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Top Read Sci-Fi Stories since Sci-Fi Deep Dive 6

Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - AI Consciousness

Explores sentient AI and post-human ethics, often questioning identity, consciousness, and morality.

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

Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - Biopunk

A subgenre of sci-fi focused on genetic engineering, body modification, and biotech gone awry.

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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)

  1. Chase the Morning by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
  2. Metanoia by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
  3. Threads by Thorn Wilde Complete
  4. When the Party's Over by Thorn Wilde Complete
  5. Neon by William King Temporary Hold
  6. 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. Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
  5. Corporate Galactic by astone2292 Complete
  6. Apart by northie Complete
  7. Master Dog by Mikiesboy Complete
  8. The Three Musketeers by RedMoon Complete
  9. Crash Landing by Bill W Complete
  10. Future Imperfect by Bill W 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

  1. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  2. Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
  3. Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
  4. Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process
  5. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
  6. Lucid Truth by Stellar Long-Term Hold
  7. Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete
  8. Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
  9. Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete
  10. Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned

Top 10 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 Complete
  2. Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete
  3. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
  4. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
  5. Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold
  6. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
  7. A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete
  8. The Three Musketeers by RedMoon Complete
  9. The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete
  10. Sigma Squad: The Railroad by RedMoon 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

  1. Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process
  2. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
  3. Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
  4. Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete
  5. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
  6. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
  7. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
  8. Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold
  9. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
  10. A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete

Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - Post Cyberpunk

Futuristic settings with advanced tech but less nihilism than traditional cyberpunk, often with social commentary.

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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. Crave by LitLover Complete
  2. Goon by dkstories Complete
  3. The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete
  4. Caesura by Aditus Complete
  5. Kabal by Aditus Complete
  6. Re-Emergence by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
  7. Canaan Club by Westley D. Long-Term Hold
  8. Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Long-Term Hold
  9. Aeris - Guardian Force by Brayon Long-Term Hold
  10. Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete

Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - Silkpunk

Asian-inspired science fantasy blending mythology, biological technology, and historical aesthetics.

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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. Denied by Cia Complete
  2. The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete
  3. Ancalagon by Cia Complete
  4. Cuddlefish by HinderToyBL Complete
  5. The Strange Life of Jonas Marks by comicfan Complete
  6. Second Adolescence by RolandQ Long-Term Hold
  7. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
  8. The Journal of Chris Williams by WolfM Complete
  9. Project New Dawn by Westarcher Long-Term Hold
  10. The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete

Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - Solarpunk

Utopian or hopeful science fiction with ecological sustainability, community, and harmony with nature.

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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. The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
  2. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  3. Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
  4. Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
  5. Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
  6. Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process
  7. Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete
  8. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
  9. Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Long-Term Hold
  10. Scent of Smoke by buildercub Long-Term Hold

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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chris191070

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Thanks for the awesome deep dive @Myr. We are introduced to some fantastic stories by our fantastic authors.

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ReaderPaul

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13 hours ago, chris191070 said:

Thanks for the awesome deep dive @Myr. We are introduced to some fantastic stories by our fantastic authors.

You are certainly right, Chris.  With authors such as @Geron Kees -- @P. E. Knapp -- @Myr -- @Bill W -- @dkstories -- @W_L -- @Aditus -- @astone2292 -- and more that I need to try a person cannot go wrong.

And titles are important.  I was attracted to P. E. Knapp first by the title of his story, "It All Started with a Shuttle Flight."  Well worth it for the other stories it led me to find.  I was attracted years ago to "Crash Landing" by Bill W.'s story title as well.  "Crash Landing"  is not as "wham bam slam cram glam" as some stories, but well told with several surprises and delights.  And in this Deep Dive I see more titles I have to try.  Thanks, Myr!

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centexhairysub

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As always, thanks for this great look at what is on the site in this genre.  

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Ron

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Oh, man! I have thoughts

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