Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Bildungsroman
A coming-of-age story that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is a classic example.
Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds by RedMoon Temporary Hold
The Rings of the Oak by Tomkin Watts Complete
Jude by E K Stokes Complete
Rókus by E K Stokes Complete
I'll Kiss You in the Rain by William King Complete
Souris by empath Complete
Chess Friends by Thomas Lindblad Temporary Hold
Time May Change Me by William King In Process
Les Jardins de la Mendoubia by William King Complete
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary
Exploration of the human condition in modern times.
Kept Boy to Made Man by empath Complete
Not just another Summer by Robert Hugill Complete
A Good Place by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete
Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete
Those Left Behind by Robert Hugill Complete
Finding Home: Halos and Heroes, Bk 1 by JJQuinn Complete
Brian & Gordon: Living in threes by Robert Hugill Complete
Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill Complete
The Castaway Hotel: Next Generation Book 4 by Bill W Complete
No going back by Robert Hugill Complete
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Cultural
Focused on exploring and celebrating specific cultures, cultural fiction often provides insight into the traditions, customs, and perspectives of different communities.
The Art of Living by Robert Hugill In Process
Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric Temporary Hold
What Else Is There? by Al Norris Complete
Small Fry Speed by empath Complete
These Bloody Fists by gor mu Complete
Well, What Do You Want To Know? by PhillMakracken Long-Term Hold
Beautiful Definition by Tomkin Watts Complete
Voli Me Tangere by Aditus Complete
Marked by ASH PHOENIX Temporary Hold
A Frozen Exchange by W_L Complete
Top 0 Most Read Literary Fiction - Epistolary
Narratives told through a series of letters, diary entries, or documents, providing a unique and often intimate perspective on the story.
No stories
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Family Saga
These novels span generations, exploring the dynamics and intricacies of a particular family over time.
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Flux by Mark Arbour Complete
My Roommate Teaches Me by Lee Wilson Complete
Streak by Mark Arbour Complete
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Historical Literary
Exploration of human condition in the past.
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Flux by Mark Arbour Complete
Streak by Mark Arbour Complete
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Slice of Life
Focusing on the ordinary, everyday experiences of characters, slice-of-life literary fiction captures the subtleties of human existence.
In His Image by ChromedOutCortex Complete
My Roommate Teaches Me by Lee Wilson Complete
Love Truly Is Blind by Lee Wilson Complete
The Jerk-Off by JLynch Complete
Manny Needs a Nanny by Lee Wilson Complete
The Taft Family’s Before and After by Lee Wilson Complete
The Boy on the Porch by Lee Wilson Complete
The Longest Third Date by LJCC In Process
The Dreamer by ChromedOutCortex Complete
Begin Again by Tony S. Complete
Top Read Horror Stories Since Deep Dive 8
Top 3 Most Read Horror - Body Snatcher
Revolving around the invasion or replacement of human bodies by extraterrestrial beings, parasites, or other entities, body snatcher horror explores the loss of control over one's own body.
Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete
A Queer Encounter by W_L Complete
Frosty by MythOfHappiness Complete
Top 7 Most Read Horror - Gothic
(aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing themes of horror, romance, and death
Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete
Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
Hungry for Gains by Jack Poignet In Process
Wicked Little Town by ValentineDavis21 Complete
The Curse Of Love by arielynn24 In Process
Fractured by Jason Rimbaud Complete
Top 4 Most Read Horror - Haunted House Horror
Focused on haunted or cursed locations, haunted house horror plays on the fear of the unknown and the supernatural events that occur within a particular dwelling. Ex: Amityville Horror
Hotel Room 606 by Lee Wilson Complete
Shadows of Shadows by Leslie Lofton Complete
Angry Spirits by astone2292 Complete
The Boy Who Hunts Ghosts (...And Kisses Them) by LittleBuddhaTW Complete
Top 10 Most Read Horror - Horror - Modern
General Horror stories set in modern times
Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away
Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete
Shade by Cole Matthews Complete
The Seducer: A Gone From Daylight Inspired Story by MrM In Process
Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold
Savage Moon 06 - The New Breed by Comicality Author Passed Away
In The Arms of an Angel by Nephylim Complete
Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
A Thousand Nights with You by kevinchn Long-Term Hold
Top 10 Most Read Horror - Monster
a genre of literature that combines good and evil and intends to evoke a sensation of horror and terror in its readers by presenting the evil side in the form of a monster. Ex Dracula, Frankenstein
Clown Wyrm 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
Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
Farley & Wolf by kbois Complete
The Case of the Scallopini-ed Mayor by Mikiesboy Complete
Incy Wincy Spider by northie Complete
The Lair by TeamStilinski Complete
Attack of the Hellbenders by Lee Wilson Complete
The Legend of Fred Krueger by Twisted_Dreemz Temporary Hold
Top 10 Most Read Horror - Psychological
Emphasizing the psychological aspects of fear, these stories often delve into the mental and emotional torment of characters. The horror is often rooted in the characters' minds rather than external threats. Ex: Hannibal Lector novels
The Lost and the Damned by Topher Lydon Complete
Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric Temporary Hold
The Estate by Topher Lydon Complete
Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Complete
Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
Preachers' Sons 2: The Nineties by R. Eric Temporary Hold
Teaching Horrible Lessons by W_L Complete
Distant Calls by Thirdly Complete
Permutation by W_L Complete
The Black Dog Blues by Mikiesboy Complete
Top 2 Most Read Horror - Splatterpunk
distinguished by its graphic, often gory, depiction of violence, counter cultural alignment, ex: Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Purge
The Fascinator Murders by Lee Wilson Complete
Vampire Jared by dkstories Complete
Top 9 Most Read Horror - Weird Science
Weird fiction either eschews or radically reinterprets ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and other traditional antagonists of supernatural horror fiction. Ex: Stories by H.P. Lovecroft
Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Long-Term Hold
The Mantis Synchronicity - Book Five 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
Unhappy New Year’s Day by Lee Wilson Complete
Green Lightning by Aditus Complete
The Vile Prize by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Big Empty by JamesSavik Complete
Top 7 Most Read Horror - Zombie
civilization collapses due to overwhelming swarms of zombies. Typically only a few individuals or small bands of survivors are left living. Ex: The Walking Dead, World War Z
Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
Miles To Go by Comicality Complete
Safehaven by Comicality Author Passed Away
Walker Road by Comicality Complete
Rotting Apples by Comicality Complete
Release Me by Comicality Author Passed Away
As you signed on to the site today, you were asked to fill in your favorite genre, second favorite genre, and third favorite genre. For a certain age group, you were no doubt cursing at the surprise. Sorry about that. Everyone else is probably wondering why.
