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.
"No talking to boys, no contact with anyone of the opposite sex at school, and no telling anyone about your identity. If I call for you, you must come to me immediately!" he commanded dominantly. It was all because she was the little girl owned by the devil, the little princess he held in the palm of his hand. Only he had the privilege to bully her as he pleased, as if the whole world revolved around her!
583.77 Million words | 2020-11-18 19:17Update
Wearing the identity of a concubine in the lower courtyard is one thing, but to also come with a boy-turned-steamed bun... What? There's even a little one in the belly? Cough cough, luckily heaven is fair, leaving us space to support the three of us. Certain loyal dog: Wife, what about me? Certain official: You can kneel on the floor for me. A life of farming, family matters, with a portable space, a small fortune is enough, warm and simple. New book "Leisurely Landlady in Prehistoric Times", a heartwarming farming story~~~ Please take care. New book "Difficulties of Being a Second Wife", still a farming tale,
118.50 Million words | 2020-08-10 03:46Update
A pitiful weirdo, a cold and arrogant beauty, married the wrong person and endured his domination every night. At first: Get over here and warm my bed! Honestly, lie down and hatch eggs for me! Later on: I want to hear you call me "husband" with your own mouth. Darling, I still want... Loving food, beauty, and hibernation, cold, arrogant, conflicted, and crazy. He assisted him in becoming a supreme being in the Nine Heavens, obsessed with love for a lifetime. He searched for him in the Azure Land and Yellow Springs, traversing countless years without equal. He held his hand and pressed it against his hidden heat beneath his waist: I've guarded this place for you for three hundred years. He kissed his emerald green pupils: Heaven
316.98 Million words | 2023-05-17 05:43Update
When the ugly girl that everyone despised becomes a divine doctor, one word: get lost! Two words: get lost! Three words: get lost, get lost, get lost! She is the youngest medical doctor in the world. Transmigrating to the Prime Minister's residence, she becomes the abused and useless third miss. So what if the Prime Minister is heartless? In the end, he still kneels before her begging for mercy. Opening a medical clinic, enjoying hot springs... there's nothing she can't do! Yan Chaoge, with her pair of eyes that can see through people's hearts, but she can never see through him. The devilish smile of the crippled king in the golden wheelchair, "
421.06 Million words | 2021-08-29 21:53Update
Xia Xixi, a college student, worked part-time every day to raise money for her mother's medical expenses. However, one day, as usual, she went to the villa for her part-time job, but what happened next was beyond her expectations. She was violated by her boss, who hypocritically claimed to marry her. Eventually, due to various reasons, Xia Xixi was forced to marry that scoundrel. Their married life was initially sweet, but there were always people who couldn't tolerate her happiness, ultimately breaking her heart and forcing her to leave.
410.96 Million words | 2022-02-16 03:04Update
An unscrupulous demolition team knocked down a village temple and unexpectedly unearthed a naked woman... Group number: Author's QQ: Updates: Three chapters every day from Monday to Friday, two chapters every day on weekends. First chapter: Click. Second chapter: Click. Third chapter: Click (Monday to Friday). Extra chapter: One jade pendant for one extra chapter, ten extra chapters for a crown (to be released in a short period of time, not all at once).
415.13 Million words | 2021-12-14 03:39Update
The mother river flows ceaselessly to the east, nurturing the most ancient and splendid civilization of China. For thousands of years, countless people have been searching, yet no one knows what secrets lie within this mighty river. From ships carrying corpses to ghostly boats, from mysterious stone coffins sunk deep beneath the riverbed to nameless bodies brought back to life... A person who has been fascinated by all these since childhood...
63.56 Million words | 2021-05-17 18:25Update
The Z virus leaked, triggering a zombie crisis. Humans engage in a great battle against the zombies. Ye Mo, equipped with the "Plants vs. Zombies" system, travels to the country of Xia and fights zombies in reality. Peashooters, Cherry Bombs, Potato Mines... familiar plants, different tactics. Fire cards, ice cards, corn cannons... magical upgrade cards make the plants even stronger. Ordinary zombies, enhanced zombies, mutant zombies... various novel zombies pose a crisis for humanity. If you, dear readers, think "Summoning Plants vs. Zombies" is good, don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!
