Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 4
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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
- The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
- Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
- Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
- Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
- Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
- The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
- Neon by William King In Process
- The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
Top 6 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)
- Neon by William King In Process
- Metanoia by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
- Chase the Morning by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
- Threads by Thorn Wilde Complete
- When the Party's Over by Thorn Wilde Complete
- 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
- The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Neon by William King In Process
- Master Dog by Mikiesboy Complete
- The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
- Corporate Galactic by astone2292 Complete
- Reaching Xiava by astone2292 Complete
- Ten Years After by Mawgrim Complete
- Apart by northie Complete
Top 10 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
- Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
- It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
- Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
- Lucid Truth by Stellar Temporary Hold
- Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
- Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
- Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete
- Leaving Club Leo by C James Complete
- Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Long-Term Hold
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
- Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
- Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete
- Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete
- A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
- The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete
- A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
- A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
- Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold
- A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete
Top 10 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
- Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
- It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp In Process
- Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete
- Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
- A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
- A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
- A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
- Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold
- The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete
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
- Heckle Me Not (Lest Ye Die - Laughing) by Lee Wilson Complete
- Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Temporary Hold
- Who Was That Boogeyman I Saw You With Last Night, Charlie Boone? by Geron Kees In Process
- Crave by LitLover Complete
- Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Goon by dkstories Complete
- The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete
- Kabal by Aditus Complete
- Canaan Club by Westley D. Temporary Hold
- Neon by William King In Process
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.
- Take me to Your Leader by quokka Complete
- Ancalagon by Cia Complete
- Denied by Cia Complete
- The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete
- The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
- The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
- Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete
- Heckle Me Not (Lest Ye Die - Laughing) by Lee Wilson Complete
- The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete
- The Journal of Chris Williams by WolfM 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.
- Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
- It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Temporary Hold
- The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
- Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp In Process
- Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
- Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
- Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
- Lucid Truth by Stellar Temporary Hold
- Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
Top 2 Most Read Science Fiction - Space Western
Sci-fi story with western elements Example: Firefly
- Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
- 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
- Fortitude by Cia Complete
- 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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