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.
Ghosts, some believe, while others do not. Before going to Thailand, I didn't believe at all, but later I ended up selling ghosts as merchandise. Remember: when dealing with ghosts, don't expect to get any advantage! Now available, update daily if possible.
196.94 Million words | 2020-11-07 20:30Update
Start by giving away global banks, and the whole world is available for investment! My ex-girlfriend gave me a green hat because the rich second-generation could buy her a car, little did she know, I can buy the entire world!
332.21 Million words | 2021-11-16 07:16Update
On the way back to school after teaching in a remote village, I had two consecutive strange dreams. The village's shaman said it was not a dream but rather a summoning of spirits. Since then, I have been accompanied by a handsome ghost who constantly tries to seduce me. I embarked on a long journey encountering supernatural beings and ghosts... I'm starting a new book and hope everyone supports it! After it's released, there will be three chapters per day, with each chapter consisting of 2,000 words, totaling 6,000 words. Rewarding with a wine glass and more for the total contributions of the day, rewarding with chocolates and more for the total contributions of the day. Rewarding with crystal shoes and more, with pumpkin carriages and more. Extra chapters for every full set of
342.48 Million words | 2023-06-22 13:07Update
In the words of her best friend, Zhou Yanyan is a woman who only has a good appearance, but lacks intelligence. She relies on her family for support at home. After relying on her family for twenty-two years, Zhou Yanyan suddenly has a realization and decides to enter the workplace. As a novice in the public relations field, she had big ambitions but her boss... During a business dinner, Zhou Yanyan eagerly wanted to pour wine for her boss, but he refused. At a party, Zhou Yanyan was prepared to shine as a PR professional, but her boss didn't allow her. During a signing ceremony, someone mistakenly thought Zhou Yanyan stole their husband and assaulted her, but her boss said
210.10 Million words | 2021-08-18 01:56Update
Once a modern chef named Lin Zhimo transmigrated into a peasant girl. She was ugly, orphaned, mistreated by her aunt and uncle, and harassed by her cousins. But it didn't matter, because with her culinary skills, she had the world in her hands. Lin Zhimo fought against evil, opened a restaurant, and happened to save an amnesiac man who became her laborer. They worked towards the goal of becoming wealthy. Little did she know, the man turned out to be a prince. Enslaving a prince was a serious crime, so Lin Zhimo quickly paid the prince his wages. However, the prince didn't want the money nor the restaurant. "This prince is in need of a royal chef." The story begins with a pastoral setting but later the female protagonist accompanies
212.80 Million words | 2020-08-12 13:55Update
A car accident. Consciousness enters the world of "Dreamland". Why are there no players here? "What? Did you just say I'm an NPC?" "Oh my, the great god actually knows what an NPC is!?" Chen Fenghua is astonished: Could it be true that I am an NPC?
378.20 Million words | 2023-03-13 14:57Update
The new book "Phoenix Reigns Over Qing" is being serialized and gaining popularity. She is calm and wise, the chief physician of the 21st century. After crossing over, she remains humble and steps into the palace, becoming the woman who holds the fourth prince's heart. Amidst the competition and scheming in the harem, watch how I remain the sole favored one. When we first met, the emperor embraced her. Slightly annoyed, she pushed him away. She couldn't believe the emperor could be so clueless. The second time, jealousy stirred trouble in the harem, but with a single command, he imprisoned the troublemaker. From then on, Zhen Yijin always found the emperor looking at her
509.30 Million words | 2023-05-07 09:30Update
The factional strife in the court, hidden seething violence; the change in the throne, Yongzheng narrowly prevails. Discussions of the edict, accusations of patricide, claims to the throne? A fragment of history, enveloped in numerous doubts and mysteries, puzzling and indiscernible. The author employs his pen to render a vivid account, producing a vivid and authentic narrative of the grandeur of the palace and the remoteness of the rivers and lakes, capturing every detail. From the imperial code and palace architecture, to the gastronomy and attire, to the rituals and melodies, all depicted in vivid detail, exuding an air of erudition. From the humblest houses and
51.68 Million words | 2022-07-15 09:35Update
Lin Yu is crazy about books. One day, she came across a strange novel and discovered that she could enter the worlds of various entertainment works and become a supporting character. As someone who could see through the plot, she became the main characters' lucky star, assisting them in successfully completing missions. Perhaps there was something else waiting for her.
97.53 Million words | 2022-07-25 12:20Update
Endless dimensions, countless worlds, infinite universes, endless treasures and resources, boundless energy and matter, they are all mine! In order to survive for a longer time, I will reap everything!
