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Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern Funny and less serious stories set in modern times The Best Year by Krista Complete Thicker Than Water by John Henry In Process Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Complete Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete The Charm of His Company by Geron Kees Complete Talented Teens by AusGlitterati Complete I've Always Loved You by R. Eric Long-Term Hold A Life Lived by Dabeagle 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 First day of Christmas by northie Complete Corrupting the Innocent by kbois 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 Ark II by R. Eric Temporary Hold Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete 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 1 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 The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone 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 Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Complete A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete

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. No stories Top 1 Most Read Western - Weird West Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs) GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Temporary Hold 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. Running The Quarter Mile by Winged_Wolf Long-Term Hold Change of Heart by sojourn Complete Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites In Process Forever My Love by vanalas Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete Ticklish Descendants by Ticklishboy30 Abandoned Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete A Love to Last by vanalas 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 Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites In Process Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete The Mistress by vanalas In Process Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall 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 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 Temporary Hold 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete The People's House by Altimexis Complete Demon Dream by AC Benus 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 0 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. No stories 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 Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Temporary Hold The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete Attack and Response by GhostRyder15 Author Deceased 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 The People's House by Altimexis Complete Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete The Conversation by dkstories Complete Top 8 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 Temporary Hold How I Live Now by D.K. Daniels Complete Inherited by lomax61 Complete A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete 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. The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W In Process Shelter by Comicality Long-Term Hold It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 In Process Trophy Cub by Grumpy Bear Complete 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 Breakdown by Archangel_of_Pain Complete Clovers End by Wolffang Long-Term Hold Trigger The Years Past by x Trevor x Complete Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold My Only Escape by Comicality Complete Circumnavigation by C James Complete GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Long-Term Hold Shadow of my Father by JacobMillerTex Long-Term Hold The Secret Life of Billy Chase by Comicality Complete Special Circumstances by lawfulneutralmage In Process 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 Let's Do It by dkstories Complete Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete Doing It Right by dkstories Complete The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete

Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary Exploration of the human condition in modern times. Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill Temporary Hold No going back by Robert Hugill In Process What Happened To The Baxter Boys by Mancunian Complete Thicker Than Water by John Henry In Process Stronger Than Lions by Sean J Halford Temporary Hold As They Say - (Revised) by D.K. Daniels In Process The Easiest Thing in the World by AC Benus Complete Desafinado: Slightly Out of Tune by LJCC Complete Goldstein, Johnson & Cole by Mancunian Complete A Twist of Faith by kbois Complete Top 1 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. Well, What Do You Want To Know? by PhillMakracken In Process 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 0 Most Read Literary Fiction - Family Saga These novels span generations, exploring the dynamics and intricacies of a particular family over time. No stories Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Historical Literary Exploration of human condition in the past. The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Prose by AC Benus Temporary Hold 593 Riverside Drive by RichEisbrouch Temporary Hold Translation Trashbin by AC Benus Temporary Hold Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete The Thousandth Regiment by AC Benus Complete a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Complete The Cornishman by Stephen Wormwood Complete REDBURN From Man to Boy – His First Voyage – A Filmscript by AC Benus Complete Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete David and Jonathan by AC Benus Complete Top 1 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. They may not mean to, but they do by Robert Hugill In Process

Top 10 Most Read Horror - Horror - Modern General Horror stories set in modern times The Innocence Of Night by Remijay Complete The Talents of the Fallen by JMH Complete GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Long-Term Hold Savage Moon 06 - The New Breed by Comicality Long-Term Hold Resident Evil: Epidemic by PatrickOBrien Complete Bouquet of Poems by Ieshwar Complete GFD 10: Nights Eternal by Comicality Complete To Have and to Hold by Nephylim Complete The Easiest Thing in the World by AC Benus Complete Shelter by Comicality Long-Term Hold Top 8 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 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 Vampire Jared by dkstories Complete Unearthly Delights by Littlelovestories Long-Term Hold The Vile Prize by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Incy Wincy Spider by northie Complete The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam 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 Easiest Thing in the World by AC Benus Complete The Book of Leaves by ValentineDavis21 In Process Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Complete Teaching Horrible Lessons by W_L Complete The Old Man by CarlHoliday Complete Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete WHITE-JACKET – A Man at War – A Filmscript by AC Benus Complete Walking Through Dark Places by W_L Complete A June Memorial for New Orleans, Orlando and Colorado Springs by AC Benus Complete When Pain comes Back by Georgie DHainaut Complete Top 1 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 Vampire Jared by dkstories Complete Top 4 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 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 The Vile Prize by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Top 8 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 Shelter by Comicality Long-Term Hold Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete Safehaven by Comicality Long-Term Hold Miles To Go by Comicality Complete Walker Road by Comicality Complete Rotting Apples by Comicality Complete Release Me by Comicality Long-Term Hold Homophobia and the Zombie Menace, plus other essays by AC Benus Temporary Hold Top 0 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. No stories Top 0 Most Read Horror - Gothic (aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing themes of horror, romance, and death No stories Top 0 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 No stories

Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Coming of Age Follows the personal growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. "growing up" Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Temporary Hold The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Adam Blake by CLJobe Complete What Happened To The Baxter Boys by Mancunian Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold A to Z by Parker Owens Complete Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Drama Stories with serious tone Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill In Process Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Complete Rocked To The Core by Lee Wilson Complete No going back by Robert Hugill In Process Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete Cards on the Table by Headstall Long-Term Hold Before And After the Divorce by Lee Wilson In Process The Discovery by Jdonley75 Complete Seth on the Road to Chaos by Ronyx Complete Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Experimental Stories that explore new directions and don't fit into an existing genre or several genres. Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems by AC Benus In Process Talented Teens by AusGlitterati In Process Men Of Honor by CasualWanderer82 Complete His Beautiful Boy by CasualWanderer82 Complete Tales of Inanimate Objects by astone2292 Complete One Hundred Forty-Five Candles by Aditus Complete The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete Over the Cliff by TeamStilinski Temporary Hold Games guys sometimes play by PhillMakracken Temporary Hold Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold Top 3 Most Read General Fiction - Family Drama Focuses on interpersonal relationships within families, exploring themes of love, conflict, and personal growth. The Man I Like Might Be A Delinquent by lilansui In Process The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process I’ll Have a Double Bar Mitzvah To Go by Altimexis Complete Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Prompt Flash fiction and short fiction started from a story prompt 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 Prompts 2017 by Caz Pedroso Complete Only Prompts by Mikiesboy Long-Term Hold Buried Treasure by Caz Pedroso Complete Promptings from Valhalla by Valkyrie Complete Prompts 2016 by wolfwriter Complete GA Writing Prompts by Dolores Esteban Long-Term Hold Shorts to Jump Into by craftingmom Long-Term Hold 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. The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete Grantly by quokka Complete Boss Nanny by Mrsgnomie Complete Belovéd by Don H Author Deceased Summer by Carlos Hazday Complete Reggie: Matt's New Friend by Lee Wilson Complete Rich Boy: Awakening by dkstories Complete Kombat Kids by GhostRyder15 Complete Rich Boy: Growing Pains by dkstories Complete Working It Out Part 3 by Don H Complete

Sub-genres of comedy focus on less serious things or have a less than serious take on serious things. Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, Comic Fantasy, Comic Sci-Fi, Comic Horror, Satire, Surreal Comedy, Tall Tale Top 10 Most Read - Comedy Modern Funny and less serious stories set in modern times Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Black Widow by Mark Arbour What Happened To The Baxter Boys by Mancunian Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC The Best Year by Krista Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Millennium by Mark Arbour Thicker Than Water by John Henry The Most Powerful Charm of All by Geron Kees Top 10 Most Read - Comic Fantasy Unserious stories set in a fantasy world. Example: Terry Pratchet's Color of Magic Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Corrupting the Innocent by kbois First day of Christmas by northie Spudhunter! by northie Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Ivor's short shorts by Ivor Slipper Top 10 Most Read - 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 Ark II by R. Eric Top 10 Most Read - Comic Horror Strong unserious element offsetting horror. Example: Scream, Cabin in the Woods, The Lost Boys Boxed In by northie The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Top 10 Most Read - Satire Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms. New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Top 10 Most Read - 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 Salvation by Backwoods Boy A Fool In Love by Comicality Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Top 10 Most Read - 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 The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Welcome to Brain Torture Hotel by Refugium Teddy Bear Lovers Anonymous by Refugium

Welcome to the 2024 Genre deep dive. We're going to be doing these each week based on the feedback we got last year. There are plans to keep tweaking things. We have already started the process of making software updates for the site now that we have found a new software developer. There are nice enhancements for blogs like this and our weekly wrap ups that we'll see later in the year. Let us know what you like and what you'd like to see and we'll see what we can do. Action/Adventure sub-genres of action/adventure tend to focus on actively moving the plot along and less on character and other elements usually in a fun/mystery sort of way. Typically there is a MacGuffin, a plot object, that the characters are trying to get or prevent others from getting. Sub-genres: Action Fiction, Adventure, Disaster, Historical Adventure, Martial Arts, Nautical , Spy, Spy-Fi, Super Hero, Swashbuckler Top 10 Most Read - 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. The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Shadow Effect by kbois The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Elemental by WolfM Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson BEAU by Paladin Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Hidden Sunlight by Stellar The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Top 10 Most Read - Adventure Adventure stories typically have a journey of discovery and exploration The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois ARROW by CLJobe Circumnavigation by C James Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Spirit Wolves by kbois Shadow Effect by kbois Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Let the Music Play by C James Top 10 Most Read - 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 - 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 Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Top 10 Most Read - 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 - Nautical action adventure with a sea-based setting. Examples: Treasure Island, Pirates of the Caribbean Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Frontier by quokka Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Tall Ship Adventures by quokka Beyond Frontier by quokka Aquaria by quokka Ocean Research by quokka New Frontier by quokka Alex & Lang by quokka Oceania by quokka Top 10 Most Read - Spy lighter-hearted spy - Sort of a Alex Rider and some of the earlier James Bond movies Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC CDMX by Carlos Hazday Carter's War by Topher Lydon Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Carter's Duty by Topher Lydon Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon The Knight's Tale by Tim Hobson Top 10 Most Read - 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 I Spy With My Little Eye by Myr Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr The Truth is Out There by Myr Dragon Tales by Xfighter1984 Top 10 Most Read - 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 Palingenesis by frozenphenix Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Holding Back by Thorn Wilde Inked by Carlos Hazday The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees Retail Ninja by astone2292 Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Spudhunter! by northie The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz Top 10 Most Read - 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. The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Will you be my Verlaine? by Oliver Dean

