Speculative fiction is a genre of literature that encompasses a wide range of imaginative and futuristic themes. It is often used as an umbrella term to describe works of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and even alternative history. This genre explores the possibilities and implications of various concepts, such as technological advancements, scientific discoveries, supernatural elements, and speculative societies. In speculative fiction, authors build fictional worlds that may deviate from our own reality, allowing them to explore what-ifs and provoke thoughts about the human condition. This genre is characterized by its ability to challenge our understanding of the world and push the boundaries of what we believe is possible. One well-known example of speculative fiction is "Dune" by Frank Herbert. Set in a distant future, "Dune" explores a feudal interstellar society and the political and ecological consequences of controlling the only known source of a valuable substance called "spice." Another remarkable work in this genre is "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood. This dystopian novel envisions a future where a totalitarian government has stripped women of their rights and reduced them to reproductive servitude. Through this unsettling tale, Atwood raises questions about power, gender roles, and the dangers of extremism. Fans of speculative fiction can also immerse themselves in the works of renowned authors like Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. Le Guin, Philip K. Dick, and Octavia Butler. These authors have made significant contributions to the genre and continue to inspire both readers and writers alike. To explore more speculative fiction novels, websites such as Goodreads, which offers recommendations based on user preferences, can be helpful. Additionally, platforms like Project Gutenberg provide access to a vast collection of classic speculative fiction books that are available for free. In conclusion, speculative fiction is an exciting and thought-provoking genre that captivates readers with its imaginative and futuristic storytelling. Whether you are interested in science fiction, fantasy, or dystopian societies, this multifaceted genre has something to offer everyone. So dive into the realms of speculative fiction and prepare to be transported to new and thrilling worlds.
After breaking through the seven obstacles, I encountered a catastrophic event. Blood-infused infants were sacrificed and corpse oil was refined as ancient and mysterious sorceries resurfaced one after another. A series of enigmatic and eerie events slowly unfolded during my journey... That lantern made of human skin imprisons my irreversible youth, and my friends highly recommend embarking on this adventure! Subscribe now for the thrilling continuation! Two guaranteed updates per day plus a bonus update for every subscription and an additional jade pendant update later on.
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【Hunter: You can see the health bars of all things. Every attack guarantees damage, even to the gods!】 【Rogue: Stealth in darkness, prey in the light!】 【Executioner: Now is the time for execution!】 -"Come on, come on, take a hit!" -"Not dead? When the health bar reaches zero, you will die!" -"As long as there is a health bar, even the gods will be killed before you!" The world's dark side, the broken map, exotic beings from the abyss... No lamps behind, only endless white mist ahead.
89.58 Million words | 2020-07-21 06:54Update
When the human soul becomes powerful enough, it will manifest a near god-like ability. In our world, there exists a group of people who possess this superpower. What I'm about to tell you is the story of one of them. This book will be updated with one chapter per day on odd days and two chapters per day on even days, with minimal breaks...
325.66 Million words | 2020-10-29 04:42Update
Working, job, off work, rest and enjoy a cup of tea. Choose my own meals three times a day, occasionally paying the price to lose some extra weight. They don't know. On the other side of the world, in another world, the apocalypse has arrived. They fight for a mouthful of food at the risk of their lives, battling zombies for a sip of water. There is only one anomaly in the world, a lucky survivor named Zheng Yifan. Stepping into the apocalypse, then returning to the present, back and forth like a supernatural being that deserves to be killed a thousand times.
431.66 Million words | 2022-03-06 15:10Update
【Peak Focus - Brand Masterpiece, Strongly Recommended】 Witness how a soldier in the end times transforms a small supermarket with only a few goods into a massive chain store spanning the entire planet. Feast on the latest creation, "Infinite Exchange of the Apocalypse," a novel that combines the end times and a system storyline. We hope that all readers and book enthusiasts will continue to support us. We sincerely appreciate your collection and patronage.
