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.
The CO system seamlessly integrates the virtual and real worlds, exerting almost complete control over everything people come into contact with in their lives. A terminally ill teenager inadvertently gains administrative privileges within this system. In the face of survival or destruction, hope or despair, how will he choose?
577.83 Million words | 2021-08-25 16:33Update
[Su Shuang - Sand Sculpture Fiction][Violence Little Cute * Cold and Handsome Big Guy] A high school student, 18 years old, is dragged into the slaughterhouse by a system. Is it the extinction of humanity or the decline of morality? "Reward points +" "Reward points +" "Reward points +" ... "I want to go back!" "Sure, Master. Once you accumulate ten thousand points, you can also take away three hundred million local currency before you leave!" Chen Man's vision turned black. In this bloody game, with the fortune of human hearts, and the pervasion of desperate survival, Chen Man clings onto the slender legs of the big god, knowing that staying alive is always the right choice. Killing giants, redeeming the grievances of female ghosts, repeating suicide games over and over again... everything tests Chen Man's not-so-strong heart. Luckily, there is a super invincible handsome guy by his side, occasionally taking a glance for some relief... [Bilateral Devotion + Powerful Expert]
212.60 Million words | 2022-07-29 04:04Update
"Marry me, and I promise the safety of your entire family, sparing your father's life," he said as he held her pale hand with no hint of affection. From then on, she was bound to the life and death of her family, trading her own survival for her father's. The Hou Mansion was deep and treacherous, filled with unpredictable hearts. On the left, there was the willful Miss An Shaoyun, who constantly challenged her; on the right, there was the cousin who was determined to marry into the Hou Mansion, Hua Yan; and within the locked tower, there was the mysterious woman, Han Zhiruo. When her once familiar face appeared again and his beloved woman woke up, everything crumbled as if the sky fell and the earth cracked, tearing her world apart. She risked her life for him, only to be met with his careful maneuvering, an exchange of lives in a conspiracy. A divorce letter reduced her heart to ashes. An Shaoting, if you want my life, I have nothing to say.
483.27 Million words | 2022-01-25 18:31Update
I found a USB drive with two folders: "Do not click" and "Absolutely do not click". Unable to resist my curiosity, I clicked on them and was instantly shocked. My classmate told me that my spiritual energy was weakening. In order to make me believe in the existence of supernatural beings, he forced me to accompany him to catch ghosts. Later, I discovered that he was hiding a huge secret. And as for our beautiful teacher...this teacher...she actually possessed demonic energy!
595.74 Million words | 2020-11-28 10:28Update
After inheriting my grandfather Hu Banxian's profession, I embarked on the path of a feng shui master. I took charge of all the auspicious events in the village. Feng shui, in essence, is about finding auspicious dwellings for the living and appropriate resting places for the deceased. Throughout my years as a feng shui master, I have recorded every strange and peculiar incident I encountered. The story begins with the tale of a water monkey.... My new book, "The Stolen Jade," is now available. I hope my friends who enjoy it can show their support. The book can be found at http://www.heiyan.com/book/.
572.67 Million words | 2023-01-17 00:07Update
Ahem, I am a furnace tripod. Well... to be precise, I am an alchemical furnace tripod that has been in existence for many years. However, having spiritual intelligence is a recent development. I only remember that one day, amidst thunder and lightning, and a raging storm, a few sinister men approached me with malicious grins on their faces... And then, and then...sobs, with a loud boom, a thunderbolt struck, and my legend began! Witness as a little loli furnace tripod refines elixirs, controls divine fire, treads the path to immortality, and stages an overpowering counterattack! Ahhh, Demon Lords and Immortal Sovereigns, everything will fall into my lap!
564.90 Million words | 2023-03-28 20:04Update
He is the War God King, aloof and arrogant, regarding women as germs, a severe paranoiac. She is a super waste, despised by everyone, but inexplicably cherished by him like a treasure. As the waste stages a comeback and transforms into a queen, she swears to conquer this world... "Darling, come here, I'll give you a glorious empire!" [Sweet Love] This story combines freshness and spicy flavor, with various ways of doting on the wife, none of them repeated, and an assortment of heart-wrenching methods to make you never run out of love sustenance this year!
