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    History Genre Deep Dive 4

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Learn more about the History Genres here:
    Top 9 Most Read Historical - Alternate
    Nazi's win WWII, Napoleon win's the Battle of Waterloo, Roman Empire never fell without fantasy/speculative fiction items (other than alternate history). The Man in the High Castle
    Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete Do Over by dkstories Complete Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete Let's Do It by dkstories Complete Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold Doing It Right by dkstories Complete human nature by small mercy Complete We Are All Men: An Omegaverse Fiction by cehammock Long-Term Hold Top 4 Most Read Historical - Ancient Greco-Roman
    In reference to ancient Greek and Roman times. Cultural, political, societal. Ideas, original Olympic games, orgies, Creaser's, senators.
    Hymenaios, or the Marriage of the God of Marriage by AC Benus Complete Good News, or Paul's Letter to the Romans by AC Benus Long-Term Hold Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold Homophobia and the Zombie Menace, plus other essays by AC Benus Temporary Hold Top 6 Most Read Historical - Ancient Orient
    Near East, Ottoman Empire, Middle East, Mesopotamia. Early, middle, late Bronze Age, Iron Age.
    The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete Sword of the Missed (SOTM) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold To Dance On Your Fingertips by small mercy Long-Term Hold Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Historical - Cold War
    Stories set in the height of the cold war from 1950-1990. Early Tom Clancy novels
    Chronicles Of An Academic Predator by Mark Arbour Complete Be Rad by Mark Arbour Complete Jay & Miles by ColumbusGuy Long-Term Hold The Land Whore by Mark Arbour Complete 1968 by Mark Arbour Complete A Summer Love by Mark Arbour 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 Top 10 Most Read Historical - Historical Drama
    Features a dramatic narrative set in a historical period, often focusing on the lives of ordinary people or families living through significant historical events.
    The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Millennium by Mark Arbour Complete Streak by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete Flux by Mark Arbour Complete Top 0 Most Read Historical - Historical Thriller
    Incorporates elements of suspense, espionage, or political intrigue within a historical setting. Plots may involve conspiracies, espionage, or historical events with a thriller-style pacing.
    No stories Top 1 Most Read Historical - Industrial Revolution
    Conversion to modern inventions and processes. Not limited to railroad, cotton gin, electricity.
    WHITE-JACKET – A Man at War – A Filmscript by AC Benus Complete Top 1 Most Read Historical - Medieval
    Medieval Drama, love, poetry, romance. Think Game of Thrones
    A Declaration of War by Mawgrim Complete Top 10 Most Read Historical - Non-Contemporary
    Stories set in previous times
    Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process Marcus and the Slave by Kiltie69 Complete Rome by CLJobe Complete Papa Stour by quokka Complete Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete Aussie Pioneers by quokka Complete The Golden Portifor by Mike Arram Complete A Soldier's Guide to Single Parenting by Dodger Complete Life Goes On by Tallguyct Complete Bound & Bound – the Curse and the Captives – by AC Benus Long-Term Hold Top 0 Most Read Historical - Victorian
    Set during the Victorian era (1837–1901), these novels capture the social, cultural, and technological changes of the time. Dickensian novels are classic examples.
    No stories Top 8 Most Read Historical - Western
    Places the story in the American West during the 19th century, exploring the challenges and adventures faced by pioneers, settlers, and Native Americans.
    Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Complete The Mistress by vanalas Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete Off the Rails by W_L Complete Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Top 6 Most Read Historical - World Wars
    Stories set in the time frame of WWI and WWII and in between about 1914-1945
    Lukas by Connectwriter In Process Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete Come Back To Us by LittleCherryBlossom26 Long-Term Hold The Thousandth Regiment by AC Benus Complete A Love Story with a Prisoner of War by joecarlson Long-Term Hold In the Service by RolandQ Complete
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    General Fiction Deep Dive 4

    By Myr,


    Weekly Wrap Up
    Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Coming of Age
    Follows the personal growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. "growing up"
    Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete Adam Blake by CLJobe Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Indian Summer by Backwoods Boy Complete After We Danced by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete Song For Guy by Mark Ponyboy Peters In Process Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Drama
    Stories with serious tone
    Country Retreat by quokka Complete Return to Sender by Andr0gene In Process Manny Needs a Nanny by Lee Wilson Complete Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete Sold Into Freedom by Mikiesboy Complete The Making of a Slave by and9993 Complete They may not mean to, but they do by Robert Hugill Complete Crossing the line by Robert Hugill In Process Halos and Heroes by JJQuinn Temporary Hold After We Danced by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Experimental
    Stories that explore new directions and don't fit into an existing genre or several genres.
    Men Of Honor by CasualWanderer82 Complete Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus Complete Dark Moonlight – Hustlers and Geisha by AC Benus Complete Strip Supa by astone2292 Complete His Beautiful Boy by CasualWanderer82 Complete Talented Teens by AusGlitterati Complete Tales of Inanimate Objects by astone2292 Complete The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete Over the Cliff by TeamStilinski Long-Term Hold One Hundred Forty-Five Candles by Aditus Complete Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Family Drama
    Focuses on interpersonal relationships within families, exploring themes of love, conflict, and personal growth.
    Manny Needs a Nanny by Lee Wilson Complete The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process They may not mean to, but they do by Robert Hugill Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process The Boy on the Porch by Lee Wilson In Process Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Halos and Heroes by JJQuinn Temporary Hold Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp In Process Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Prompt
    Flash fiction and short fiction started from a story prompt
    Manny Needs a Nanny by Lee Wilson Complete The Boy on the Porch by Lee Wilson In Process Noah's New Plan by Rob Colton Complete Timothy’s Terrible Prompt Stories by Timothy M. Long-Term Hold Get Into James Shorts by JamesSavik Complete Only Prompts by Mikiesboy In Process GA Writing Prompts by Dolores Esteban Long-Term Hold Promptings from Valhalla by Valkyrie Complete A prompt a week by comicfan Long-Term Hold Buried Treasure by Caz Pedroso Complete Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Rich Boy
    A very common early gay fiction trope of gay boy from a rich family does his thing.  Common conflict is the lose everything because you're gay.  Opposite trope of , can do it because you are rich.
    Manny Needs a Nanny by Lee Wilson Complete The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete Millennium by Mark Arbour Complete Streak by Mark Arbour Complete Belovéd by Don H Author Passed Away
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    Fantasy Genre Deep Dive 4

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Alternate History
    Story takes place in alternate version of history, such as what if the Nazi's won "The Man in the High Castle" by Phillip Dick.  Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card
    Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process Mine! by Cia Complete Fortitude by Cia Complete Goon by dkstories Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Temporary Hold The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold Res Publica Christiana by W_L Temporary Hold The Choice of the Chosen by Celian In Process Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold Top 9 Most Read Fantasy - Anthropomorphic Fantasy
    Animals take on human qualities - The Narnian Chronicles, most animated movies
    Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete Half a broken Wing by Celian In Process Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork Complete Raising Evzen by Yeoldebard Long-Term Hold Primal Park by astone2292 Complete Promises to Keep by W_L Complete Waif and Stray by AlreadyForgiven Long-Term Hold Incy Wincy Spider by northie Complete To Sleep in a Bed of Deer by Yeoldebard Complete Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Arcanepunk
    Magic and Science existing side-by-side - The games Torchlight, League of Legends, and Fables 2 & 3 all have Arcanepunk elements
    Tests of Blood by dkstories Complete Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Arthurian
    stories tied to fantastic elements side of King Arthur, Merlin. Ex: The Crystal Cave, The Once and Future King, Merlin
    Ilinot by LemonSoda Complete Top 0 Most Read Fantasy - Assassin
    sub-genre of fantasy tied to assassin's and eliminating political enemies in generally a non-modern world. Ex Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Apprentice
    No stories Top 7 Most Read Fantasy - Crossworlds/Portals
    characters from the real world find their way into another, magical world, through a portal of some kind and often find themselves involved in a struggle to save this world or characters within it. Classic example would be ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. and Alice in Wonderland
    Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Temporary Hold Welcome to Redwaters by Hardianarcher In Process There's A Strange Partridge in My Pear Tree, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete All Hallows Eve Adventure by Cia Complete Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Dragon Fantasy
    Stories centered around dragons - ex: Joust, Dragon Riders of Pern
    Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete The Rider's Pride by dkstories Complete Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 In Process The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold Empty, Open, Dusty, Dead by Mawgrim Complete Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Fairy Tales
    Typically short stories of folklore and legends featuring fantasy creatures. Often tales of allegory.
    Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold The Snake's Lover by Refugium Complete The Six Swans by Refugium Complete The Fear of Fairies by Refugium Complete The Golden Bird by Refugium Complete Goldilocks and the Three Lumberjacks by Bondwriter Complete Bippity-Boppity-Boo by Lugh Complete Time To Grow Up by Jack Scribe Complete The little Prince that turned into a Beggar by Georgie DHainaut Complete The Princess Who Danced with Fairies by Refugium Complete Top 0 Most Read Fantasy - Flintlock
    fantasy settings with first gen guns. example - Fable III, Greedfall, Mistborn
    No stories Top 2 Most Read Fantasy - Gaslamp
    Generally speaking, this particular realm of fantasy employs either a Victorian or Edwardian setting. Same timeframe as Steampunk, but with a focus on fantasy elements. Ex: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Van Helsing
    Fortitude by Cia Complete Diamond Eyes by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - General Fantasy
    Has fantastic story elements and story has not yet been updated with a more specific sub-genre.
    Widderkin by Palantir Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Strength of Fate by mcarss Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete The Reluctant Consort by lilansui Complete Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir Complete Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Grimdark
    Grimdark is a subgenre of speculative fiction with a tone, style, or setting that is particularly dystopian, amoral, or violent. Also referred to as "anti-Tolkein" where might makes right.  Ex: A Song of Ice and Fire
    Hubris: Vol. 1 by ValentineDavis21 Complete The Mantis Synchronicity - Book Five by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Diamond Eyes by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned Pandemonium by frozenphenix Complete The Witcher is Kind of Gay by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - High/Epic Fantasy
    takes place in a fictional fantasy world. The future of this world is in the hands of a hero or group of heroes who must undertake quests and battle evil. A classic example of this genre would be 'Lord of the Rings'.
    A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski In Process The Shadowy Path by Lupus In Process The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir Complete Tests of Blood by dkstories Complete The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold Sands of Time by Roland In Process The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete Welcome to Redwaters by Hardianarcher In Process Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Historical Fantasy
    usually set in a historically accurate period of this world, but where magical creatures or supernatural forces exist. Examples: Clash of the Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean series
    Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process Unicorn Quests by Cia Complete The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Complete Res Publica Christiana by W_L Temporary Hold Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold Unchained by lawfulneutralmage Complete Promises to Keep by W_L Complete Return to Zenda! (stage play) by Refugium Complete The Little Book of Poems by Tim Hobson Complete The House Sitter by Bill W Complete Top 0 Most Read Fantasy - Lost World
    Usually a story where the prehistoric still thrives.  Such as King Kong or Journey to the Center of the Earth.
    No stories Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Low Fantasy
    takes place in a real world setting with magical elements. Though elements such as werewolves, vampires, and ghosts have their own sub-genres in Paranormal.  Examples: Harry Potter
    Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold Harry Potter and the Destiny of Prophecies by dkstories Complete Watchful Eyes by Kou Delika Temporary Hold Dracken Awakening by wolfwriter Long-Term Hold Alltopia by astone2292 Complete Top 4 Most Read Fantasy - Magical Realism
    Blends magical elements with realistic settings and situations, creating a sense of wonder within the ordinary.