64.60 Million words | 2020-07-13 04:39Update
Welcome to Shocking Game. The world is about to collapse, doomsday is imminent, and everything will be irreversible... Can you detect the existence of monsters lurking in the human world? Terrifying alien technology is about to make a shocking appearance. Are you ready? Ladies, in despair and helplessness, do you have the courage to save them? Grab your weapon, equip yourself with your tools, and charge forward, young man! Soon, the world will be the craziest amusement park!
564.46 Million words | 2020-08-25 19:26Update
(Clean in body and mind) As the national husband, Lu Zhenming Tian is fearless and unperturbed, except he fears her making a scene about divorce. And as Lu's wife, Su Wansheng Tian is fearless and unperturbed, except she fears being bothered by him. When he gets jealous, he says, "Except for me, any man you look at is tempting them to commit crimes." When he confesses his love, he says, "Forgive my greediness, for accompanying you through the budding of love, I still want to be by your side when our temples turn gray." When facing women with ulterior motives, he says, "In this lifetime, Mrs. Lu will only belong to Su Wansheng." Su Wansheng likes Lu
576.76 Million words | 2021-08-12 04:05Update
A typical city in Northeast China, an ordinary but extraordinarily cold Sunday in winter, a seemingly ordinary family of five, faced with a sudden zombie outbreak. Living in an apartment building, the ordinary couple, Duo'er and Canaan, along with their parents and young children, must find a way to survive and ensure their safety and warmth. How can they establish a zombie-proof new home and secure their basic survival needs? When their once safe community becomes compromised, how will the survivors in the neighborhood, armed with nothing more than ordinary people's intelligence and strength, seek a safer place to hide and survive? No superpowers, no alternate dimensions, no
442.51 Million words | 2023-02-02 13:32Update
No parents, three aunts greedy for wealth, one aunt with a corrupt heart ruining the house. No food, no clothes, how to live? Watch her, as she leads her sisters who are poor in possessions but rich in spirit, to embark on a beautiful path. Want to be my brother-in-law? Pass my test first. Want to be my brother-in-law? You have to pass my test first. What test? Want to be my husband? First, you must pass the test of my sisters.
552.09 Million words | 2022-08-14 16:23Update
He Yuan controls the Transcenders, governing the dimensions of various cycles. The plundered resources are used to trade with the lives of other dimensional beings in exchange for precious treasures. The Transcenders also engage in wars and disputes among themselves for world domination. Guests of the Interdimensional City can also witness the invasion process of the Transcenders through consumption. This is the Interdimensional City, demonstrating its superiority over other dimensions!
139.74 Million words | 2022-03-14 13:13Update
Published as "You Are My Entire World," in that year he was four years old, she was two years old, and she followed him, calling out unclearly, "Husband... husband..." He asked in a childish voice, "Do you know what a husband is for?" "For kissing!" she said, and she tackled him directly. In that year, he was fourteen, she was twelve. She already knew the meaning of husband, so she dared not call out randomly anymore. But he pressed her against the wall, smiling devilishly, "Why haven't you been calling me husband lately?" As he said that, his lips moved towards her. In that year, he was twenty-four, she was twenty-two. He held her down and kissed her
441.78 Million words | 2023-01-26 01:19Update
A "human weapon" created by human ambitions, who has been in a deep sleep for an era and has given birth to new species on Earth due to special reasons, such as elves, humans, half-orcs, demons, and dwarves. He awakens with a mysterious left arm that holds infinite possibilities. After the last human of the previous era awakens, carrying the strongest high-tech crystallization of human civilization, he embarks on a magical journey in the new era filled with fighting spirit and magic. This is a novel that tells the story of sincere friendship, full of warmth and bloodshed everywhere! Here, if you treat me well, I will risk my life for you. If you risk your life for me, I will sacrifice everything for your existence!
