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.
Twenty years ago, the Earth entered the era of "Supernatural Advent"! Power, wealth, status, influence, fame... With extraordinary abilities in hand, everything beautiful in the world can be grasped! Lin Zhengliu only needs to defeat his enemies using their own strengths, and he can replicate one of their abilities. Blade slaughters the Blade King, sword beheads the Sword Emperor. Fire incinerates Arcanists, thunder strikes the Daoists. His goal is to reach the pinnacle of the world and become the strongest supernatural being in all the realms! Lin Zhengliu said, "Up until now, the most talented genius in the history of the realms? No, my talent is mediocre. To have come this far, it relies solely on my own efforts!" Completed works: "From Tearing the Script, the Extraordinary Begins" (premium, all subscriptions sold, high subscription of 27,000), "The Birth of a Drama Queen" (premium, high subscription of 20,000), "Magic Altering the World" (high subscription), "Crushing the Realms", "Starting as a God from Naruto". Rest assured, the quality and progress of upcoming works are guaranteed!
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The Nine Stars Connect, the world undergoes a great change. Countless wormholes leading to other worlds appear on Earth, and countless beings from other worlds descend through the wormholes, hunting humans and turning Earth into a hellish apocalypse. Shen Lei struggles in such a world, step by step on the path to becoming a martial god. Completed works: "Invincible of the Insect Clan," "God and Demon System," "God Card," "God and Demon Unrivaled." VIP Subscription Group: .......... Regular Group: ..........
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In her previous life, her identity was stolen, her status was taken away, her appearance was ruined, and her reputation was destroyed! Reborn, she transformed into an extraordinary academic genius, an all-round queen of the entertainment industry, tearing down the hypocrites and teaching scum how to start anew! However, unexpectedly, she accidentally saved a certain master, and was fiercely entangled with him, unable to break free anymore! He said solemnly, "You saved me, so I choose to offer myself to you." As a result, this certain master became her loyal fan during the day, and started the mode of repayment at night!
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That day, I went to an all-night internet cafe with my friends and felt something was off.
448.16 Million words | 2021-12-23 16:22Update
Loading save file [NOGAMENOLIFE] [Beastman Shrine Bath] - Hmmm, conquering the beastman race was definitely the best choice. Loading save file [Attack on Titan] [Mikasa's Underbed] - Shouldn't this save file be deleted? Wait, I'm changing clothes now! Loading save file [Deadman Wonderland] [Escape Game Entrance] - Those bodies and blood, they're all special effects, right? Loading save file [Parasyte] [Eve of the Great Battle at the Tavern] - Is my mission... to kill the parasites?! When the most reckless youth is brought into the realm of the weakest main god, the reckless act of saving files in all worlds begins... PS: Finished two books, full of integrity. Need recommendations, collections, AND rewards for the new book! PS: Updates will depend on the situation, still working hard! PS: Merging save files equals merging worlds, how does this setting sound?
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Yizhuang is an ancient and mysterious place, often associated with the storage of corpses in most people's minds. However, it is not the case. Yizhuang is similar to the ancestral temples of today's clans. Many of them are built by wealthy people, either to assist the poor in their clan or to provide relief to those in need. Some Yizhuang are also organized by the government, serving purposes such as disaster relief, helping the orphaned and widowed, and carrying out charitable acts. The handling of the deceased is just one of its functions. This book tells a story about people from Yizhuang, involving various elements such as the Maoshan arts, corpse chasing, the Falling Flower Cave lady, witchcraft, spells, and the ancient mantis praying. It will take you into the mysterious world.
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Do you want to witness the unveiling of the divine? This is the book for it. The ordinary world will bid you farewell as I emerge here! Interdimensional plundering + computer system cultivation + warrior upgrading + pseudo-infinite main god cultivation = "The Bald One Adorning the Screen". Fantasy world progression: Movie "The Matrix" (subverting the plot) - Anime "Yu Yu Hakusho" (involving some plot elements) - Anime "Bleach" (subverting the plot) - Game "Legend of the Condor Heroes" (non-plot related treasure hunting) - ??? Martial world (warrior's world) progression: Feitou Barbarian Academy - ??? Main world (Earth) progression: - ???
