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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 No stories 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 No stories 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. No stories 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
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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
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dictionary is from 1984... I'm sure it's a verb now...
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2024 Theme is: In too Deep Feel free to interpret the theme in any way you want. The anthologies are not exclusive, but inclusive, so don't worry if you think your entry has only a tangential link to the theme. If you are inspired, then write a short story, poem, or play! Please read these submission guidelines carefully. You may address these themes in any style or genre you choose. Be creative! However, please note this is an anthology of short stories. By definition, a short story must stand alone and not require reading a prior story. It therefore cannot be a chapter in a serial. Who may participate: Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. However, you must be a member here at GA with author or poet status (which is free and can be purchased through the Activities tab: Store link). Please RSVP to the 2024 Anthology In too Deep event (can be found by accessing the activity tab, then events) to receive reminders and also to give the anthology team an idea of number of participants. Submission Guidelines Submission Date: October 1, 2024 Please Note: Submission date is for submission to the Anthology Proof Team. Non-Poetry No Story Limit: Each story submitted must meet quality and editing guidelines. Each story posted as its own submission Minimum word count per story: 1,000 Maximum word count per story: 25,000 Poetry Unlimited number of poems, up to 10,000 words total Posted as a single submission (a collection) Full details and submission guidelines below:
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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 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 No stories
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