Romance stories focus primarily on character relationships and development. There is a strong trope in most if not all, the sub-genres for Romance for a Happily Ever After (HEA) or Happy For Now (HFN). Violating the HEA/HFN trope should not be done lightly or at a whim, as this tends to turn off readers of this genre. Sub-genres: Contemporary Romance, General Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Regency Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Sci-Fi, Romantic Western Top 10 Most Read - General Romance Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Shadow Effect by kbois Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie The English Year by Jwolf Be The Father Of This Child! by Laura S. Fox Twist of Fate by Remijay I Hate This Town by Demiurge Boss Nanny by Mrsgnomie Top 10 Most Read - Paranormal Romance The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Shadow Effect by kbois Cernunnos by astone2292 Death in the Shadows by astone2292 Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 The Cat Burglar by Aditus Lost Inside by Cia Worlds Apart by Grumpy Bear Top 10 Most Read - Historical Romance Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Odyssey by Mark Arbour Timothy by CLJobe Man In Motion by Mark Arbour HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Chronicles Of An Academic Predator by Mark Arbour HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Be Rad by Mark Arbour Top 10 Most Read - Romantic Western Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Forever My Love by vanalas A Love to Last by vanalas The Mistress by vanalas Forever my Love trailer. by vanalas Mercy by SteveTrevor Top 10 Most Read - Regency Romance Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Top 10 Most Read - Romantic Fantasy Re-birth by Justin4Fun Higher Education by WolfM Incandescence by Demiurge The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim To the Weyr by Mawgrim Threadfall by Mawgrim Spirit of Fire by Stellar Warming The Cold One by garfwiz Caesura by Aditus Top 10 Most Read - Romantic Sci-Fi Denied by Cia Shelter by Comicality Crave by LitLover Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Veil of Shadow by Stellar Lucid Truth by Stellar Safehaven by Comicality Aeris - Guardian Force by Brayon Miles To Go by Comicality Adverse Effects by Cia Top 10 Most Read - Contemporary Romance Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Gap Year by Mark Arbour Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Paternity by Mark Arbour Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill Black Widow by Mark Arbour 9.11 by Mark Arbour Confounded: Part II by Andr0gene

Paranormal is the melting pot of several sub-genres that got large enough to form it's own home. Generally speaking, Paranormal is urban fantasy that limits itself generally to ghosts, vampires, werewolves, shifters, and other creatures. It should be noted that Paranormal has strongly established tropes in its sub-genres. The meta-humans in Paranormal are not typically monsters. You'll find the monster versions of these meta-humans in Horror. Research of your chosen sub-genre is strongly advised. Some AI-generated Art (https://bing.com/create with prompt "gay young adult men paranormal with wolves, vampires and ghosts": Sub-genres: Paranormal Mystery, Romantic Paranormal, Shifters, Vampires, Werewolves Top 10 Most Read - Romantic Paranormal Running with the Pack by WolfM Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Shadow Effect by kbois Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Death in the Shadows by astone2292 The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Enforcer by Rob Colton Cernunnos by astone2292 Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX Top 10 Most Read - Paranormal Mystery Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall 40 Souls to Keep by Libby Drew Shadow Effect by kbois Death in the Shadows by astone2292 The Cat Burglar by Aditus The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Hidden Secrets by Mawgrim Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Black Fox: The Vessel by Arch Hunter Top 10 Most Read - Werewolves Running with the Pack by WolfM Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Higher Education by WolfM Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Enforcer by Rob Colton Embers by WolfM The Journal of Chris Williams by WolfM Trophy Cub by Grumpy Bear The Alpha by WolfM Top 10 Most Read - Shifters Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Shadow Effect by kbois Spirit Wolves by kbois Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Death in the Shadows by astone2292 The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Cernunnos by astone2292 Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Top 10 Most Read - Vampires Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Stranded With a Vampire by Thirdly GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Re-birth by Justin4Fun The Cat Burglar by Aditus Kidnapped by a Vampire by Thirdly Crave by LitLover GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality GFD: Fanboys by Comicality GFD 10: Nights Eternal by Comicality