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    Romance Deep Dive 8

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Romance Stories since Deep Dive 7
    Top 2 Most Read Romance - Academia / STEM Romance
    Romance set in STEM, academia, or featuring scientists/engineers; 
    Jody and the Team by KKirk In Process Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete Top 2 Most Read Romance - Billionaire Romance
    Romances involving wealthy protagonists, often with power imbalances and glamorous lifestyles.
    TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process Velvet and Venom by ASH PHOENIX Temporary Hold Top 10 Most Read Romance - Contemporary Romance
    Set in the present time, focusing on the romantic relationships of characters in modern settings.
    Misaligned by Laura S. Fox In Process Down In The Holler by CasualWanderer82 Complete Peter's Story by Connectwriter Complete How the Coronavirus Jump-Started my Sex Life by KKirk Complete Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox Complete The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold The Mardi Gras Murders by Mark Ponyboy Peters In Process DJ by Doug Spencer Long-Term Hold A to Z by Parker Owens Complete An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete Top 10 Most Read Romance - Cozy Romance
    Low-conflict, feel-good romantic stories often set in small towns or involving comforting professions like bakers, bookshop owners, or teachers.
    Begin Again by Tony S. Complete Essence of Life by W_L In Process Oceanbank by quokka In Process The Seasons change in Colbyn by Celian In Process Spring And A Ring by Griz Complete Not Emily in Paris by Rafy Complete Love in Disguise at Halloween by Rafy Complete Les Jardins de la Mendoubia by William King Complete When Your Exes Marry, Don't Kiss Your Fake Date by Rafy Complete Saltwater Playlist by Rafy Complete Top 10 Most Read Romance - General Romance
    Stories that focus on relationship
    Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete Down In The Holler by CasualWanderer82 Complete I'm Gay: A Nifty Story by Jeff Burton In Process Begin Again by Tony S. Complete Noah's Adventure by AquariusGuy In Process Medellín by LittleBuddhaTW In Process Groom for Rent by vanalas Complete Kandanga Falls by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete Tyler's Dilemma by Jason Rimbaud Complete Top 4 Most Read Romance - Grumpy and Sunshine Romance
    A romance trope pairing a brooding, serious character with a cheerful, optimistic one. Frequently found in rom-coms
    Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete Coyote vs the Mistletoe by Topher Lydon In Process 12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete The Hailsham Illuminations by Topher Lydon Complete Top 10 Most Read Romance - Historical Romance
    Set in a specific historical period, often featuring historical events and figures.
    The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete A Summer in Iowa by Altimexis Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process Top 10 Most Read Romance - Paranormal Romance
    Involves supernatural elements such as vampires, werewolves, or witches in romantic relationships.
    Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Beyond the Veil by Laura S. Fox In Process BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Death in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete Cernunnos by astone2292 Complete Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Top 5 Most Read Romance - Regency Romance
    Regency romances are a subgenre of romance novels set during the period of the British Regency (1811–1820) or early 19th century. Regencies usually feature a great deal of intelligent, fast-paced dialogue between the protagonists and very little explicit sex or discussion of sex
    Odyssey 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 Top 3 Most Read Romance - Rock Star Romance
    Romantic stories involving characters in the music or entertainment industry.
    Do You Ship Us? by Littlelovestories Complete Rising Stars by Littlelovestories In Process Roadie In Love by Lee Wilson Complete Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantasy
    Romantic Fantasy (Romantasy) - A blend of fantasy and romance, often involving magical worlds, powerful love interests, and emotional high-stakes. Popularized by authors like Sarah J. Maas.
    The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process The Librarian and the Assassin, a Sapphic Romance at the End of the World by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete Wicked Little Town by ValentineDavis21 Complete The Legend of Amberfell - Book 1: Kindling Flames by PrismaFox In Process A Thousand Years of Hope by lilansui Complete Incandescence by Demiurge Complete Farley & Wolf by kbois Complete Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com)
    Focuses on love stories with humorous elements. Films like "When Harry Met Sally" and "Crazy Rich Asians" exemplify this genre.
    Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete Groom for Rent by vanalas Complete Tyler's Dilemma by Jason Rimbaud Complete Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly Complete Love is... 2 (Gus and Rex) by Tony S. Complete Just Keep Swimming by JJQuinn Complete Lovesquatch: A Culinary Cryptid Romcom by Rafy Complete Not Emily in Paris by Rafy Complete Ben Gay by Inkognito Complete Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Sci-Fi
    Blends romantic elements with futuristic or science fiction settings.
    Denied by Cia Complete Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp Temporary Hold Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Long-Term Hold Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away Goon by dkstories Complete Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Western
    Romantic stories set in the American West during the 19th century.
    Groom for Rent by vanalas Complete LEGALLY BOUND by vanalas Complete THROUGH IT ALL by vanalas In Process Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Echoes of the Heart by vanalas Complete Journey to Salvation by Headstall Complete Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas Complete Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Long-Term Hold Spring And A Ring by Griz Complete Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete Top 10 Most Read Romance - Slow Burn Romance
    A romantic story where the relationship develops gradually, building tension and emotional connection before any physical intimacy.
    Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete Medellín by LittleBuddhaTW In Process Best Man At My Brother's Wedding by StoriesByTroy In Process Rising Stars by Littlelovestories In Process A Homecoming at Thanksgiving by chris191070 Complete Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete The Lost Key to Avalon by Jeff Burton In Process The Roaming Sea by mcarss Complete A Grave So Haunting by solemnity Temporary Hold 12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete Top 3 Most Read Romance - Spicy Contemporary Romance
    Modern romance stories with explicit sexual content, focusing on emotional intimacy and popular tropes like enemies-to-lovers or fake dating.
    Rókus by E K Stokes Complete The Lost Jock by Edged Bound Temporary Hold Taming the New Guy by Edged Bound Temporary Hold Top 10 Most Read Romance - Sports Star Romance
    Sports star romance features at least one main character who is an athlete or involved in the sports industry. These stories typically combine romance with drama, competition, and passion, as the characters face challenges both on and off the field. Some common themes in sports star romance are enemies to lovers, opposites attract, and second chances.
    The Field of Love by Enoch In Process The Best Year by Krista Complete Jody and the Team by KKirk In Process Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete Tuct Side by Westley D. Long-Term Hold Lee: Lessons in Adulting by Bndmetl Temporary Hold Raven's Secret Crush by BendtedWreath Complete Waiting for the Sign by dkstories Complete G-rowing Pains by WritersBlock404 Long-Term Hold Ice Fairy by stephanie l danielson Complete
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    Poetry Deep Dive 8

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Poetry Since Deep Dive 7
    Top 5 Most Read Poetry - Ballad
    a poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music. Usually follows a form of rhymed (abcb) quatrains alternating four-stress and three-stress lines.
    Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens Complete Gentle Healer by Ticklishboy30 Complete A year of schoolwork: poems I submitted for a grade by MythOfHappiness Complete Around the Bend - NaPoWriMo 2022 by Valkyrie Long-Term Hold A Loving Memory by Ticklishboy30 Complete Top 9 Most Read Poetry - Blank Verse
    a poem with regular metrical but unrhymed lines, almost always in iambic pentameter.
    By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Temporary Hold Terpsichore Behind the Mask by Parker Owens Complete Seasoning of the Seasons by Valkyrie Complete Old Coats: Explorations in the Cedar Closet by Parker Owens Complete Fountain, Field and Forest by Parker Owens Complete Breathless and Mendacity by Headstall Complete Seasoned to Taste by Aditus Complete Haiku, Secret, and Wisdom by Headstall Complete The Foretelling by Headstall Complete Top 0 Most Read Poetry - Cinquain
    a short poem consisting of five, usually unrhymed lines containing, respectively, two, four, six, eight, and two syllables. Cinquains may be paired and manipulated to create longer forms. For example, the mirror cinquain has lines of syllables 2, 4, 6, 8, 2, 2, 8, 6, 4, 2.  Cinquains are often used in teaching schoolchildren early forms of poetry.
    No stories Top 1 Most Read Poetry - Confessional
    Features intimate and personal revelations, often drawing on the poet's own experiences, emotions, and struggles.
    Family embrace by Jean87 Complete Top 0 Most Read Poetry - Ekphrastic Poetry
    Responds to or describes a work of visual art, capturing the essence of a painting, sculpture, or other visual medium through words.
