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.
A genius young boy was rejected by the top Ice and Fire Academy for three years. Was it a coincidence or someone secretly sabotaging him? Underneath the perfect mechanical theory, a hint of disdain finally allowed the boy to enter Class B, the only possibility in the realm of impossibility, embarking on an unknown journey... From obedience to betrayal, from ordinary to arrogant, within the flow of time, through the vast cosmic galaxy, genetic modification, mech warfare, lizard people, fish people, the undying cancerous Hela emerged one by one, terrifying beings surfacing... What awaits him on this path, is it a perfect body modification or the gradual fading of brilliance into hideous mutations beneath the filth? And when the once naive young boy has transformed beyond recognition, what awakens him is his unwavering belief or the timeless anticipation of a distant past?... (Please bookmark and support this, if you're reading, please consider bookmarking, a small favor, thank you!)
148.36 Million words | 2020-12-12 19:13Update
In Infinite Horror, I am a reliable teammate. Zheng Zha: "Fang Cheng, what ability did you exchange?" Fang Cheng: "I exchanged for some black technology blueprints, do you want to take a look?" In Pacific Rim, I am a top-notch mech hunter. Fang Cheng: "Let the monsters taste what true martial arts is!" In the Marvel Universe, I am a hero defending against alien armies. Thor: "Fang Cheng, where is the cosmic cube?" Fang Cheng: "I don't know, it was here just now, and then it disappeared in a flash." Thor: "..." In the Fengyun World, I am a brave warrior facing the divine dragon. Fang Cheng: "Emperor Shitian, dare to make a move and I'll destroy your heavenly gate!" Emperor Shitian: "If you want the Dragon Source, show me your skills!" Fang Cheng: "Bastard, take a good look at this, it's a mechanism technique I learned from Qin Shi Ming Yue. Taste my Cloud Realm Cannon!" Completing righteous quests from the system, achieving a renowned reputation as a hero. As for how to complete them, it's up to me to decide! Custom author tags: Hot-blooded dimensional system, student genre.
393.49 Million words | 2021-03-09 04:04Update
After crossing over, I unexpectedly became someone else's stepmother, and to make matters worse, the children all turned out to be major antagonists. The reason behind this was that this stepmother was too wicked, ruthless, and unreliable. Jo Lianlian was embarrassed, but luckily, fate brought her here and she started to mend her ways with kindness, goodness, and patience. The children transformed from bean sprouts into chubby succulents. Just as everything seemed to be going well, the children's father returned, and Jo Lianlian realized that four out of the five children had astonishing backgrounds. And later on, Jo Lianlian discovered that the children's father was not an ordinary person either... Goodness gracious, is there not a single ordinary person here?... "Which one is your biological child?" the man smiled faintly. "The next one, surely, will be the biological one." This plot is fictional, please do not imitate.
571.24 Million words | 2021-02-12 06:44Update
Hengdu Stone Zhongshan authored
78.29 Million words | 2023-02-26 19:21Update
That night she got drunk, he stole a kiss from her small mouth and then indulged in it, occasionally playing sneak attacks. "Yin Shaojie, why are you kissing me?" Finally, after she realized he had stolen countless kisses from her, she asked. However, the evil demon smirked, "You're my wife, why can't I kiss you?" They were childhood sweethearts and got engaged under the calculation of their families. From then on, they lived in the same room and shared a bed. "Yin Shaojie, you are such a pervert!" He narrowed his eyes, "What did you say?" "I said you are... mmm!" Her mouth was blocked. He pressed her against the bed, "Calling me a pervert for stealing a kiss? Then I have even more perverted things, do you want to try..." [The male and female protagonists are devoted to each other, both physically and mentally.]
121.93 Million words | 2021-09-26 08:01Update
The world undergoes a radical transformation, with ferocious beasts running rampant. At the same time, humans continuously awaken various extraordinary spiritual abilities. The former mundane society collapses overnight, and the once coveted power, fame, and wealth no longer hold any significance. This is a world where only the strong can survive, a world of the apocalypse, a world of chaos, yet also an unprecedented era of prosperity! Ye Chen, inexplicably transported to a world where the way of the sword reigns supreme, spent over a decade practicing and reached the realm of Sword Dao's Profound Abyss. However, on the path of forging his sword into a god, he perished and faded away. And when he woke up again, he found himself back in his high school classroom before his time travel. On the eve of the apocalypse, the Sword Dao Grandmaster returns from a foreign world!