179.06 Million words | 2021-01-21 16:04Update
The pig's trotter script is just a poor loser, who accidentally gains a system. Watch how he completes various tasks, travels through different worlds, obtains various martial arts, treasures, elixirs, demon beasts, beauties, money, power... He was originally short and poor, but see how he becomes a male god step by step, showing off and humiliating others in various settings such as school and society. High energy ahead! Welcome to discuss and exchange ideas!
31.20 Million words | 2020-07-10 03:50Update
The path of evolution on the tip of the tongue, the struggle between life and death of blood and flesh. Power, wealth, and authority create a pyramid-like world where the big fish eat the small fish, and the small fish eat the shrimp. Shrimp? Hehe... Food is heaven, this is destined to be a world without end. The one chosen by destiny, this is natural selection!
397.73 Million words | 2021-01-17 07:40Update
(Original TV drama "Love Lost in a City") They always missed each other: When she stubbornly told him, "Jingxuan, I like you," he coldly replied, "But I don't like you!" When he looked deeply into her eyes and softly said, "I am already your husband, I will treat you well," she sighed and said, "If you want to treat me well, then be kind to our child." *** "The Fragments of Love" has been published and is available on Dangdang and other major websites. We hope everyone continues to support "The Fragments of Love" and continues to support Zhi Zhi. In addition, the adapted TV drama "Love Lost in a City" will be broadcast on Jiangsu TV and Shaanxi TV on [insert date]. Readers are welcome to enjoy other works by Xueling for free. Thank you for your support!
193.64 Million words | 2020-10-30 12:52Update
After making the decision to embark on the path of joining the military, Qin Liangyu pledged to serve her country with unwavering dedication until her death. However, the heavens proclaimed, "I shall bestow great responsibilities upon this person, but first I shall ruin their reputation, wound their self-esteem, and make them suffer immensely." And so, the world witnessed the emergence of Marshal Ma Qiancheng as the Special Envoy. Qin Liangyu stomped her foot and exclaimed, "This road was already so difficult, couldn't you show me a little more care?" The heavens replied, "Afterwards, someone will urge you to reflect upon your actions, repent, and introspect daily. Only then will you become a great talent." And thus, the world gained another person, Inspector Lu Jinghuai. Qin Liangyu pounded her chest and sighed, "I am exhausted, it feels like I will never be able to love again."
569.31 Million words | 2021-04-03 10:26Update
When Wang Chao woke up, he found that the world had turned into a doomsday. Even the donkey who sold pork had turned into a zombie. Who was he going to rely on for food and drink now? His newly acquired girlfriend had also become a zombie, which meant he would have to resort to using his own hands from now on. Furious, Wang Chao realized that no one could stop the anger of a single dog who had been single for over twenty years! Bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, transcendent, king. The path of leveling up had begun! Wang Chao declared, "Even if it's the end of the world..."
148.02 Million words | 2023-06-27 10:51Update
The hack writer became the personal assistant of the online literature god and ended up living with him after relentless pursuit. They started with dining like the god, living with the god, and eventually rolling with the god in an intimate life of indulgence. The hack writer flipped the table in anger, "It was clearly that bastard who forced me... mmm! Mmm! Mmm! Hey, Su Yuyang, why are you covering my mouth?" The god whispered in the hack writer's ear, "Xiao Miao, I'm hungry." [The audio version of "Feeding Assistant" is now available. I have posted the link at the top of the comments. If you're interested, you can go and listen.] Weibo: @_ShatteredToBits, QQ group: [group number]
116.79 Million words | 2020-12-21 03:51Update
The Gate's Legitimate Daughter, Crazy for Love, Exhausting All Efforts, Finally Married to the Prince. Little did she know that one day, the family would be wiped out, her only son would meet a tragic death, her cousin would take her husband, and she would be imprisoned in the cold palace, ending up hanging herself, wronged. Only then did she realize that the man she married was not a good person. Luckily, the heavens had eyes, and she returned to the age of fourteen. Her father was alive, her older brother had not died. Fake kindness and false loyalty from relatives? Cruel and ruthless cousins and sisters? Scum men with unredeemable hearts? She vowed that in this lifetime, she would live with her dignity. Everything that was deceived, bullied, or owed to her would be reclaimed in full. Protect the family, get rid of enemies. In this lifetime, let's see who could defeat who! ... In a small theater scene ... When they first met, the young man in red clothes, with an evil smile: "Miss Ye, you might as well be the one who sacrifices for me!" Later on, he gently tempted: "Both you and I are people who survive in thorns, why not work together?" Finally, he waved his hand generously: "It's too troublesome to divide things, my lady, all of these are yours!"