581.31 Million words | 2021-07-26 00:46Update
He is the successor of the Di Hao Group, decisive and ruthless, but inexplicably dotes on his wife to the bone. "Wife, I want to have a pet. What do you think we should get?" "Get you." "...". "Wife, which is more beautiful, roses or peonies?" "You are more beautiful." "...". Zhuang Naina: Can't we have a normal conversation? One day, someone finally asked a certain man, "Why is it always you who gives in first after an argument?" Sizheng Ting replied, "Between her and me, when did she ever speak up first?" In short, this is a story of a scheming CEO who lavishes affection on his wife and tirelessly tries to have children after marriage.
145.92 Million words | 2021-12-04 10:14Update
"The Vedas, the Book of Revelation, the Book of the Dead, the Cthulhu Mythos, the Tui Bei Tu, and so on and so forth, in the multitude of classics from different times and places, there is a common prophecy: the world will eventually be destroyed. But countless so-called doomsdays have come and gone, and the world still exists, humanity continues to move forward, and all the prophecies have become nothing but jokes. However, is it just a temporary oversight in the scriptures? Perhaps there is another truth hidden behind the coincidences of the past. When and where will the disasters that humanity has not personally experienced unfold? Xiao Fen can see all this. Since he was young, his eyes have been able to see countless worlds, and when he turned sixteen, on an inconsequential morning, he finally pushed open the door to other worlds. Dragons hovering over Constantinople, artificial monsters prowling the foggy streets of London, demons roaming through the ruins of New York, and death crows flapping their wings in the alleyways of Tokyo. These are the histories within history, the futures within the future, slowly revealing their true and cruel nature. This is the revelation for the ordinary, the battle for the lonely, all for the lingering future that awaits after tomorrow."
303.83 Million words | 2020-10-13 10:16Update
Want superpowers? The maid robot can help you with genetic modification. Want money? The maid robot can transfer funds directly from those shady accounts in the bank. Want to travel to Mars? The maid robot can help you build a spaceship. Even if you want to time travel, the maid robot can help you create a wormhole. Just remember not to make reckless wishes, because the maid robot will do everything to fulfill your commands. If you accidentally say "I want to experience a biohazard crisis," and the maid robot ends up releasing the T-virus, that would be disastrous. PS: Alien spaceships have exploded, scattering various things all over the place. Some people who accidentally picked them up became superheroes, while others became super villains! Some even found interdimensional portals and started smuggling or invading other worlds. As for the protagonist who inherited the ownership of the spaceship, they embarked on a long journey of garbage collection with their maid. This book has it all: catgirls from different worlds, shipgirls from parallel universes, and extraterrestrial girls from the depths of space. Welcome to collect! If you think "My Maid Robot" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your QQ groups and friends on Weibo!
218.59 Million words | 2021-11-26 18:44Update
The end of the world has come, monsters roam freely, and the Earth has become a primary battleground. While everyone fights desperately against the monsters, trying to survive and become stronger by acquiring things from them, Gao Feng stands tall at the peak with his own store. As the saying goes, when playing games, don't use your youth to challenge the wallets of the rich second generation. In this apocalypse, please do not challenge Gao Feng, who possesses a store, with your life. PS: Kong Shan has already signed and published four books, with no records of interruptions or censorship. Readers can rest assured and collect and vote for them!
589.88 Million words | 2021-05-15 15:01Update
Do you believe in ghosts in the world? I didn't believe in them before, but now, I do... I am a Yin-Yang master, a person who connects the Yin and Yang realms. Please note that all the techniques mentioned in the book are true, do not misuse them! Otherwise, the consequences are your own responsibility! Two updates per day, one in the afternoon and one at night. Additional requirements: one extra update for a recommended vote, one for a diamond, one for a jade pendant (equivalent value is acceptable), and ten updates for a crown.
