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  1. Top Read Action/Adventure Genre Reads Since Deep Dive 8 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. Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp Temporary Hold The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete Carter's Order by Topher Lydon Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Adventure Adventure stories typically have a journey of discovery and exploration Shadow Effect by kbois Complete ARROW by CLJobe Complete Circumnavigation by C James Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Spirit Wolves by kbois Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Sidewinder by Headstall Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees 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 Temporary Hold 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 The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process Flux by Mark Arbour Complete Streak 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 Circumnavigation by C James Complete Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete Frontier by quokka Complete 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 Breach by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's War by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Order by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Duty by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Complete Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Complete Carter's Throne by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete Coyote vs the Water Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete 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 I Spy With My Little Eye by Myr Complete Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete The Truth is Out There 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 Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete Holding Back by Thorn Wilde Complete The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees Complete Confessions of a Gay Supervillain by Jason D. Karl Complete Retail Ninja by astone2292 Complete Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold Adventures Of Joy City's Heroes: Book 1 by Ticklishboy30 Complete The Son of Bat by Solus Magus Long-Term Hold The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz 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 Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete The Gunroom by Mark Arbour Complete The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
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  3. Hello everyone. @Valkyrie is pretty tied up so she asked me to help out with promoting some older Anthologies. We haven't done an Anthology Flashback in awhile, but given the long range weather forcasting for the rest of January, I figured our 2006 Anthology with the theme of Blizzard would be greeted warmly. Keep an eye out, as the team is working on the the 2026 Anthology Theme, which will be launching soon. Without further ado, here are our 2006 - Blizzard entries:
  4. Top Read Western Stories since Deep Dive 7 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 2 Most Read Western - Weird West Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs) GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Author Passed Away My Idiotic Lone Ranger by Lee Wilson Complete 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 Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete LEGALLY BOUND by vanalas Complete Lem by Milos Long-Term Hold Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete Finding Refuge by Headstall Complete Growing Josh by reddirtwriter Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Romance Western with Romantic elements vs the Romantic Western that is a romance story with a western setting. Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Change of Heart by sojourn Complete Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas Complete LEGALLY BOUND by vanalas Complete Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Where Love Lies: Book 1 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
  5. Gay Authors is proud to sponsor the 2026 annual anthology! We have two themes this year: Horizons and Unspoken TL;DR: Interpret the themes anyway you like. You can enter either or both themes with as many entries as you like. Learn more here: The story anthology for 2026 will be due in October.
  6. It's time for our Poetry Anthology for 2026! The theme this year is "Choices" Please RSVP to let us know if you are planning to submit something. Details can be found here:
  7. @wildone, yes we did
  8. Top Read Thriller/Suspense Stories Since Deep Dive 7 Top 2 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world. Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm Neon by William King Temporary Hold Journey To Proxima Centauri b by Lee Wilson Complete Top 9 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret agents and espionage. Part action-adventure and part thriller, spy stories often follow a government agent racing against the clock to thwart a big attack or uncover an enemy's plans in order to save lives—sometimes even the world. Common tropes - agent driven of some agency or another, a feeling of big brother watching, time limits, and possibly deadly love interests. CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete Encrypted by Jeff Burton In Process Carter's Order by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Run by Topher Lydon Complete Medellín by LittleBuddhaTW In Process Carter's Throne by Topher Lydon Complete Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete Coyote vs the Water Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Top 6 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Historical Thriller thrillers where the action and intrigue take place in an earlier time period. Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete The Exchange Students by paren01 Complete The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes Complete The History of British Currency - A Brief Introduction by Refugium Complete The People's House by Altimexis Complete Top 6 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Legal Thriller is a type of crime fiction genre that focuses on the preceding of the investigation, with particular reference to the impacts on courtroom proceedings and the lives of characters. Ex: Runaway Jury Kept Boy to Made Man by empath Complete The Scandal by FV2112 Temporary Hold Unhappy New Year’s Day by Lee Wilson Complete Happy Fourth of July by Lee Wilson Complete A Lunatic's Hostages by Lee Wilson Complete Working Down The List by Lee Wilson Complete Top 4 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Medical Thriller a sub-genre of mystery novels, and they have mysteries that center around medical procedures, diseases, injuries, and medical facilities. Doctor Noonan-Martin, Miracle Worker? by Lee Wilson Complete Doctor Carlo and Brandon by Lee Wilson Complete Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete Happy Fourth of July by Lee Wilson Complete Top 8 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Military Thriller often shares elements with techno thriller, but with a plot that is more focused on military objectives or technologies. Main characters are typically military personnel, and the narrative is often global in scope. Many things Tom Clancy In the Shadow of the Dragon by JamesSavik Complete Kombat Kids by GhostRyder15 Complete Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete Attack and Response by GhostRyder15 Author Passed Away Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Long-Term Hold The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete Barracks Boys by Golden Ghost Pen Complete Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Political Thriller is a thriller that is set against the backdrop of a political power struggle. They usually involve various extra-legal plots, designed to give political power to someone, while their opponents try to stop them. They can involve national or international political scenarios. Anything Tom Clancy CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete Carter's Order by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Run by Topher Lydon Complete Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete Harry Potter and the Destiny of Prophecies by dkstories Complete Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete Consulate Boy by quokka Complete Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete The Conversation by dkstories Complete The People's House by Altimexis Complete Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Psychological Thriller emphasizes the psychological condition of the hero that presents obstacles to his objective, rather than the action. Some psychological thrillers are also about complicated stories that try to deliberately confuse the audience, often by showing them only the same confusing or seemingly nonsensical information that the hero gains Encrypted by Jeff Burton In Process The Last Boys in Clinton by Lee Wilson Complete A Bad Education by CasualWanderer82 Complete Seagull's Bay by CasualWanderer82 Complete Chaotic Romantic by Invnarcel Temporary Hold How I Live Now by D.K. Daniels Complete Face Value by empath Temporary Hold The Wayward Brothers by CasualWanderer82 Temporary Hold A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete On the Strawberry Moon by J92 Complete Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Supernatural Thriller Thriller using paranormal as the driving fear. Ex: Poltergeist, Amityville Horror. Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W Complete Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Complete Trophy Cub by Grumpy Bear Complete Secrets 3: The Road to the Future by Bill W In Process Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away Chaotic Romantic by Invnarcel Temporary Hold It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold Serpent Mound by Grumpy Bear Complete Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Suspense Stories that provide a bit of mystery action, that doesn't amp it up to 11 as a thriller Circumnavigation by C James Complete Stockroom Secrets by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete Let the Music Play by C James Complete Guarded by Wayne Gray Complete Aria Graice by Nephylim Complete Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold Echoes of the Heart by vanalas Complete Special Circumstances by lawfulneutralmage Complete GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away The Long Way by DomLuka Complete Top 7 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Techno Thriller story whose theme is usually technology, or the danger behind the technology people use, including the threat of cyber terrorism such as State of Fear. Goon by dkstories Complete In the Shadow of the Dragon by JamesSavik Complete Do Over by dkstories Complete Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete Let's Do It by dkstories Complete Doing It Right by dkstories Complete The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete
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