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    Genre Deep Dives
    Most Read Adventure Stories since May 1, 2024
    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 The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Complete Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Adventure
    Adventure stories typically have a journey of discovery and exploration
    Country Retreat by quokka Complete Circumnavigation by C James Complete Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold ARROW by CLJobe Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Let the Music Play by C James Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete Ancalagon 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 Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Millennium by Mark Arbour Complete Streak by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant 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
    Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete Frontier by quokka Complete Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete Top 8 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 Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Complete Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Complete Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Duty by Topher Lydon Complete The Knight's Tale by Tim Hobson 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 Palingenesis by frozenphenix Complete The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees Complete Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold Retail Ninja by astone2292 Complete The Son of Bat by Solus Magus Long-Term Hold The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz Long-Term Hold Spudhunter! by northie Complete 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.
    Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent 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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    The first Friday of the month is the day for Westerns, Comedy, and General Fiction. 
    Top 10 Most Read Westerns 🤠 in the last month are:
    Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Change of Heart by sojourn Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites Sidewinder by Headstall Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Top 10 Most Read Comedies 🤪 in the last month are:
    Return to Sender by Andr0gene Thicker Than Water by John Henry Liar vs. Liar by Laura S. Fox Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene Black Widow by Mark Arbour Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie The House Always Wins by Andr0gene Colorado Game by Andr0gene Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Top 10 Most Read General Fiction 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 in the last month are:
    Return to Sender by Andr0gene Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Country Retreat by quokka Sold Into Freedom by Mikiesboy Roadie In Love by Lee Wilson The Freshmen by Mark Arbour The Rip by Mark Ponyboy Peters The Making of a Slave by and9993 The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Thicker Than Water by John Henry Check them out!  If you like what you read, be sure to leave a review and a recommendation!
     
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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 Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites In Process Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete A Love to Last by vanalas Complete Maverick Cattle Company 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.
    Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Change of Heart by sojourn Complete Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites In Process Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete The Mistress by vanalas Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Silent Heartbeats by vanalas In Process Forever My Love by vanalas Complete A Love to Last by vanalas Complete 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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    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
    The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete Miles To Go by Comicality Complete Safehaven by Comicality Author Passed Away 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 Master Dog by Mikiesboy Complete Corporate Galactic by astone2292 Complete Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned Reaching Xiava by astone2292 Complete Ten Years After by Mawgrim Complete The Wrong Guy by Kyle Aarons Complete Apart by northie Complete Top 9 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 It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp In Process Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Temporary Hold Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete Leaving Club Leo by C James 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 Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 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 9 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
    It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp In Process Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 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: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson In Process 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 Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete Re-Emergence by Kyle Aarons 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.
    The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete Ancalagon by Cia Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Denied by Cia Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees In Process Attunga by Palantir Complete The Journal of Chris Williams by WolfM Complete The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete Mparntwe. by Palantir 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.
    Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson In Process 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 It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp In Process Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete A Bad Day to be WET by Myr 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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    Genre Deep Dives
    Most read stories in the Thriller/Suspense genres in since March 2024.
    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 Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete 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 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 1 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 Carlo and Brandon by Lee Wilson Complete 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 Attack and Response by GhostRyder15 Author Passed Away Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Temporary Hold 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 The Conversation by dkstories Complete The People's House by Altimexis Complete Dreams of a Father 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
    On the Strawberry Moon by J92 Complete How I Live Now by D.K. Daniels Complete Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete Inherited by lomax61 Complete Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Complete The Wayward Brothers by CasualWanderer82 Temporary Hold 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.
    Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W In Process Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold Trophy Cub by Grumpy Bear Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away 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
    Circumnavigation by C James Complete Special Circumstances by lawfulneutralmage Complete Let the Music Play by C James Complete My Only Escape by Comicality Complete Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away The Long Way by DomLuka Complete Changing Lanes by C James Complete The Secret Life of Billy Chase by Comicality Complete 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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