    No stories Top 0 Most Read Poetry - Epic Poetry
    a lengthy narrative poem, typically set in the far past, involving heroic and extraordinary adventures and dealings of people with gods or other superhuman forces.
    No stories Top 10 Most Read Poetry - Free-Verse
    poetry that follows natural speech patterns, but does not rhyme or follow a regular meter
    tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy In Process Headstall's Reflections by Headstall Temporary Hold Occasional Poetry by Parker Owens Complete Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens Complete timmy's poetry by Mikiesboy Complete Cozy Contemplations by Headstall Long-Term Hold April Musings by Valkyrie Long-Term Hold Moggy's Mutterings by mogwhy Complete Lyrical Laments by Headstall Long-Term Hold Musings of a Messed Up Mind by Mikiesboy Complete Top 0 Most Read Poetry - Ghazal
    A poetic form with rhyming couplets and a repeating refrain, often exploring themes of love, loss, and longing. It has its roots in Arabic and Persian poetry.
    No stories Top 10 Most Read Poetry - Haiku
    a short poem of three lines with five, seven, and five syllables respectively. While there are several schools of Haiku writing, the most faithful to the original will use some aspect of the natural world as its subject, and will not contain any personal references to the writer/observer.
    tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy In Process April Musings by Valkyrie Long-Term Hold Headstall's Poetry Prompts by Headstall Complete By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Temporary Hold NaPoWriMo - 2017 by Emi GS Complete Poems and Short Quips by MacGreg Long-Term Hold NaPoWriMo-2016 by Emi GS Complete Musings of a Mongoose by Cynus Complete Reflecting in Haiku by empath Temporary Hold Puppilull's poetry prompts by Puppilull Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Poetry - Limerick
    a poem that is typically humorous and bawdy, written in five-line, predominantly anapestic trimeter with a strict rhyme scheme of AABBA, in which the first, second and fifth lines rhyme, while the third and fourth lines are shorter and share a different rhyme.
    tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy In Process Timmy's Journal by Mikiesboy Complete Fireworks & Rain by Aditus Complete Bible Sex Laws - An Exploration in Limericks by Refugium Complete Alex's Little Book of Poems by Alex Complete My Poems, Satires & Other Lyrical Nonsense by D.K. Daniels Long-Term Hold Kavya, My Poetry by asamvav111 Complete Ode to a Perfect Willy by Riley Jericho Complete JUMP! NaPoWriMo 2022 by Aditus Complete NaPoWriMo by Mikiesboy Complete Top 7 Most Read Poetry - Lyric
    a poem that expresses personal feelings or emotions, typically written in first person. There are several general groupings of lyric poetry, including elegies, odes and sonnets.
    By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Temporary Hold Marvin B Erotic Poetry Collection by Marvin B Temporary Hold Birds by Parker Owens Long-Term Hold Snippets of Oddly Romantic Lines by Ira In Process Fireworks & Rain by Aditus Complete Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens Complete Gentle Healer by Ticklishboy30 Complete Top 5 Most Read Poetry - Mixed Forms
    a mixture of two or more forms of poetry
    Disasters, Delights and Other Detours by Parker Owens Complete By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Temporary Hold Abhean's Verses by Parker Owens Temporary Hold Fireworks & Rain by Aditus Complete Calliope's Carousel by Parker Owens Complete Top 8 Most Read Poetry - Rhyming
    a poem containing two or more words that repeat the same or similar sounds in the final syllable, usually placed at the end of lines placed so they echo each other
    By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Temporary Hold Marvin B Erotic Poetry Collection by Marvin B Temporary Hold Birds by Parker Owens Long-Term Hold Fireworks & Rain by Aditus Complete Blackbird Singing by raven1 Long-Term Hold Solving Word Crimes by Inkognito Complete Treasures Found by Headstall Complete The Monsters We See by Inkognito Complete Top 4 Most Read Poetry - Sonnet
    a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, typically containing ten syllables per line, traditionally using iambic pentameter. A sonnet must contain a turning point (or, volta), in which the thread of the theme changes direction. There are three main sorts of sonnet: Italian (or, Petrarchan), Shakesperean, and Spenserian; each of these has a different rhyme scheme. The Italian rhymes ABBAABBA CDCDCD or ABBAABBA CDECDE; the Shakespearean uses ABAB CDCD EFEF GG; the Spenserian ABAB BCBC CDCD EE.
