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
The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
Shadow Effect by kbois Complete
The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Complete
Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete
Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Adventure
Adventure stories typically have a journey of discovery and exploration
Circumnavigation by C James Complete
ARROW by CLJobe Complete
Deeds of Their Past by mcarss In Process
Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Country Retreat by quokka In Process
Goldstein Johnson & Cole (2024 re-write) by Mancunian Complete
Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete
Let the Music Play by C James Complete
Awaken by Demiurge Complete
Top 0 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
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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 In Process
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Millennium by Mark Arbour Complete
Flux 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
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Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Nautical
action adventure with a sea-based setting. Examples: Treasure Island, Pirates of the Caribbean
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure 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
Frontier by quokka Complete
The Gunroom by Mark Arbour Complete
Top 8 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
Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete
Carter's War 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 Duty by Topher Lydon Complete
Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete
The Knight's Tale by Tim Hobson 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
Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete
I Spy With My Little Eye 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
Retail Ninja by astone2292 Complete
Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold
Palingenesis by frozenphenix Complete
Inked by Carlos Hazday 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.
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure 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
The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
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.
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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.
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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.
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Top 1 Most Read Western - Weird West
Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs)
GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Temporary Hold
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.
Running The Quarter Mile by Winged_Wolf Long-Term Hold
Change of Heart by sojourn Complete
Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites In Process
Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete
Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete
Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete
Ticklish Descendants by Ticklishboy30 Abandoned
Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete
A Love to Last 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
Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites In Process
Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete
Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete
The Mistress by vanalas In Process
Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
A Love to Last by vanalas Complete
Top 0 Most Read Western - Western Sci-Fi
Western with sci-fi elements - think Cowboys & Aliens or Wild Wild West
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Top 0 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller
thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world. Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm
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Top 3 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
Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete
Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus 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 Temporary Hold
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete
The People's House by Altimexis Complete
Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete
The History of British Currency - A Brief Introduction by Refugium Complete
Top 0 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
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Top 0 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.
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Top 5 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
Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Temporary Hold
The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete
Attack and Response by GhostRyder15 Author Deceased
Top 8 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
Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete
Harry Potter and the Destiny of Prophecies by dkstories Complete
Consulate Boy by quokka Complete
The People's House by Altimexis Complete
Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete
The Conversation by dkstories Complete
Top 8 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
On the Strawberry Moon by J92 Temporary Hold
How I Live Now by D.K. Daniels Complete
Inherited by lomax61 Complete
A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete
Subconscious Mind by Zuri Complete
WHITE-JACKET – A Man at War – A Filmscript by AC Benus Complete
Resentment: A Psychological Thriller by ValentineDavis21 Long-Term Hold
Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Supernatural Thriller
Thriller using paranormal as the driving fear. Ex: Poltergeist, Amityville Horror.
The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Complete
Shadow Effect by kbois Complete
Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W In Process
Shelter by Comicality Long-Term Hold
It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 In Process
Trophy Cub by Grumpy Bear Complete
Savage Beasts by Grumpy Bear Complete
Serpent Mound by Grumpy Bear Complete
Gods and Ancients by Grumpy Bear Temporary Hold
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
Breakdown by Archangel_of_Pain Complete
Clovers End by Wolffang Long-Term Hold
Trigger The Years Past by x Trevor x Complete
Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold
My Only Escape by Comicality Complete
Circumnavigation by C James Complete
GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Long-Term Hold
Shadow of my Father by JacobMillerTex Long-Term Hold
The Secret Life of Billy Chase by Comicality Complete
Special Circumstances by lawfulneutralmage In Process
Top 6 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.
In the Shadow of the Dragon by JamesSavik Complete
Do Over by dkstories Complete
Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
Doing It Right by dkstories Complete
The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete
So, sorry for the lack of monologue. It's been a long day and everyone is on the road for the holiday, including Mr. Hockey.
Monday gave us CSR:
Tue was our second Deep Dive into Sci-Fi
Thu was the Author Guess Who #21 Reveal
Friday was prompts:
Saturday, @Comicality brought us Underwritten
Words of the Week:
Intrinsic, Douglas Fir, nuance, settee, pompous, recital, rawboned
For Story updates, we had quite a few.
2 Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories
The Ultimate Vehicle of Earthly Bliss by AC Benus In Process
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process
3 Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories
Window Stories by Ronyx In Process
Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W In Process
Beyond the Crags by Kyle Aarons In Process
25 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories
Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson In Process
The Mistress by vanalas In Process
Oregon in the Fall by drown In Process
Thicker Than Water by John Henry In Process
Country Retreat by quokka In Process
Between Two Mountains by James Carnarvon In Process
Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process
Deeds of Their Past by mcarss In Process
No going back by Robert Hugill In Process
Who's Afraid of Joe Vincente by chris191070 In Process
Jail Cell Love Affair by Lee Wilson Complete
Andre and Chris by Paladin In Process
Life's a Dreamboat by J92 In Process
As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels In Process
Trash Polka by Demiurge In Process
The Shadowy Path by Lupus In Process
They may not mean to, but they do by Robert Hugill In Process
Halos and Heroes, Book 1 of Finding Home series by JJQuinn In Process
Re-Education by Justin4Fun In Process
You're so Weird by Arch Hunter In Process
Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 In Process
Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox In Process
Heat by MythOfHappiness In Process
Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir In Process
Never walk alone- Walk on by Andre Delport In Process
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
Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
Shelter by Comicality Long-Term Hold
The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Safehaven by Comicality Long-Term Hold
Miles To Go by Comicality Complete
Top 5 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)
Metanoia by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
Chase the Morning by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
When the Party's Over by Thorn Wilde Complete
Threads 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 Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Reaching Xiava by astone2292 Complete
Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
Corporate Galactic by astone2292 Complete
Master Dog by Mikiesboy Complete
The Wrong Guy by Kyle Aarons Complete
Ten Years After by Mawgrim Complete
Apart by northie Complete
Top 8 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
Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
Lucid Truth by Stellar Temporary Hold
Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Temporary Hold
Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
Leaving Club Leo by C James Complete
Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete
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 In Process
A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete
A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete
The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete
A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete
Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold
Top 8 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
A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete
The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete
A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete
Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold
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
Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Crave by LitLover Complete
Canaan Club by Westley D. Temporary Hold
Goon by dkstories Complete
The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete
Kabal by Aditus Complete
We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
Re-Emergence by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
Hang THIS On Your Christmas Tree, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
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.
Second Adolescence by RolandQ Long-Term Hold
Overreach by Atheugorei Long-Term Hold
Homecoming by Altimexis Complete
Cuddlefish by HinderToyBL Complete
The Talents of the Fallen by JMH Complete
Project New Dawn by Westarcher Long-Term Hold
0's and 1's: CBDT by W_L Complete
The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete
The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
Light Reaches Earth by Comicality 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.
The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
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
A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
Exodus by W_L 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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