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.
My name is Zhang Xiu, and I am in the campus. Besides studying diligently at school, I have another job - catching ghosts! From the Yinsi of the Underworld to the evil spirits on campus, I've encountered them all. From Taoist priests on Mount Lao to blood-sucking zombies, they seem to cross my path. Beautiful fox spirits, enchanting female ghosts, demonic women from the cult - I've come across quite a few of them. A friend asked me, "Since you can catch supernatural beings, why don't you bring some back to be your wives?" One word: poverty. Do you really think catching monsters doesn't cost money?
304.60 Million words | 2023-05-08 09:52Update
【Exclusive！】 Lin Hao crossed over to a parallel world, where people have the chance to awaken armor and become summoners when they turn full-aged, participate in competitions, and achieve the pinnacle of life. Just when a few people were feeling proud of awakening S-level armor, Lin Hao directly drew out the SSS-level Yakuone. During the national ranking competition, Lin Hao directly kicked one child after another, making everyone tremble in fear. "Damn it! How do we play this? Lin Hao kicks one after another, completely devoid of a sense of participation!" (Short and weak introduction, please refer to the main content!) If you think "Armor Awakening" is good, don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and Weibo!
595.40 Million words | 2023-06-16 22:14Update
There is a non-existent classroom in the school, and I walked into it. Dilapidated walls, yellowed light bulbs, and a heavy atmosphere filled with students and teachers. I can't leave, can't escape, I can only stay in this non-existent classroom. I call it... the Ghost Classroom. My other two completed novels: a 700,000-word high-energy gaming story titled "My Dad is Garen" and a million-word hilarious satire novel titled "One Hundred Thousand Godly Satires."
102.59 Million words | 2020-10-11 22:12Update
One day, out of the blue, Wang Aihua's best friend entrusted him with the sole custody of his daughter. Little did Wang Aihua know, the place he would be raising her was none other than the Marvel universe. As an otaku, Wang Aihua had intended to lead a low-key life, raising his goddaughter in peace. However, with a troublesome daughter by his side, Wang Aihua found himself gradually surrounded by a diverse group of superheroes, pushing him onto a path to become the strongest hero.
561.07 Million words | 2023-06-02 13:27Update
In the past life, Li Jin wasted forty years. God gave him a chance to start over, standing at the turning point of age. Li Jin swears: Rewrite the future and reach the peak of life!
213.65 Million words | 2021-08-28 15:19Update
Here is hell, where even with immense power and boundless wealth, you are nothing but a wisp of smoke. Before death, everyone is equal. Here is heaven, where anything you desire but cannot obtain on Earth can be realized, as long as you can cross the line of death and survive the "games" with a death rate as high as ninety-nine percent. Courage, wisdom, means, and obsession—only through the baptism of war and blood can people understand what true strength is. (A traditional infinite stream work, without any cute anime-style jokes, the survival battles and tests of intelligence are the main themes of this book. With a high death rate in the missions, the strongest challengers in this story can only do one thing—stay alive.)
365.39 Million words | 2021-01-12 00:32Update
In ancient times, a war called the Battle of Asura erupted with King Arthur at the center. In the prosperous land of Great Britain, the knights raised their swords for their own happiness. But now, many centuries later, for someone named Arthur, it is... under the guise of diplomatic conditions, seizing the food of an infant girl named Cao Cao. Under the banner of a peace agreement, forcefully confiscating the theater of a chuunibyou girl named Nero. Under the pretext of "a sister without blood ties has no conquest value," they... cough cough, well, my King Arthur would never be so sadistic! Actually, this is a miraculous journey of a King Arthur who can only be read, written by a crazed teenage boy determined to conquer the world. Also, the protagonist is a three-less-one - emotionless, expressionless, and very dark, so please don't fall for him. PS: This book is not a FATE fanfic and has no relation to MA. PS: Not suitable for otakus. If you think "The Astonishing King Arthur" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
282.22 Million words | 2021-06-11 03:08Update
I was just fired, and then I found a job with a trial period salary of 8,000 yuan and a monthly salary of 20,000 yuan after regularization. But it's just a job as a dish-washer in a family restaurant. But this restaurant is a bit strange— it only opens after midnight and must be closed before 3:30 in the morning. There are also a group of eccentric customers who love to tell stories, and a beautiful boss lady. Later, I found out that all these people...
