said:

I can't remember if we added that Fandom in... but if we didn't just drop me a message and we'll get it in there.

Sci-Fi is less active on site that Romance.

Will do Myr. Thanks! I have a Romance that I am blowing the dust off of too, but Sci-fi is more my genre. Usually, Sci-Fi is less active and that is OK. It's an acquired taste like Octopus. Not many people try it, but the ones that do, love it. 

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