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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

I'm happy to see the interaction on the Words of the Day.

I have been using Microsoft Copilot paid version for a bit, which is based on Chat GPT4. It's turning out to be a good brainstorming partner and a handy tool for things like 'genre tropes'. Since so many genres rely on common tropes to make them fit the genre, having a tool like this can help make sure you hit those tropes to better fit the genre. (I'm challenging myself by writing in new genres) I have also been using X's Grok. That has a bit of a sense of humor. I can see myself using the tools more going forward as assistants for marketing, trend analysis, and in the creative space as a way to outline or keep track of sub-plots and such.

odd. Not sure why not

Click on your profile on top. It tells you points to next rank. I suspect most just consider me a stubborn ass

Holds are set manaully by the author or automatically when authors stop posting on a story and aren't active on site. Holds come off manually when an author sets status on a story. If they don't adjust the status, it stays on whatever the system set it. If they change it back to "In Process" and don't post, the system will switch it back as soon as the author isn't on site for a day. You must be posting actively for "In Process" to stay that way. Generally speaking, yes. Staff may manually adjust sub-genres if there are obvious errors. We did adjust the software in the back to block authors from the obviously incorrect things like Poetry in Fiction category or "World Building" genres outside the World Building category.

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

Yes. Just make sure to write the description to make it clear that the story is a collection of short stories.

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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