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    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Comedy Stories since Deep Dive 6
    Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern
    Funny and less serious stories set in modern times
    The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold Tyler's Dilemma Part One by Jason Rimbaud In Process Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete Liar vs. Liar by Laura S. Fox In Process Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Complete Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Long-Term Hold Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete The Best Year by Krista 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 In Process Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete The Silver Tongued Scoundrel by ThePhallocrat In Process Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Complete The Amulet Of Darkness by Ticklishboy30 Complete Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete First day of Christmas by northie Complete Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Complete 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 0 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.
    No stories Top 1 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.
    Heartache, Hangovers & Karaoke Hell by Rafy Complete Top 8 Most Read Comedy - Satire
    Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms.
    Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Complete A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete Well, Well, Well by Lee Wilson Complete The Man in the Mirror by Tomkin Watts Complete Heartache, Hangovers & Karaoke Hell by Rafy Complete November Surprise by Refugium Complete Top 8 Most Read Comedy - Surreal Comedy
    Using illogic and absurdity for humorous effect - Example: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Independence Day
    If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson In Process Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone Complete Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete 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 Salvation by Backwoods Boy Complete A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Complete
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    Genre Deep Dives
    Action/Adventure Top Read Stories since Genre Deep Dive 6
    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 Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process The Light at the End of the Tunnel 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 Behaving Responsibly by Tim Hobson Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar 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 Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete A Thousand Years of Hope by lilansui Complete The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete David C. McLavic by CLJobe In Process Let the Music Play by C James Complete Top 1 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 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 Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes In Process HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall 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 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 Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete Frontier by quokka Complete Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees 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 War by Topher Lydon Complete Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Complete Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete The Knight's Tale by Tim Hobson Complete Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Complete Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Carter's Duty by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete What if we all got it wrong_ by Gary L 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 Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold Retail Ninja by astone2292 Complete When Superheroes Play by Ticklishboy30 In Process The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz Long-Term Hold Palingenesis by frozenphenix Complete The Son of Bat by Solus Magus 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 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
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    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Western Stories since Deep Dive 5
    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 Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete Lariats and Lacrosse Sticks by reddirtwriter Long-Term Hold A Love to Last by vanalas Complete Growing Josh by reddirtwriter Complete Wrangler Butts by reddirtwriter 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.
    Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas In Process Change of Heart by sojourn Complete Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete Where Love Lies: Book 1 by vanalas Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall 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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