    Ink and Flowers by Celian In Process Sparkling Water by Thirdly Complete The Choice of the Chosen by Celian In Process The Covenant of Shadows by Alan2 Temporary Hold Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Medieval Fantasy
    set in a medieval society on Earth with knights, Kings and Queens, epic quests and legendary characters such as King Arthur. May also include wizards and magic. 
    Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete Arcum Nights by mastershakeme Temporary Hold The Sport of Kings by Geron Kees Complete Res Publica Christiana by W_L Temporary Hold The Lesser Evil by ObicanDecko Complete Fairyfly II by ObicanDecko Long-Term Hold No Regrets - A Forbidden Love Story by Brayon Complete Life of a Pet by astone2292 Complete Founder's Day by Myr Complete Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Mythic Fantasy
    New spins on old stories - Think Percy Jackson and the Olympians or American Gods
    A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski In Process Blades of Ashes by lilansui Temporary Hold Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 In Process The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold The Sons of Memory by Stefan Complete Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia Complete Warrior Children: Legendary Three by Vaughn Edward Temporary Hold Battle for Souls by Cia Complete Sword of the Missed (SOTM) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold Gilgamesh in a Nutshell by Refugium Complete Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Science Fantasy
    set after the decline and fall of a technological society, either on Earth or other planets. Often dystopian. May include aliens or remnants of technology the characters perceive as magical.
    The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Ark II by R. Eric Temporary Hold The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete There's A Strange Partridge in My Pear Tree, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Complete It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete Palingenesis by frozenphenix Complete Elementary, My Dear Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete Top 3 Most Read Fantasy - Sword and Planet
    Fantasy-like swashbuckling set in Sci-fi worlds. ex Treasure Planet
    The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Re-Emergence by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold Dragon's Desire by Wicked Witch Long-Term Hold Top 2 Most Read Fantasy - Sword and Sandal
    Bronze Age Fantasy worlds that typically have Greek or Roman empire themes.  Examples: 300, Clash of the Titans, Gladiator (if it had fantasy creatures or magic)
    Brett's Hercules by Catgenie In Process The Sons of Memory by Stefan Complete Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Urban Fantasy
    real world and fantasy world collide.  Typically full range of magical, vs specific creatures like Werewolves, Vampires, and Ghosts, which are part of the Paranormal genres - Examples of Urban Fantasy: Artemis Fowl, Percy Jackson, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
    Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete Ink and Flowers by Celian In Process GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away Higher Education by WolfM Complete Rich Boy: Awakening by dkstories Complete Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Wuxia
    Martial arts focused fantasy, often taking place in alternate history China.
    Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
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    Comedy Genre Deep Dive #4

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top read stories since May 2024
    Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern
    Funny and less serious stories set in modern times
    Return to Sender by Andr0gene In Process Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete The Best Year by Krista Complete Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene Complete Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Long-Term Hold Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Complete Boss Nanny by Mrsgnomie Complete Top 7 Most Read Comedy - Comic Fantasy
    Unserious stories set in a fantasy world.  Example: Terry Pratchet's Color of Magic
    Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Complete Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete First day of Christmas by northie Complete Spudhunter! by northie Complete Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Complete Ivor's short shorts by Ivor Slipper In Process Top 2 Most Read Comedy - Comic Sci-Fi
    Unserious stories set in a sci-fi world.  Example: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
    Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Ark II by R. Eric Temporary Hold Top 2 Most Read Comedy - Comic Horror
    Strong unserious element offsetting horror. Example: Scream, Cabin in the Woods, The Lost Boys
    Boxed In by northie Complete The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Long-Term Hold Top 2 Most Read Comedy - Satire
    Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms.
    New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Complete A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete Top 4 Most Read Comedy - Surreal Comedy
    Using illogic and absurdity for humorous effect - Example: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Independence Day
    Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone 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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