493.72 Million words | 2022-04-05 13:53Update
Gray clouds, dust, earthquakes...disasters ravage the world, shattering the familiar rules of humanity. Terror, despair, bloodshed, and slaughter become the prevailing themes of this new world. The weak are now wary of inconspicuous beings that were once seen as ants, but now prey on humans. Yes, they are the hunters, and we are the hunted. As different species rise in power, humanity has no choice but to fight back. Gray clouds, dust, earthquakes...disasters ravage the world, shattering the familiar rules of humanity. Terror, despair, bloodshed, and slaughter become the prevailing themes of this new world. The weak...
308.76 Million words | 2022-08-22 22:21Update
Do you want to rent a ghost? Cheap prices, complete variety, excellent service. Whether you want to scare people, play pranks, provide fast delivery service, create visual effects for websites, or be temporary actors in movies, we can fulfill all your needs. What are you waiting for? Come and get it now.
105.69 Million words | 2020-10-13 13:13Update
Ren Hong, a brilliant university student, dropped out of Tsinghua University and founded a technology company called "XlouS." The company launched its first product, "Real-time Online Translation," on campus, which eventually caught the attention of Mark Zuckerberg and was acquired exclusively for a staggering billion dollars. With this move, XlouS quickly rose to prominence in the Chinese tech industry. Subsequently, Ren Hong and his company introduced "S," a wearable smart device, challenging Apple. They also pioneered the most advanced holographic imaging technology, leading to a new wave of transformation in the film industry, following the footsteps of Dolby Cinema and IMAX. With each new product, XlouS continues to change the world and lead industrial innovations. The world is being altered by XlouS, and it is all thanks to Ren Hong.
202.53 Million words | 2020-10-03 15:38Update
I slept in a coffin since childhood. When I was six years old, a snake sneaked in and kept me company inside the coffin for six years. By the time I turned twelve, she transformed me from a boy into a man...
460.88 Million words | 2020-07-24 15:54Update
【Indifferent as a lotus, the fox lady clashes with the iron-blooded ice mountain black wolf. An ultimate pet story. Don't worry, folks, feel free to dive in!】 Who is Quan Jingwu? He is a prominent figure in the capital. Renowned as "Lord Jing," he is also the pinnacle of the capital's pyramid, a "big diamond." However, one day, the admired "big diamond" is labeled by a woman, who happens to be the person they despise the most. Everyone in the capital is dumbfounded. Who is Jian Qing? She is a stain on her family, a despised illegitimate child, the laughingstock of a prestigious household. But upon her return, she shines brilliantly. It's time for those who owe her to repay their debts one by one. As layers of identities are revealed, those who once looked down on her are left with faceslaps. At their first meeting, she is as calm as a lotus, with an elegant demeanor, making a grand appearance. At their second meeting, she is as fierce as a fighting beast, a faint smile on her face, but striking swiftly and ruthlessly. At their third meeting, she is as cunning as a fox, uttering "Xiao Jing" and completely capturing his heart, leading him on the path of doting on his wife, never to turn back. Dog food drama: Underling: "Boss, there are rumors outside that Madam was born to conquer you, and your compatibility is off." Lord Jing: "Nonsense." "...". All the subordinates lower their heads, afraid of provoking their boss's anger. They take a step back, fearing his wrath. Then, a deep voice is heard, tinged with a hint of indulgent laughter, "She was clearly born to be spoiled by me, to be cherished by me." Unexpectedly fed dog food in the face, everyone immediately loses interest and can't help but howl inside. Madam, please come and take the boss away. He's about to torture the dogs again.
192.72 Million words | 2020-12-27 18:00Update
How can a man completely give up on a woman? That is to turn him gay, so that he only likes men! In this way, whether it's one woman or many women, he will have no feelings. But I never thought that in the end, it actually turned out to be a true act and he benefited from it.
100.00 Million words | 2022-09-25 03:02Update
A movie world passport suddenly appeared on my phone. The question is... why are all the movies divided into seven major areas - A, B, C, D, E, F, and G? Why can I only access the G area at first? Well, let's see what movies are available in the G area... Oh, the American Pie series? The Love Guru? Basic Instinct? Come on, can't there be something more meaningful? Luckily, I can still go to "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" to experience some NZT, then go to "8 Mile" and learn from the hustler Eminem, and finally, have a discussion about life in "Sweet Home Alabama" with the sweet and charming Jessica Alba. If G area symbolizes peace, what does the F area, one level above, represent?