223.20 Million words | 2022-10-07 07:53Update
One day she crossed over, and she was sent to a bridal sedan by someone, becoming his princess as a proxy for a foolish king. She said, "Marry the rooster if it's the rooster, marry the dog if it's the dog. Even if I marry a fool, I will carry him on my back!" She said, "He is my man, but his thoughts are simple and his heart is kind. If he can't protect me, then I will protect him. Whether he is a fool or a simpleton, I will never leave him. As long as I am here, I won't allow anyone to bully him!" She also said, "If someone doesn't offend me, I won't offend them. But
475.76 Million words | 2021-03-14 03:53Update
A purple bead, an immortal legend, and a person who travels through different dimensions. Feng Rui's first time crossing into a different dimension took him to a cultivation world. After going through countless hardships, he was finally accepted into the Clear Void Sect, one of the seven major sects. However, due to stealing cultivation techniques from the Scripture Pavilion, he narrowly escaped being killed by a Foundation Establishment cultivator and had no choice but to flee back to Earth. In short, this is the story of a cultivator who constantly travels through countless dimensions in search of immortality and everlasting life.
569.27 Million words | 2021-12-02 14:31Update
"Jiangbei Female Bandit" (print book title "Willing to Follow") Publishing Announcement: "Willing to Follow (Volumes 1 and 2)" is planned by Beijing Meili Xinqingfang and published by Baihua Zhou Literary Publishing House. Author: Xian Cheng, Price: . yuan (for both volumes). It will be available nationwide in [year, month] in major Xinhua bookstores, private bookstores, and online bookstores. The complete series consists of four books, with the final volume set to be released in [year, month]. Purchase link on Dangdang: http://product.dangdang.com/.html Purchase link on Amazon: http://www.amazon.cn/gp/product/BGXDYYA/?camp
402.47 Million words | 2022-06-01 21:55Update
Serious Version: This is the end of humanity, this is the story of a fortunate young boy who has been blessed with time. Normal Version: Why are there so many strange people in the apocalypse... angels, demons, dragon tribes, and all that. It's fine if people from other worlds don't join in for fun! Fite, put down your thunder battle-axe! Patchouli, you dropped your philosopher's stone! Saya, are you here to turn humans into meat chunks? Eluza, please wear something normal when you change outfits... and don't bring out things like holy robes! Is this kind of cheerful end of the world really okay? (This kitten kindly reminds you that this kitten is a slow-to-warm-up type
446.62 Million words | 2020-10-05 06:58Update
The Gold Seeker of the Tang Dynasty Escort
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A young man, who was abandoned by his girlfriend and at the lowest point in his life, embarks on a soaring journey after merging with the memories of a powerful being from another world. A cultivator who accidentally arrives in a modern community, he engages in ambiguous stories with several beautiful women while recovering his previous cultivation. The story of a son seeking justice for his father and rediscovering his mother.
419.80 Million words | 2021-11-16 05:06Update
I suddenly woke up from the grave, only to realize that I had been asleep for hundreds of years. At this moment, I am neither the living nor the dead...
11.69 Million words | 2022-05-23 18:39Update
(This book is written under the pen name of my husband, Lao Deng. Now the pen name belongs to Lao Deng, who is currently working on his new book "Yin Yang Ghost Contract". Welcome everyone to follow and support it. Please don't guess his gender!) I, Xiaonü, love watching shows about grave robbing and tomb exploration. I'm a big fan of the online platforms "Tianya Lianpeng Ghost Stories" and "Lingyin Island". I have friends who are exorcists, feng shui masters, and astrologers. Through my interactions with Yin Yang practitioners, I have come to understand that there are different paths for humans and ghosts in this world. It is difficult for them to intersect, so friends
79.88 Million words | 2020-10-01 03:43Update
Definitely Refuse to Be a Bridesmaid: Young Bridesmaid Was Stripped and Harassed, Outrageous and Most Lewd Wedding Prank in the Countryside...
548.02 Million words | 2023-05-25 13:16Update
Once upon a time, there was a cold and selfish prince who lived in a dilapidated house at the foot of the mountain. One rainy night, the prince drove away a witch who sought refuge in his home. The witch left a wicked curse on the prince, and in order to lift it, he must solve a case. To unravel the mystery, this prince detective must delve into the city's most fairytale-like place and uncover the perpetrator hiding amongst the princess, king, and queen. This detective story is purely fictional and any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental, or deliberately reminiscent of a fairytale. This version of a fairytale crime story is not dark, gory, vulgar, or childhood
381.89 Million words | 2022-03-15 00:25Update
On their wedding night, the emperor was poisoned to death, and Empress Nalan Yanran became the scapegoat, resulting in the execution of her entire family. As she fled, she fortuitously encountered him, and they both found their way back to the palace. Once again entering the royal family, she vowed not to be a helpless victim, and swore to exact revenge on all her enemies.
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