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    Comedy Genre Deep Dive #8

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    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Comedy Stories Since Deep Dive 7
    Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Buddy Comedy
    Focuses on the dynamic between two main characters, often with contrasting personalities, like "Lethal Weapon" or "The Heat."
    He's a Bastard by Thirdly Complete Love is... 2 (Gus and Rex) by Tony S. Complete Love is... 1 (Marcus and Justus) by Tony S. Complete If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson Complete Ticklish Fun & Games by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold Winter Love: with love & Ovaltine by Tony S. Complete Can I Tell Ya a Secret? by Topher Lydon Complete Life's Ticklish Situations by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold Twin(k)s by Inkognito Complete Stupid in Love by Inkognito Complete Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern
    Funny and less serious stories set in modern times
    The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Clovers End by Wolffang Long-Term Hold Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete The English Year by Jwolf Long-Term Hold North Meets South, Worlds Collide by R. Eric Long-Term Hold Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Colorado Game by Andr0gene Complete Bloodlines by Mark Arbour Complete Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene Complete Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comic Fantasy
    Unserious stories set in a fantasy world.  Example: Terry Pratchet's Color of Magic
    BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Complete Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete First day of Christmas by northie Complete Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Complete Spudhunter! by northie Complete Ivor's short shorts by Ivor Slipper Temporary Hold Beyond the Veil by Laura S. Fox In Process Top 5 Most Read Comedy - Comic Sci-Fi
    Unserious stories set in a sci-fi world.  Example: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
    Ark II by R. Eric Complete Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric Temporary Hold There's Always Time by Paladin Complete An Uncertain Thanksgiving by Paladin Complete Top 3 Most Read Comedy - Comic Horror
    Strong unserious element offsetting horror. Example: Scream, Cabin in the Woods, The Lost Boys
    Kage Match by kbois Complete Boxed In by northie Complete The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Long-Term Hold Top 3 Most Read Comedy - Dark Comedy
    Deals with dark, often taboo subjects with humor. Examples include "Dr. Strangelove" or "Fargo," where humor is derived from grim or tragic situations.
    My Dead Ex is Haunting Me Through Grindr by Inkognito Complete Gagged, Grinded & Legally Screwed by Inkognito Complete Well, This Happened by astone2292 Complete Top 3 Most Read Comedy - Fish Out of Water
    Comedy where characters are placed in unfamiliar environments, leading to humorous situations. "Coming to America" or "The Martian" (with its humorous elements) fit here.
    Bear With Me by Inkognito Complete Heartache, Hangovers & Karaoke Hell by Rafy Complete The Dark and Mystical Twins by BendtedWreath Complete Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Satire
    Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms.
    A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete I'm Gay: A Nifty Story by Jeff Burton Temporary Hold Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Complete Thanks, Dads by Inkognito Temporary Hold Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete Well, Well, Well by Lee Wilson Complete Read Me Like One of Your Gay Werewolf Stories by Inkognito Temporary Hold November Surprise by Refugium Complete Twin(k)s by Inkognito Complete Top 8 Most Read Comedy - Surreal Comedy
    Using illogic and absurdity for humorous effect - Example: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Independence Day
    The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone Complete Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson Complete Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold Welcome to Brain Torture Hotel by Refugium Complete Teddy Bear Lovers Anonymous by Refugium Complete Top 4 Most Read Comedy - Tall Tale
    humorous story with blatant exaggerations such as heroes that do the impossible with nonchalance - Example: Jack and the Bean Stalk, The Princess Bride
    Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete Salvation by Backwoods Boy Complete Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Complete
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    Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 8

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Most Read Action/Adventure Stories since Deep Dive 7

    Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Action Fiction
    focuses on fast-paced action and physical challenges.  Often involves a hero or protagonist facing intense obstacles and overcoming them through physical prowess and skill.
    Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Adventure
    Adventure stories typically have a journey of discovery and exploration
    Circumnavigation by C James Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete ARROW by CLJobe Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Clovers End by Wolffang Long-Term Hold Denied by Cia Complete Let the Music Play by C James Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Spirit Wolves by kbois Complete Top 2 Most Read Action/Adventure - Disaster
    Stories centered around disaster, usually natural but it can be artificial. The disaster itself can be on a global level or extremely localized, imposing peril on only the central characters. Examples from the popularized disaster movie genre include Armageddon, Earthquake, Knowing, The Core, The Day After Tomorrow, and The Towering Inferno
    The Last Boys in Clinton by Lee Wilson Complete Weather Together by Inkognito In Process Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Historical Adventure
    Takes place in a specific historical period or features historical events. Often includes elements of historical fiction and may involve real historical figures. Ex Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
    Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process Millennium by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete Streak by Mark Arbour Complete Poor Man's Son by Mark Arbour Complete Top 0 Most Read Action/Adventure - Martial Arts
    Stories centered around martial arts.  Also popularized by ‘Kung Fu movies’, the primary focus of martial arts stories are the physical fight scenes peppered throughout. Movie examples include Enter the Dragon, Drunken Master, Mortal Kombat, and The Karate Kid
    No stories Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Nautical
    action adventure with a sea-based setting.  Examples: Treasure Island, Pirates of the Caribbean
    Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete Frontier by quokka Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete The Gunroom by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Spy
    lighter-hearted spy - Sort of a Alex Rider and some of the earlier James Bond movies
    CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete Carter's War by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Duty by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Complete Carter's Breach by Topher Lydon Complete Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Carter's Order by Topher Lydon In Process Top 5 Most Read Action/Adventure - Spy-Fi
    Spy with Sci-Fi mixed in. This is usually a more technologically advanced situation that most people's every day life.  Think Enemy of the State, James Bond Moonraker, Jason  Bourne
    La Tombola by drsawzall Complete Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete I Spy With My Little Eye by Myr Complete Dragon Tales by Xfighter1984 Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Super Hero
    Emphasis on action sequences, but with a sci-fi or fantasy element and often capes and costumes. (Unless you listen to Edna Node of The Incredibles (No capes!))
    Running for Home by Lux Apollo Long-Term Hold Holding Back by Thorn Wilde Complete Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz Long-Term Hold Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold The X-Men Chronicles by Matthew Jacob Long-Term Hold The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees Complete The Son of Bat by Solus Magus Long-Term Hold Palingenesis by frozenphenix Complete Tangled Web by PatrickOBrien Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Swashbuckler
    Emphasis on action sequences, but usually with a sword in hand.  Tends to cross over with historical nautical action adventures.  Examples: Zorro and Pirates of the Caribbean.
    Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete The Gunroom by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
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    Western Deep Dive 7

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Western Stories Since Western Deep Dive 6
    Top 0 Most Read Western - Western - Alternative History
    Challenge or subvert the traditional conventions of the genre by providing a more nuanced and critical perspective on the historical events and characters. They might question the morality of certain actions or depict Native American perspectives more accurately.
    No stories Top 0 Most Read Western - Crime Western
    Combine Western themes with the conventions of mystery or crime genres. They may involve detectives or lawmen solving crimes in a Western setting.
    No stories Top 0 Most Read Western - Outlaws and Bandits
    Focus on the perspective of outlaws or antiheroes rather than traditional lawmen. They may explore the motivations and struggles of those on the wrong side of the law.
    No stories Top 1 Most Read Western - Weird West
    Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs)
    GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Author Passed Away Top 2 Most Read Western - Western Historical
    Classic Old West story.  This is an 'old west' story with focus on 'old west' tropes, versus the Historical Western, which is focused on more historical accuracy while being set in the West.
    Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Modern
    Set in a more recent time period or even the present day, these Westerns explore the enduring themes of the genre in a contemporary context.
    Change of Heart by sojourn Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete Maverick Cattle Company by reddirtwriter Complete Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete Wrangler Butts by reddirtwriter Complete Lariats and Lacrosse Sticks by reddirtwriter Long-Term Hold Growing Josh by reddirtwriter Complete Lem by Milos Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Romance
    Western with Romantic elements vs the Romantic Western that is a romance story with a western setting.
    Change of Heart by sojourn Complete Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete A Love to Last by vanalas Complete Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas Complete Top 0 Most Read Western - Western Sci-Fi
    Western with sci-fi elements - think Cowboys & Aliens or Wild Wild West
    No stories
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