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    Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 6

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    Genre Deep Dives
    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 Hercules vs Antaeus by Catgenie In Process Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process Behaving Responsibly by Tim Hobson In Process The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process 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
    Shadow Effect by kbois Complete ARROW by CLJobe Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Circumnavigation by C James Complete Spirit Wolves by kbois Complete Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Cosmic Inception by Cia 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
    No stories 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 Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Flux by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process 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
    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 Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Complete Tall Ship Adventures by quokka Complete HMS Belvidera 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 Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Complete Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Complete The Knight's Tale by Tim Hobson Complete Carter's War by Topher Lydon Complete Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Duty 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!))
    Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete Running for Home by Lux Apollo Long-Term Hold The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees Complete Holding Back by Thorn Wilde Complete Retail Ninja by astone2292 Complete The Son of Bat by Solus Magus Long-Term Hold Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz Long-Term Hold The X-Men Chronicles by Matthew Jacob Long-Term Hold 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 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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    Western Deep Dive 5

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    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 Finding Refuge by Headstall Complete Growing Josh by reddirtwriter Complete Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete Digitals and Denim by reddirtwriter Complete Maverick Cattle Company 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.
    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 Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Where Love Lies by vanalas In Process Forever My Love by vanalas Complete THE STORY OF US by vanalas In Process Top 0 Most Read Western - Western Sci-Fi
    Western with sci-fi elements - think Cowboys & Aliens or Wild Wild West
    No stories 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.
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    Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 5

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top 1 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 In Process Top 4 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 Soft Shadows by E K Stokes In Process Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete Top 7 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 In Process Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete The People's House by Altimexis Complete The History of British Currency - A Brief Introduction by Refugium Complete Top 3 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 In Process Unhappy New Year’s Day by Lee Wilson Complete Top 2 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 Top 6 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
    Soft Shadows by E K Stokes In Process In the Shadow of the Dragon by JamesSavik Complete Kombat Kids by GhostRyder15 Complete Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Long-Term Hold Attack and Response by GhostRyder15 Author Passed Away The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete 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 Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete The People's House by Altimexis Complete The Conversation by dkstories 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
    Seagull's Bay by CasualWanderer82 Complete How I Live Now by D.K. Daniels Complete Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Complete On the Strawberry Moon by J92 Complete Inherited by lomax61 Complete Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete Subconscious Mind by Zuri Complete A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete Murder in Paradise by E K Stokes Complete The Wayward Brothers by CasualWanderer82 Temporary Hold Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Supernatural Thriller
    Thriller using paranormal as the driving fear. Ex: Poltergeist, Amityville Horror.
    Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W In Process The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away Trophy Cub by Grumpy Bear Complete It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold Savage Beasts by Grumpy Bear Complete Gods and Ancients by Grumpy Bear Long-Term 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 In Process Echoes of the Heart by vanalas Complete Guarded by Wayne Gray Complete Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold Aria Graice by Nephylim Long-Term Hold Let the Music Play by C James Complete My Only Escape by Comicality Complete Special Circumstances by lawfulneutralmage Complete GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away 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 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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