130.66 Million words | 2022-12-04 05:22Update
If you break free from the shackles of genetics and awaken, what superpower do you hope to obtain? Chen Xiaole, awakened, possesses an incredible superpower... A great era begins... Who will be the favored child of this era? Standing at the forefront, overlooking the world, who will determine the rise or fall?
474.76 Million words | 2021-01-21 10:27Update
In World War II, a Nazi biological warfare plan changed Siegfried's life, giving him a vampire-like physique. Over the past century, he remains eternally youthful, but his attitude towards life has become increasingly numb. Therefore, when Siegfried inexplicably finds himself in a never-ending cycle of horror movie worlds, once again sensing the scent of death, a smile curls up on his lips. Trust intertwines with betrayal, allies switch sides, enemies become comrades; death dances with survival, where cruelty collides with tenderness! Join the community of readers for this book, where extras are given out limitlessly...
144.80 Million words | 2020-11-25 17:17Update
In the future world, human potential explodes, and the ancient martial arts awaken with a new life. An ordinary young boy accidentally swallows a mysterious cyclone and embarks on the path of genius, forging the Tai Chu War Body and achieving the peak of myth!... This era is an era of blood and fire. The sharp claws of the sky's savage beasts can tear through resilient alloy warplanes; the charging of the jungle's demon monkeys can crush mighty steel fortresses; terrifying deep-sea behemoths can form storms that can engulf fleets with just a breath... A mediocre student in his junior year of high school dreams of becoming the hero who will conquer all the strange beasts and step into the vast cosmic space... The story of the War God of Tai Chu begins here.
416.73 Million words | 2022-03-12 20:09Update
Xue Ru unexpectedly travels back in time and finds herself in the midst of a fierce battle against Japanese forces. Without time to question why, she bravely picks up a gun and throws herself into the fight. Her valor earns her a position as an officer in the Chinese National Army. During her time on the battlefield, Xue Ru befriends a group of passionate soldiers and forms a special forces unit known as the Snow Fox Squad. Referred to as the Snow Foxes, this unit grows in strength as they travel across various battlefields, fueled by a burning hatred towards the Japanese invaders. They shed blood in a ruthless battle against their enemy. Xue Ru's delicate arms bear the marks of bloodshed, while beneath her beautiful appearance lies a heart set on revenge. Feared by the Japanese as the Bloody Fox Devil and hailed by the Chinese military and civilians as General Snow Fox, she becomes a legendary heroine in the fight to protect China during the war, leaving an indelible mark on the world.
129.24 Million words | 2020-08-12 20:55Update
The world plunged into a post-apocalyptic scenario, with all civilizations extinct. Under the threat of zombies, the remaining humans endure the most tragic, pitiful, and blood-soaked lives. Su Jiangchen, an extraordinary individual, experienced a previous life of failure in combating zombies and harbors deep-seated hatred. Returning to the beginning of the end times, this time, he continues to fight against zombies to eradicate them for the sake of humanity! Book club group: [omitted]
561.79 Million words | 2021-11-01 23:58Update
The power of his punches can dent the indestructible Shield of Justice, while his kicks can shatter the very ground beneath his feet. He is the illegitimate son of the King of Gods, Odin, left behind on Earth. He is the younger brother of the Thunder God, Thor, and the mightiest heir of the Water Element. He is also the close friend of Superman, Clark Kent, and the trusted ally of Batman, Bruce Wayne. The Incredible Hulk attests that even he is not the ultimate proof of invincibility. Dr. Manhattan, the God of Particles, once said, "He is my one and only disciple." The Cosmic Ruler, Thanos, admitted with fear, "He claimed he would vanquish all universal-level supervillains, which terrifies me." The Five Primordial Deities of the Universe proclaim, "Since the Big Bang, we have never encountered such an extraordinary being." PS. This is a comprehensive Marvel and DC crossover novel. PS. The novel follows the path of seeking power. In the early stages, the protagonist's strength is on par with that of Thor. In the middle of the story, he will transform into the second incarnation of the Green Giant, with three awakening stages measuring in meters, tens of meters, and hundreds of meters. The details of the latter part of the story are temporarily kept confidential. *(^_^)/*
436.84 Million words | 2021-06-25 05:19Update