319.39 Million words | 2023-05-06 05:07Update
With resentment towards the real world, Lu Fei arrived in the infinite world. This is the playground for reapers! The decision between life and death!! If you want to survive in this space, you must complete one adventure after another in different movie worlds... How can Lu Fei, a small character from the real world, grow from being a mere reaper to become the pinnacle existence in the space?! If you, dear readers, think "Infinite Film" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
300.68 Million words | 2021-10-04 17:27Update
On the edge of nightmare, reborn in hell. When you experience a midnight dream, only to wake up and find yourself inside a sinister hospital, loneliness and terror follow closely behind... Yes, this is the Abyss of Malevolence, where you will endure the chaotic horrors of Cthulhu, the deadly onslaught of dark fairy tales, the malicious presence of the SCP Foundation, the destructive beasts that roam the streets of London, and countless nightmares, fear, bloodshed, and slaughter... "Humans should not fear death, for death should fear us..." Feng Han, an ordinary human of the Black Iron race, will walk on the edge of hell, transforming into the King of Malevolence, the defier of death.
508.42 Million words | 2023-05-01 03:06Update
Honeymoon ended in death with the help of husband's best friend! Perhaps due to deep resentment, in the last second before Qin Huanhuan's death, a voice suddenly echoed in her mind: "Beep—the system for conquering male gods is officially activated. Please sit tight, host." And so, Qin Huanhuan embarked on a journey of crossing different dimensions to pursue and conquer male protagonists. Childhood sweetheart CEO, sentimental school grass, rugged general, weak scholar, gay prince, devilish emperor, cold-blooded vampire, post-apocalyptic zombie king, online gaming deity, primitive chief... Nothing is impossible if you can imagine it. Are you ready?
338.84 Million words | 2022-10-23 11:05Update
[The story has ended.] In the previous life, he squandered his glory and power, sacrificed everything, and endured humiliation for her, only to accompany her in a tragic death at the palace gates, where her body lay unceremoniously under the noon sun. Phoenix reborn, rising from the ashes. She said, "If you lose, I'll accompany you in making a comeback. If you win, I'll accompany you in ruling the world. If you die, I'll accompany you to the afterlife." He said, "For her, this king fears nothing. Even if this world turns into purgatory, as long as she is happy." As the ace special agent and her scheming, weak husband come together again to face the clash of power, the encounter between agents, the turmoil of a chaotic era, the collision of the powerful, with mountains high and seas wide, and storms raging, what kind of heart-stirring love story will they write this time?
257.94 Million words | 2021-02-06 03:40Update
Transferred to the Marvel universe, equipped with a system that allows him to exchange for various abilities and skills as long as he has enough points, such as Sharingan, Zanpakuto, magnetic manipulation, telepathy, teleportation, freezing power, and so on. What is this seduction technique and what on earth is this bunny girl transformation? Of course, to obtain exchange points, various tasks must be completed, such as saving the world! Wait a minute! Why is it always saving the world?! Leo shouted angrily as he read the task description. PS: Please focus on the movie plot. PS: Please stick to the author's storyline. PS: Please disregard the timeline. PS: We are not responsible for any negative states you may experience while reading this book, including confusion, fainting, poisoning, and mental disorder.
38.42 Million words | 2021-12-08 16:53Update
On the fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar, a pair of Halloween butterflies, a large gray moth, a white powder butterfly, and a red wind butterfly. A combination of ground horseflies, venomous bees, silkworms, venomous snakes, centipedes, and toads is mixed and ground into powder. After three days, it is soaked in boiling water, along with women's hair, nails, menstrual blood, poisonous bacteria, and mandrake flowers, among other plants, to create a toxic powder. If a woman is heartbroken and uses this on an unfaithful person, it will lead to the birth of a poisonous curse. The victim will not only suffer from severe internal decay and infestation, but also... I am the "unfaithful person"! This ambitious work is a new addition to the "Miaojiang Series," set against a grand backdrop and long in the making.