108.27 Million words | 2023-02-18 15:16Update
After Bai Qingyue accidentally fell into a xianxia novel that she hasn't finished reading, she became the first aloof holy maiden in the book. It is said that whoever possesses the holy maiden will rule the world, and men from all over the land desire to have her. Unfortunately, not long after, she settled for a boxed meal. Meanwhile, the female lead in the novel obtained Bai Qingyue's physique and holy blood after her death, and lived happily ever after with the male lead, eliminating the antagonists, slaying demons, pacifying sea monsters, and reaching the pinnacle of life. After transmigrating into the book, all Bai Qingyue wanted was to stay away from the palace and live a carefree life as a small business owner. Little did she know that from the first chapter of her transmigration, she would attract the attention of a possessive antagonist with a yandere personality... Thinking of the tragic fate of the demonic lord, Bai Qingyue expressed: Stay away from Chu Nian and cherish life. The man, who loves her without realizing it, moved Bai Qingyue repeatedly with his clumsy actions, and gradually, she fell in love with him. However, this possessive antagonist dared not love or face his own feelings. Bai Qingyue resorted to countless extreme methods to finally tame Chu Nian. Eventually, Chu Nian, who surrendered to Bai Qingyue, said: I will forever be at your mercy, be it your tenderness or violence.
79.97 Million words | 2021-10-29 15:13Update
After leaving work in despair, I picked up a ring on my way home. Originally, I wanted to sell my soul to the devil, but no one wanted it. Instead, I received an imperfect artifact! To complete the rules of the artifact, I traveled through "Sword Art Online" and brought back the seeds of a virtual game world! It's a knockoff version of League of Legends, creating a virtual world called the God Space, where I gather players' spiritual energy as a power source. Embarking on an infinite journey, I search for my own direction... Pursuing great determination... Great courage... Or perhaps, a grand dream!? Along this endless journey, slowly I will come to understand... The world: "Sword Art Online," "The Legend of the Dragon and Snake," "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "?? Unknown Ancient Anime"... To be continued... P.S.: With my limited literary skills as a novice writer, I pay tribute to my three favorite authors, [ZhTTTy], [Dreaming of Divine Machines], and [Jingke Guards].
86.14 Million words | 2022-12-07 09:41Update
What would you do if you had only a few hours left in your life? Would you quietly wait, spending the last moments, or would you give it your all, exhausting every bit of strength to fight for survival? Walking in the shadows, darkness is the best disguise, with evil runes engraved in your eyes. With a dagger in hand, piercing through the thick fog of death! Join the book's Q group if you're interested: [Group information omitted]. Come chat and have a good time! The new book "Peerless Martial Saint" has been uploaded, seeking all kinds of support!
220.63 Million words | 2022-05-25 11:33Update
The original title of the book is "The Divine Doctor Silly Concubine: Black-bellied Ghost King and Adorable Concubine". "Before marrying this king, who did you fool around with? You despicable woman!" On the night of their wedding, a divorce letter was sent. The fourth miss of the Duke's Mansion, who was mentally challenged, was sent home with broken legs. Unable to bear the humiliation, she tried to commit suicide by hitting the wall. When she woke up again, she had cold flames in her ink-colored eyes. With her stunning poison skills, she was the number one wanted criminal worldwide - Mu Furong! No longer infatuated, no longer foolish. Isolated from the world, flourishing in an extraordinary era.
530.04 Million words | 2020-10-26 21:56Update
Traversing into the world of Demon Slayer, I unexpectedly became a blacksmith. "Then I must forge the strongest Nichirin Blade!" As I hammered the metal ingot, a notification appeared... [Impurities] purged, yet another notification appeared... [Physicality] forged into a weapon, yet another notification appeared... [Willpower]
302.22 Million words | 2020-12-06 06:23Update
A female student, borrowing a corpse to revive her soul, found herself in a place similar to the ancient era of warring states. Possessing an extraordinary appearance that defied gender stereotypes, she also had a fiancé with a deep-seated grudge against her father's murderer. Amidst the turmoil, she was abducted by the most powerful figure of that era! The warring states, an era bloody, splendid, and radiant like poppy flowers. Here, battle cries echoed, women were treated as playthings, severed heads were gifts, and heroes were as common as grass. In this era, there were the strongest men, sharp swords, brilliant cultures, as well as beautiful and short-lived women. The female protagonist, with her modern consciousness, unwittingly became a pawn in the games of different factions. In a time where even life cannot be preserved, how can she maintain her true self? In an era filled with formidable individuals, the protagonist, unwilling to be manipulated at will, embarks on a solitary path of defiance against the world. For friends who enjoy this book, we now have a supergroup! The previous group will be terminated within two weeks. The group number for the supergroup is: [please insert the group number]. Let's act quickly, everyone. Password: Please write the name of the male lead character in any novel by Lin Jiacheng. Lin Jiacheng...
308.31 Million words | 2020-09-05 12:40Update
War, the devil that destroys civilization and the engine that drives progress. Some avoid it at all costs, while others flock to it. My name is He Ping, CEO of Peace Corporation, President of Peace Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Peace Alliance, and Commander of Peace Mercenary Corps. We are Peace Corporation, and our product is war. Our clients are every world. We are Peace Corporation, and our slogan is to give you a bullet, take away your peace, give you a war and wish you a lifetime of happiness. We are Peace Corporation, and our goal is to equip elven archers with sniper rifles, have orc warriors wield Gatling guns, sell bulletproof vests to skeleton soldiers, and provide cold steel swords to martial arts practitioners, ushering in an era of eclectic warfare. My name is He Ping, and I am an advocate for war. Of course, this is a portrayal of He Ping's life. As for his previous life, He Ping did not live well. Having fallen on hard times as a young man, he struggled at the bottom of society. However, an unexpected lottery prize allowed him to relive his youth, obtaining power, money, status, strength, beautiful women, and brothers... Everything he missed in his previous life, he would make up for in this one!
