Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 10
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Top Read Sci-Fi Stories Since Deep Dive 9
Top 1 Most Read Science Fiction - AI Consciousness
Explores sentient AI and post-human ethics, often questioning identity, consciousness, and morality.
- The Construct by Topher Lydon Complete
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
- Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
- The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
- The Last Boys in Clinton by Lee Wilson Complete
- Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
- Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
- Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
- Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
- The Librarian and the Assassin, a Sapphic Romance at the End of the World by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- 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.
Top 7 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)
- The Construct by Topher Lydon Complete
- Neon by William King Temporary Hold
- Chase the Morning by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
- Metanoia 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
- Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete
- The Librarian and the Assassin, a Sapphic Romance at the End of the World by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Three Musketeers by RedMoon Complete
- The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Master Dog by Mikiesboy Complete
- The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Sigma Squad: The Railroad by RedMoon Complete
- The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Corporate Galactic by astone2292 Complete
- Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
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
- Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp Temporary Hold
- Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
- Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
- It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
- Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Lucid Truth by Stellar Long-Term Hold
- Guideverse: The Future by Invnarcel Temporary Hold
- 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
- The Vega Vixen by Topher Lydon Complete
- Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
- The Three Musketeers by RedMoon Complete
- Sigma Squad: The Railroad by RedMoon Complete
- Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold
- A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
- Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete
- Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete
- A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete
- A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 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
- Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp Temporary Hold
- The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy Temporary Hold
- Reverent: Six by Tony S. Complete
- It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold
- Journey To Proxima Centauri b by Lee Wilson Complete
- Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
- A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
Top 1 Most Read Science Fiction - Post Cyberpunk
Futuristic settings with advanced tech but less nihilism than traditional cyberpunk, often with social commentary.
- The Construct by Topher Lydon 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
- The Watchers by Topher Lydon Complete
- Reverent: Six by Tony S. Complete
- The Watchers: Paradox Lost by Topher Lydon Complete
- We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Long-Term Hold
- Canaan Club by Westley D. Long-Term Hold
- Crave by LitLover Complete
- Who Was That Boogeyman I Saw You With Last Night, Charlie Boone? by Geron Kees Complete
- Kabal by Aditus Complete
- Goon by dkstories Complete
Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - Silkpunk
Asian-inspired science fantasy blending mythology, biological technology, and historical aesthetics.
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.
- The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
- The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
- The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete
- Denied by Cia Complete
- Ancalagon by Cia Complete
- Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete
- Deep Space Journey by quokka Complete
- Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- Attunga by Palantir Complete
- The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy Temporary Hold
Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - Solarpunk
Utopian or hopeful science fiction with ecological sustainability, community, and harmony with nature.
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.
- Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp Temporary Hold
- Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete
- Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
- The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
- Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds by RedMoon Temporary Hold
- Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
- Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
- It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Long-Term Hold
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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