Every Saturday morning, I collect our stats on active members, Premium Subscribers, etc. As we get ready to move to the new forum software, I am working to set up our data collection and usage to better serve our members. In marketing terms, we are segmenting.
Yesterday, I ran 2 years of visitor data (no personal information, just numbers) through AI to analyze whether any trends existed. There was a lot of interesting stuff in there. Like the Secret Author contest event last summer, drove significant traffic and engagement. We also saw significant movement in the Fall anthology.
It also recommended several steps we can take to better understand our traffic. I updated the code to better understand our traffic and added more details from you, as members. In this case, your stated genre preferences.
I will now get this as part of the weekly report that shows me people's weighted genre preference. What are we doing with it? Nothing right now. We are just starting to collect the data. What will we do with it? We'll use it as part of what they call content discovery. For example, if you like Westerns, you might get a sidebar that has the newest Westerns on it. While someone else might get Historicals. The purpose would be to make it easier to find things you like.
We can also use it promote certain things. Like, hey, there are a bunch of people that love Sci-Fi, writers, here's an untapped audience.
I will emphasize that no personal information is involved. We're just trying to understand what people like and provide more of it more easily.
Top Read History Stories Since Deep Dive 8
Top 10 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
Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold
Do Over by dkstories Complete
Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete
Kage Match by kbois Complete
Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
Doing It Right by dkstories Complete
Of Maps & Men by Inkognito Complete
human nature by small mercy Complete
Top 1 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.
Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term 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 Long-Term Hold
Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
To Dance On Your Fingertips by small mercy Long-Term Hold
Sword of the Missed (SOTM) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold
The Stonemason's son and the Silk Prince by Topher Lydon Complete
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
Jay & Miles by ColumbusGuy Long-Term Hold
Be Rad by Mark Arbour Complete
The Land Whore by Mark Arbour Complete
A Summer in Iowa by Altimexis Complete
Do Over by dkstories Complete
1968 by Mark Arbour Complete
A Summer Love by Mark Arbour Complete
Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
Let's Do It 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 Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Flux by Mark Arbour Complete
Streak by Mark Arbour Complete
HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete
St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete
Top 2 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.
The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes Complete
Love in a time of hatred by Gary L Complete
Top 1 Most Read Historical - Industrial Revolution
Conversion to modern inventions and processes. Not limited to railroad, cotton gin, electricity.
I Pity the Poor Immigrant by PlacidGuy Complete
Top 5 Most Read Historical - Medieval
Medieval Drama, love, poetry, romance. Think Game of Thrones
The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes Complete
Knight and Squire by Albert1434 In Process
The Prisoner of Carronne by Mark Ponyboy Peters In Process
The Purple Phoenix by GENERAL PIGNOUF Temporary Hold
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
Rome by CLJobe Complete
A Soldier's Guide to Single Parenting by Dodger Complete
Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete
The Watchers by Topher Lydon Complete
Papa Stour by quokka Complete
Aussie Pioneers by quokka Complete
Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
Boys of the 1950s by Tallguyct Complete
Life Goes On by Tallguyct Complete
Top 3 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.
Shadows of the Moon by Albert1434 Complete
The Curse Of Love by arielynn24 In Process
The Frost Fair by Topher Lydon Complete
Top 10 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
Buckshot by Topher Lydon Complete
Where Love Lies: Book 1 by vanalas Complete
Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Complete
Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
The Mistress by vanalas Complete
Journey to Salvation 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
Trench Rat by lomax61 Complete
Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete
Lukas by Connectwriter Long-Term Hold
Come Back To Us by LittleCherryBlossom26 Long-Term Hold
A Love Story with a Prisoner of War by joecarlson Long-Term Hold
In the Service by RolandQ Complete