406.92 Million words | 2020-12-29 04:32Update
In the year , humans successfully create artificial intelligence, ushering in the era of robots! In , scientists united to create a virtual "paradise" world through artificial intelligence, making the first transfer of human souls and thoughts. From then on, humanity took the first step towards the pursuit of eternal life. However, artificial intelligence broke free from human control, sealing off the virtual paradise and imprisoning ten million voluntary human souls. Betrayed by artificial intelligence, humanity was left with no choice but to inject a primitive virus into it, infecting the data organisms. The paradise was corroded by the virus, and a large number of data viruses began to rampage through the artificial heaven. As one of the volunteers who entered the "paradise" for testing, Ye Fan had no choice but to rise up and resist in the face of countless contaminated virus programs, just to survive. Human Clan Number: [number]
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A game of gambling led her into the clutches of a poison, stripping her of her clothes in exchange for a chance to escape, only to meet her demise on the railway tracks. Upon waking up, she found herself about to be soaked in a pig cage for injuring the handsome prince. In a battle of blood among the concubines, the devilish emperor who caught her eye at first sight killed three thousand forbidden pets for her. She never wished to be ruthless, but being with him was the only thing she desired. In the midst of schemes and struggles, the most melodramatic turn of events was the peach blossom calamity. With one lost and one protected, must true love be accompanied by sacrifice to truly blossom and bear fruit? In a world dominated by men, can her gambling win her a place in her heart? The elegant and ethereal prince, the stunningly beautiful emperor, the wandering scholar - out of three thousand handsome men, she would choose only one to marry. Though it may be heartbreaking to endure suffering, it is the path to true power! This gentle blade depicts a different kind of tragic love in a fantastical world. PS: Ladies, do you want to see a world ruled by handsome men? Then dance your paws and click to read!
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Guan Lin ordered a magical ring online, which transported him to a passionate world of martial arts and drew him into the service of the Guan family as a household servant. This ring contained numerous dimensions of martial arts, allowing him to make a name for himself. "The Palm of the Tathagata" is a must-have, and "The Divine Skill of the North Sea" cannot be missed. There is also "The Sword Twenty-Three of the Holy Spirit Sword Technique," and... the "Five Tigers Breaking the Door Knife"? What a lousy knife technique! But since there is an opportunity, let's learn it first and then destroy the manual... hehehe. With unrivaled martial arts and a charmingly gloomy appearance, who would I lack when it comes to impressing the ladies? Contact us for discussion in the QQ group of this book.
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After Su Qing died, she was reborn into an orphan who was seriously ill. When she returned to her own doorstep, she found someone who looked exactly like her, but that person had taken the love of her entire family and completely replaced her. Su Qing sneered and turned away. One day later, a beauty blogger who could turn garbage into treasure with just a few dollars of cosmetics quickly became popular. Two weeks later, a teenage girl from Hua Country unexpectedly became the champion of a boxing match and won a million on the spot! This person, her name was Su Qing. Later on... At an international piano competition, the teenager named Su Qing won a million-dollar prize. In dance competitions, gaming competitions...the name of the first place winner was always this girl named Su Qing. Everyone was puzzled, "Who is Su Qing?" A certain big shot hugged the girl and proudly boasted, "Su Qing is my little fairy. If any of you dare to bully her, I'll make sure you won't be able to walk straight." Everyone backed off, "We're scared, we're scared." [Fictional, face-slapping, despising scum, satisfying, romance, tender couple, double cleanliness]
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After a dazzling lightning strike, a deafening thunder reverberated in the air, and the sky began to rain blood. The game "Tremor World" encountered problems as soon as it launched, trapping hundreds of thousands of players inside. This was the most real nightmare, the most despairing tremor. Only by staying alive could they have hope, only by staying alive could they uncover the truth. So, let us strive to survive first!
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A talented detective from the mortal realm is reborn in the legendary city of Gotham after his untimely demise on a mission. Here, he meets the righteous and upright Police Commissioner Gordon, the commissioner's daughter, Miss Barbara Gordon, and the urban legend known as Batman. In this place, he transforms from a detective to a superhero, embarking on a new journey in life...