197.09 Million words | 2020-07-17 19:18Update
Zhuo Nan is Yan Hui's fanboy, and he has been a crazy fan for many years. Eventually, he obsessed himself to death. After a hard-won rebirth, history always has astonishing similarities... If you are interested in the completed novel "Professional Disbandment" by Year on VHE, please click on the link: http://jw.motie.com/book/
564.01 Million words | 2022-08-08 12:04Update
Xie Changan, the legitimate second daughter of the Marquis of Rongan, grew up in the ancestral house in Fujian, accompanying her grandmother. Due to her elder sister Xie Changning eloping with someone despite her existing engagement, she was forced to disguise herself as Xie Changning and take her place in a political marriage. In the realm of kings and noble families, a song eventually comes to an end. Who among them is fortunate enough to find true happiness?
206.88 Million words | 2020-12-17 21:21Update
What?! The legendary max-level pro enters the newbie village, needing to unequip and act foolishly to fool around with others?! He is busy saving the world while also getting rich and enjoying life?! The male protagonist chases after the pro everywhere, but she only wants to open a business?! The followers are all amazing, but the pro only likes to eat, sleep, and shout motivation?! From talent shows to ancient battlefields, from ghosts in the human realm... there are plenty of cute lolis, handsome male idols, and fresh meat boys; with systems invading, infinite reincarnations, and teammates from the neighboring team... the world is in a constant state of chaos. What's the wasteland of the apocalypse? The place where the food isn't good, and the pro won't go, okay? Where is the pro going, you ask? The pro says she's eating all the food made by every male protagonist in every world! Going up to the heavens and down to the earth, this pro who excels in fights and is charismatic as hell is worth having, oh~... Invincible foodie pro x flirtatious chef owner, is it love at first sight or attraction based on appearance
146.41 Million words | 2022-07-21 09:03Update
Have you ever thought about loving someone for the rest of your life? Have you ever thought about trying your best to forget someone? The childhood promise, seven years of waiting. She married someone else with the support of her family. Xia Nuan Yan thought Jun Shi Nuo would cherish her like his own life, but little did she know that what he cherished was not her. With persistence, confinement, three marriages, and three weddings, tired, exhausted, and in pain, she can only force herself to forget. Xia Nuan Yan's smile has faded. (Jun Shi Nuo, if I had known, I would have rather drunk that bowl of poison, losing my voice is better than losing my mind. My voice is gone, but at least I still have clear vision. If my heart becomes blind, then I will exhaust everything.)
449.91 Million words | 2021-05-02 14:14Update
What happens when one plane is invaded by other planes? Warcraft, Zerg, demons, and undead all descend, ushering in the apocalypse. As people struggle to survive, a resolute soul arrives in this world on the brink of destruction. What kind of changes could he bring about? This is a cultivation novel with a focus on farming. Bookworms who enjoy reading about development can look forward to it. As a semi-experienced writer, I guarantee that it will be completed.
122.56 Million words | 2022-02-14 04:23Update
Dugu Zhan: "You want revenge?" Feng Yi: "Yes." Dugu Zhan: "What benefit does this prince have in helping you seek revenge?" Feng Yi lowers her head and says: "The Feng family has a life-for-a-life agreement. From now on, my life is yours, Your Highness." Dugu Zhan feels a stir in his heart and says in a calm voice: "This prince agrees." Inside the secret chamber, Dugu Zhan's face turns gloomy as he asks: "Why did you push Su Qingcheng into the water?" Feng Yi stubbornly lowers her head and replies: "Since she wanted you to witness that scene, I granted her wish." In anger, Dugu Zhan picks up an inkstone and throws it, not aiming at her, but it still grazes his forehead, causing blood to flow. Dugu Zhan clenches his fists and eventually looks away, saying coldly: "Stop acting so recklessly!" When the two meet again in
262.89 Million words | 2021-01-24 07:38Update
I am a doctor, and also a patient. Not the kind of doctor who prescribes medicine to treat illnesses. And not the kind of patient who needs medicine to be treated. I am a psychologist with crimson eyes, a patient who has forgotten over twenty years of memories. Until that day, when I accidentally discovered the mysterious path that once saved my life, all the memories slowly resurfaced, unraveling a mind-boggling secret...
110.36 Million words | 2022-12-22 03:49Update