571.52 Million words | 2023-01-14 12:31Update
In the late Qing Dynasty, chaos engulfed the whole country. Under the jurisdiction of the Fengtian Province in the Kanto region, there was a master and apprentice who specialized in capturing ghosts and vanquishing demons, along with a group of bizarre and ethereal demons and mountain spirits. The storyteller's skill captured the audience's attention, and the guests listened attentively. This book is purely a collection of ghostly tales, filled with ghostly language, ghostly laughter, and ghostly mischief. Any similarities are purely coincidental. The new book, "The Chronicles of Divine Blood," is now available online, and we look forward to everyone's support and feedback.
76.20 Million words | 2022-12-13 15:15Update
In the year 2540 AD, after centuries of existence, the Earth Federation is on the brink of collapse! Ji Ming, an orphan, embarks on an extraordinary journey due to a ridiculous new soldier assignment! The rise of the independent intelligent robot tyrants leads to the disintegration of the Federation! This is an era full of adventure and excitement in the interstellar space! A revolution in human technology, the evolution of the body! The entanglement between the God Clan and the Insect Clan! The tragic fate of the cloned humans! Let's witness Ji Ming's step-by-step unveiling of the mysteries of the universe, pursuing inner wisdom and external dominance, and achieving the ambition of becoming the emperor of the stars! Thanks to the Creation Reviewing Team for their support in the forum reviews! Author
551.66 Million words | 2023-05-29 21:08Update
An accident brought her unexpectedly into the arms of the handsome Prince of the Northern Desert Town, a man who vowed deep affection. She fell in love and relied on him, but everything eventually disappeared like the wind, as he coldly let go of her when she needed him the most. From then on, she embarked on a tumultuous journey in a chaotic world, experiencing a magnificent and unpredictable ancient life. One is a brave and skilled general, renowned throughout the land. One is a cunning and fickle prince of the Southern Zhao Dynasty, his heart filled with hidden schemes. Another is a ruthless and tyrannical ruler of the Western Region. And yet another is a cold and domineering King of the Northern Desert Town, adept at strategic planning. All of them had intentions towards her, but none showed any mercy. Witness
193.50 Million words | 2022-05-05 05:59Update
A jar of iron tower, three generations of celestial masters, talismans flying across the world. Eight directions of demons, nine flames encircling, with the underworld ruler courageously venturing in all directions. Several shocking thunders flash across the sky, and Luli braved the thunder calamity and survived. One interview led to various adventures, strange and unpredictable yet seemingly reasonable... Black tiled iron tower, a hundred refined gold coffins, mountain gods and water ghosts, the creation of the green lotus... Demons and monsters all gather for a battle, enjoying novelty and excitement. This story is purely fictitious, any resemblance is purely coincidental. Also, the completed work "Ancient Martial Arts Assassin in the City" is available for those who enjoy urban martial arts. Author Q, welcome to connect!
222.80 Million words | 2022-02-22 00:34Update
I have a strong destiny. These words have been echoing in my ears since the day I was born. The blind fortune teller said that I am a fierce White Tiger with a female destiny. Innately tough, I bring harm to my husband, children, and even myself. The villagers all say that I won't survive, my yang energy is too fierce, even if I manage to hold onto my life, I'll end up being a fool. But my grandmother, who is a respected deity in the village, refuses to accept this. Every year, she burns substitutes for me, prays at the temple, forms armies and accumulates blessings... I am a White Tiger female, accompanying you to comprehend the mysteries of the universe.
599.10 Million words | 2022-10-06 08:41Update
Post-apocalypse, wasteland, surface collapse, era of high magic. Monsters, demons, planes tilting, the ladder reemerges. Souls, abyss, wielding power, battling across the world.
308.82 Million words | 2022-03-23 03:07Update