    By Chance or Appointment by Parker Owens Temporary Hold Fireworks & Rain by Aditus Complete Bragi's Bagatelles by Parker Owens Complete Delicious Delights by Aditus Complete Top 1 Most Read Poetry - Translation
    a poem translated from another language
    Around the Bend - NaPoWriMo 2022 by Valkyrie Long-Term Hold
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    Paranormal Deep Dive 8

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Paranormal Stories Since Deep Dive 7
    Top 2 Most Read Paranormal - Cryptid
    Features creatures from folklore, mythology, or cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, or Chupacabra. The narrative often revolves around encounters with these mysterious beings.
    Lovesquatch: A Culinary Cryptid Romcom by Rafy Complete A Night on Pine Ridge by Myr Complete Top 3 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects
    Focuses on objects with supernatural or cursed properties. The plot typically involves characters trying to understand or break the curse associated with the object.
    Dust in the Basement by Celian Complete Just a Tuesday by Celian Complete Hotel Room 606 by Lee Wilson Complete Top 10 Most Read Paranormal - Demonic Paranormal Romance
    centers on a romantic relationship involving a demon or half-demon, blending supernatural allure with emotional depth, danger, or forbidden attraction. The stories balance sensual chemistry and heartfelt connection with infernal magic, moral tension, and the thrill of loving someone who isn’t entirely human.
     
    Into the Oblivion by Solus Magus Complete Demon and the Fox by LieLocks Complete Necromancer Legacy by LieLocks Complete Torturous Love : Version 3 by Sasha Distan Complete Grump by Toast Complete A Summoner's Heart by jamiiewhiite Long-Term Hold Cerulean Dreams by xTony Complete Damp Sunshine by Parchment_Of_Love Long-Term Hold Battle for Souls by Cia Complete Stolen Pleasures by Sasha Distan Complete Top 1 Most Read Paranormal - Haunted Tech
    Combines paranormal / horror with modern technology, such as cursed devices or AI gone wrong.
    Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete Top 10 Most Read Paranormal - Paranormal Mystery
    Mystery story with paranormal elements such as ghosts, vampires, werewolves or magic. May also features a detective or investigator who deals with supernatural or occult cases. These protagonists use both conventional and supernatural means to solve mysteries.
    The Truth of Yesterday by Josh Aterovis Complete All Lost Things by Josh Aterovis Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete In the Angel's Keeping by Josh Aterovis Complete Death in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete 40 Souls to Keep by Libby Drew Complete Welcome to Redwaters by Hardianarcher In Process Who Was That Boogeyman I Saw You With Last Night, Charlie Boone? by Geron Kees Complete Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete Top 10 Most Read Paranormal - Romantic Paranormal
     is a paranormal story with romantic elements.  If you have a story that is primarily a romance, but with paranormal elements, use Romance -> Paranormal Romance.
    BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete Beyond the Veil by Laura S. Fox In Process Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete Secrets 3: The Road to the Future by Bill W In Process Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W Complete Here Kitty, Kitty by Caz Pedroso Complete Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete Top 10 Most Read Paranormal - Shifters
    Stories that feature multiple types or types other that werewolves of humans capable of assuming animal aspects or full changing into animals
    Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox Complete BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete Beyond the Veil by Laura S. Fox In Process Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete Secrets 3: The Road to the Future by Bill W In Process Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W Complete Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete Death in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Top 10 Most Read Paranormal - Vampires
    Stories that focus on Vampires - Example: Twilight
    Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete Angel Awakened by Painawakened In Process GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away Crossing the Moon by HinderToyBL Complete Re-Organizing by Justin4Fun Long-Term Hold Only What the Moon Sees by thedelfinoplaza Temporary Hold Re-Birth by Justin4Fun Complete Re-Education by Justin4Fun Complete Kabal by Aditus Complete Top 10 Most Read Paranormal - Werewolves
    Stories focusing on werewolves specifically.  Teen Wolf
    Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox Complete BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete Beyond the Veil by Laura S. Fox In Process Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete Savage Moon 06 - The New Breed by Comicality Author Passed Away
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