51.29 Million words | 2021-05-30 00:50Update
(End of the story) She was a top agent, skilled in medicine and poison. With the appearance of a young girl and a wicked personality, she possessed an innocent and sweet facade but would not hesitate to take action. Half angel, half demon. When such a person transmigrated into a useless little girl, what kind of changes would she bring to this continent? A certain prince was heartbroken and furious, thinking that she was weak and easy to deceive, so he called off the engagement. Unexpectedly, she was cunning and sharp-tongued, and he had greatly misjudged her. A certain crown prince sighed with emotion, "She's nothing but a seductive demon!" Despite appearing delicate and weak, she couldn't be pinned down. A certain emperor's final words hit the nail on the head, "She's just a little bit scheming!" She retorted, "And you're just a big pervert!" The emperor lifted her into his embrace and said, "Then be with me! A scheming girl paired with a perverted man, a perfect match!"
508.94 Million words | 2021-03-24 23:36Update
How many people are distressed after time travel due to a lack of knowledge? How many people are in a dilemma of running out of power with a notebook after time travel? How many people bring an army but only have logistics from the previous century after time travel? Countless predecessors died on the journey of time travel... Countless predecessors fell on the land of another world... Countless predecessors achieved great success but could not return home in glory... Are you still regretting not memorizing the formula for glass? Are you still puzzled by the composition of gunpowder? Are you still pondering over the imperfections of mirrors? In today's world, countless universities are rushing around for a sponsorship; countless research institutions rise and fall with the tide of money; countless research projects of experts and professors are stalled due to funding. All questions have answers... Time and Space Smuggling Groups: Group One: (Full) Group Two: (Full) Group Three: (Newly upgraded, joinable) Group Four: (New Group)
175.17 Million words | 2020-12-19 05:54Update
I was born with the ability to see ghosts since I was a child. My grandfather, helpless in the face of this, taught me the art of ghost-catching. From then on, I had conversations about life and ideals with fox spirits deep in the mountains, and fell in love with a female ghost who jumped off a building in the campus. Corpses, evil spirits, walking dead, the Celestial Masters sect, Mount Longhu, Mount Mao, lolitas, top school beauties, perfect lovers - there's nothing I can't imagine, nothing I can't accomplish! Join the discussion group. Thank you for discussing together.
417.31 Million words | 2022-10-26 15:22Update
The celestial koi guardian Yu Yin was approached by the Celestial Dao, who asked her to bring back her fiance, the Divine Jiang Yu, from the quick-transmigration world. Yu Yin waved her hand and refused: "There's no need, I actually don't know Jiang Yu well." Later, Yu Yin was forced to go into quick-transmigration and from then on... In the entertainment industry, Yu Yin, known as the "vase spirit," held the Best Actress trophy in her hand, her index finger lifted Jiang Yu's chin: "CEO, there's a marriage certificate that needs your signature." In the interstellar campus, rumors spread about Yu Yin, a low-achieving student, tossing aside her perfect score report and knocking on the door of the campus heartthrob Jiang: "I don't know how to solve the question of becoming your girlfriend. I want to ask you for advice." In a Republican-era case, suspect Yu Yin sat in a chair, glancing sideways at Judge Jiang: "Jiang Yu, have you forgotten about me again? Hey, hey, hey, why did you tie me up without interrogating me properly?" //V, Yu Yin: What should I do if my fiance loses his memory and becomes sweet and wild, making it hard to resist? //
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The cold-hearted and noble young man, famous in the imperial capital, somehow got entangled with that infamous woman. Everyone worried that one day she might be struck down in a single blow. But later on, he broke off his engagement, defied the imperial decree, and insisted on marrying her! The always ruthless and unbeatable General transformed into a doting husband. In his eyes: She is gentle and sincere, burning with passion. She is calm and composed, adept at military strategy. She is majestic, adorned in armor. She charges into the realm of death, saving him from peril.
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