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    Western Deep Dive 5

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    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

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    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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    Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 5

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    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
    Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned Miles To Go by Comicality Complete Top 6 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 Neon by William King Temporary Hold Threads by Thorn Wilde Complete When the Party's Over 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 Master Dog by Mikiesboy Complete The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Corporate Galactic by astone2292 Complete Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned Neon by William King Temporary Hold Reaching Xiava by astone2292 Complete Ten Years After by Mawgrim Complete The Wrong Guy by Kyle Aarons Complete Top 10 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
    Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete Lucid Truth by Stellar Temporary Hold Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Long-Term Hold 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 Complete A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete The Truth is Out There 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 - 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
    Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete Lace & Éclair by Celian Complete A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete 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
    Crave by LitLover Complete Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Temporary Hold Peter the Meteor(ologist) by Lee Wilson Complete Kabal by Aditus Complete Goon by dkstories Complete Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Caesura by Aditus Complete The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete Who Was That Boogeyman I Saw You With Last Night, Charlie Boone? by Geron Kees Complete Canaan Club by Westley D. Long-Term Hold 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.
    Ancalagon by Cia Complete Denied by Cia Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Take me to Your Leader by quokka Complete Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete The Strange Life of Jonas Marks by comicfan Complete Attunga by Palantir Complete Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX In Process 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.
    Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon In Process It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Temporary Hold Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric In Process Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete 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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