252.66 Million words | 2020-08-09 14:05Update
On the day of my birth, a miracle occurred. To ensure my survival, my reclusive grandfather arranged a marriage for me. Twenty years later, due to a stroke of luck bestowed upon me by my grandfather, my wealthy fiance's family, who thought little of my background, called off the engagement. They underestimated my grandfather's power and my own resources, and now they must face the consequences...
400.59 Million words | 2023-03-30 09:45Update
Wang Keran was always touched by a male ghost at night, and the ghost touched her whole body, including the intimate areas. Peach wood sword, scissors, five emperors' coins, none of them had any effect on the ghost. It wasn't until she consulted a feng shui master that she found out he was her husband from the underworld. Wasn't it a few years ago when she helped someone open a Lu Ban lock box, cut her hand, and got blood on the red paper clothes inside the box? That turned out to be the engagement gift for the underworld marriage. Wang Keran was then pulled into a conspiracy that had been going on for decades. The secrets of the Cen family, mysteries that Jin Zizero didn't have the courage to explore any further, were left for Wang Keran to uncover. Qu Tian,
407.89 Million words | 2022-12-22 19:18Update
Xia Da's physics genius Lin Luoyu unexpectedly obtained a shopping mall system from the future. This system includes forums, live broadcasting platforms, trading boards, and other sections. Lin Luoyu saw many future high-tech papers in the forum. At the same time, he could purchase incredible high-tech items with star coins. However, when he wanted to use this system to reach the pinnacle of life, a mysterious organization was secretly carrying out a terrifying plan...
439.04 Million words | 2021-11-08 15:17Update
The original owner, Tian Yuerong, has always been unable to understand why it was me who transmigrated. Since I've come, I can't go back, so I have to work hard to survive. Since I am a cannon fodder, it's better to stay away from the female lead, male lead, supporting female character, and supporting male character. You go your own way, and I'll go mine. No matter how intense the plot is, it has nothing to do with me. Oh, I have my own cheat. This novel is a post-apocalyptic genre, with a strong female lead who is neither naive nor scheming, and she will never go back to being weak.
243.88 Million words | 2022-06-08 22:25Update
Any house where someone has died is called a haunted house, regardless of whether it is in China or abroad. It is believed that such houses are prone to being haunted. However, in China, there is another belief called feng shui. Each house is considered a tai chi, with gates of life and death and yin and yang energy. Once the negative energy is unleashed, one's luck will decline, and in severe cases, great disaster may befall them. Every city has haunted houses, such as the Ghost Crying Haunted House, Eight Corpse Haunted House, Reincarnation Haunted House, and Eerie Coffin Haunted House... Each haunted house has chilling stories! [ ] Cool Readers Book Club, welcome to join.
305.18 Million words | 2023-06-23 09:09Update
Chen Sheng, indifferent to the path of bloodshed, challenges the heavens with disdain. The path of the strong leaves no room for negotiation. Evil karma lingers.
415.18 Million words | 2022-06-16 06:45Update
When the terrifying zombies suddenly appeared in his dream, Han Xiaotian, a junior student still in class, angrily raised his middle finger to the heavens, thinking, "Why did I dream of a million bucks but you didn't give it to me, and when I dreamt of zombies, you sent them to me?" However, when he discovered that he had acquired the same supernatural powers as in his dream after getting injured, Han Xiaotian became brimming with confidence. "Damn it, zombies dare to bite me? I'll assimilate you!" Assimilating the zombie virus! Assimilating supernatural attacks! Assimilating teleportation! Assimilating invisibility and flight! This is a story about an ordinary student on Earth who accidentally inherits the memories of an extraterrestrial powerhouse and is forced to fight against the extraterrestrial zombies who have come to Earth seeking revenge. It is an epic tale of strength. A new book is released, eagerly seeking recommendations and collections!
412.98 Million words | 2021-08-16 08:56Update
Lushao Bei's Bai Yueguang came knocking at An Ran's door, pointing at her nose and cursing, "You're destroying our relationship, shameless!" Before An Ran could retaliate, Lushao Bei rushed out, saying, "It's none of her business. It's my own choice to like her." Bai Yueguang couldn't accept it, saying, "Didn't you say you love me?" Lushao Bei replied, "Now, the one I love is her. She is the moonlight in my heart." Why does this sound so familiar? Oh, right, that's exactly what he said when he wanted a divorce. After they divorced, she became his ex-husband's moonlight?
551.51 Million words | 2023-05-09 01:56Update