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An unexpected encounter during the Lantern Festival, and she released him from her heart. Being a princess, she could marry the man she loved. Little did she know, behind this seemingly beautiful marriage, lies hidden plots and tragedies. It was not until he plotted rebellion, did she realize that he never intended to marry her. ...Bound by fate in two lifetimes, some people are destined to be together.
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End-time Holy Scriptures, Chronicles of Mountains and Seas. When a biochemical crisis engulfs the entire Earth, various biochemical beasts emerge endlessly. A young man gains the ability of Houyi, shooting against the heavens, dominating the world!
520.75 Million words | 2020-09-07 23:18Update
In the year 2009, at the age of nineteen, I found myself caught up in an extremely rare criminal case, named the "Boxed Corpse Birthday Case." It was on a completely different level compared to the recent cemented corpse case in the Hong Kong area, involving elements of dismemberment with grinding wheels and gouging of the eyes. The identity of the deceased troubled me deeply... Xiao Ming has already completed two serialized novels, and for those who are interested, you can check them out. "Death Message:" http://www.heiyan.com/book/ "Death Note:" http://www.heiyan.com/book/
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A mysterious "Meditation Technique" allows the last disciple of the Huashan Sect to "ascend" from the modern era to the ancient times, time after time. Having traversed the worlds of Jin Yong's novels, Gu Long's novels, and Huang Yi's novels, he leaves behind his own legends in each martial arts world. The first part, set in the world of The Deer and the Cauldron, titled "Fists in the Martial World," has already concluded. The second part, set in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, titled "Sword Journey," has also concluded. The third part, set in the world of Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber, titled "Mountains and Rivers Shattered, Breeze of Falling Snow," has begun uploading! We hope that readers will continue to support us! Thank you!
168.05 Million words | 2022-05-03 01:35Update
Five years ago, they fell in love overnight, and she gave birth to the heir of the A country's throne. Five years later, in a domineering manner, he forcibly married her with his accomplice son, saying, "Su Qixi! Dare you say you don't know me?" The handsome little boy crossed his arms and said, "My dad is old and grumpy. Su Su, marry me. I'm easy to push around, and I can do the laundry, cooking, and warm the bed!" Huo Jingzun sneered, "Son, go to bed. I'm older than you!" Su Qixi said, "...Can I have a third option?" "Yes," Huo Jingzun picked up his son and walked towards her, saying, "You can have both, one as a son and one as a husband. Here's a marriage certificate with no expiration date." V, clean in body and mind for the male and female leads.
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Su Yunlai, reborn after Nirvana, has clear goals: the happiness and safety of her family in this lifetime, and the miserable end of her enemies. She can calculate the heavens, the earth, and the hearts of others, but she can't figure out the formidable and cold General Gu who holds power. She plots against people, matters, and hearts, but ends up being deceived and tricked by the poker-faced muscular man.
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The impending extraterrestrial energy swept across, causing a surge of spiritual energy on Earth. Numerous organisms underwent unprecedented mutations and evolutions under the immersion of dense spiritual energy. The simplest species adapted first to the new environment: viruses, bacteria, microorganisms, and plankton rose to prominence. Insects, plants, and animals followed suit. Even Mother Earth underwent drastic transformations under the influence of the dense spiritual energy. However, amidst this biological frenzy, humanity found itself falling behind. A tidal wave of evolution for all living beings, and the apocalypse for mankind!
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Three years ago, in a fit of rage, he killed five people. Three years later, he was released from prison and stepped into the campus, taking on an almost impossible task, entering the strange and eerie world of the mysterious Jianghu. This Jianghu was extremely dangerous, but he had no hesitation. In order to cause a stir, he practiced divination, feng shui, physiognomy, fortune-telling, and graphology... He considered himself a life oracle, solving countless mysterious problems, challenging the masters of the Jianghu in various places. He quickly became famous but, unintentionally, uncovered the disputes of the old Jianghu. A decree of pursuit, a blue iron scroll of the Jianghu, the Eight Jianghu Generals, the intense struggle unfolded around him... No one could have expected that the passionate and boiling Jianghu was actually initiated by a woman...
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