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.
As the last descendant of the Hu family, not only am I the last soul summoner in the world, but I was also born on a Yin year, Yin month, Yin day, and Yin hour, making me a person with four pillars of pure Yin. In order to continue the Hu family lineage, my grandmother arranged a marriage for me when I was young. However, after meeting this girl with four pillars of pure Yang, we immediately encountered a great calamity. The only solution is to marry a Yin bride and enter the Yin Gate. With my ghost wife, we explore feng shui, embark on a journey to bring souls back to life, and even study together for exams… In order to prolong my life, I must also unravel the impending doom that the Hu family faces at the age of twenty-five. If you enjoy "Marrying a Female Ghost as My Wife", please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo! You can read the latest
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【This book is the second part of a trilogy - "Terran Empire: Invincible Humanity."】 It tells the story of King, the godfather in "Eternal God Clan," leading an expeditionary army before the expedition to the "Tyrant." A young man rises from obscurity, vowing to overthrow the corrupt and incompetent federal government and establish the most powerful empire in the history of cosmic civilization, while grappling with various civilizations. To confront the endless bug tide and dominate the stardust. His only goal is to ascend the eternal throne. ---split--- Mysterious person: "The future has long been destined!" Author's custom tags: Battle for Supremacy
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The journey of transforming into an infinite movie world, chasing our own dreams. Saint Seiya, Transformers, Marvel, DC, The Lord of the Rings, Journey to the West, Chinese legends of immortal heroes and magical realms, the fierce battles of ancient weapons and interstellar warships, and many more stories, all exist without distinction.
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A plot of conspiracies within the family, a heartless and unscrupulous father driven by greed, a stepmother framed for infidelity, and a wicked half-sister who steals noble marriages. The family's glory is ultimately betrayed and destroyed. As Flower Nine is reborn with resentment, she learns from her past mistakes and vows to bring down the entire Flower family to settle her grudges. She swears to seize the name and reputation of Huangshang, destroy the countless merchants they own, cut off all their business routes, and leave no chance for survival... If we talk about business as businessmen, then she will thoroughly destroy the fundamental path of their business. Marrying him is just a small calculation. Little did she know that on the day of her marriage, she not only had to marry a rooster but also became a widow shortly after, with a bunch of concubines, maidservants, and illegitimate children waiting for her... The first wife would cause trouble for two days, while the second and fourth wives would quarrel for three days. Every day
156.66 Million words | 2021-04-05 02:05Update
Qingya, abandoned since childhood due to being born on an "unlucky day". Over a decade later, two servants from the Zhengwang Mansion found her on Mount Emei and forced her to marry the Crown Princess of Beiliang in place of the Zhengwang Mansion. On their wedding night, the third prince of Beiliang, Geri, entered the bridal chamber in a wheelchair. After removing the veil, he drank the wine handed to him and said lightly, "Today, I have lost. I will give you to my second brother, who will join you here shortly. Do not resist, for the wine I just drank was laced with aphrodisiac…" Not wanting to be humiliated, she resisted the advances of the second prince, Bayan, and used her knowledge of acupressure techniques to settle the score. However, Prince Geri, affected by the aphrodisiac, was currently entangled with a maidservant behind the curtain… What is happening? Everything is in chaos… After the effects of the aphrodis
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Once he crossed over, she, who was originally cunning and crafty, unexpectedly became a delicate and sickly daughter with a cold poison. Her fiancé, driven by his own interest, degraded her to a lowly concubine. With a cold smile, she bravely called off the engagement, dumped the scumbag, and married the prince, blinding the eyes of the entire court. However, Prince, we agreed to only cooperate and scheme together. Why did you turn our fake act into something real? Hey, hey, no touching. The Prince smirked, "Your hands are so cold, let me warm them... your feet are cold too, let me warm them." Muren Xue angrily exclaimed, "You might as well say my whole body is cold and needs warming." The Prince nodded, "Great idea!" Muren Xue's face was filled with darkness: Hey, hey, where are you putting your hands
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In short, this is a bittersweet story with unrequited love. The male lead loves the female lead, while she loves him back. However, the second male lead does not love the female lead. If you enjoy watching the female lead being tormented, welcome to dive into this story. If you enjoy seeing supporting characters being tormented, you are also welcome to join in.
449.35 Million words | 2022-01-11 19:00Update
◆This work is exclusively released on K Novel Website◆ · [Bind you for a lifetime, cherish you forever.] He came for revenge, pushed away his lover of six years out of hatred, and entered the sight of Zhan Lin, willingly throwing himself into his embrace; an absurd joke of one night, a trade of money and flesh, their battle of wits unfolds here; humiliated for two years, step by step, hiding his true feelings, calculating all the love he was given, ruthlessly pushing him into the depths of despair; seven years later, he returns, arrogant and unrestrained, seeking revenge on that heartless person, making him... ****！【】[Meeting wrong is not important, the missed youth is not counted, I only hope you don't escape from my cruel bondage and domineering love anymore!] Uke: Yu Zi, Seme: Zhan Lin; witness how the little uke struggles in the trap set by
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The Yao Shan Sect, Hu Zongren's lineage; The Xuanyuan Association, a union exclusive to Taoists; Walking the Yin Road, projecting one's soul to the underworld; Sishu Mountain lies empty, an elderly talisman master in his seventies;... The conflicts of the Sideways Tao have come to an end, but their stories continue. Are you sure you want to miss out on all of this? ←← ←← ←← Here is the vote, recharge users get four votes per day (one vote for anticipation, three votes for recommendation) ←← ←← ←← Group One: (Posting update information in real time, full) Group Two: (Posting update information in real time, full) Group Three: (Posting update information in real time, full) My Weibo: I aim to release two updates every day.
503.09 Million words | 2022-11-09 00:09Update
No rice to cook? Shamelessly borrow. No tiles to cover yourself? Squeeze into an empty house. No money? Sell some flowers. No boyfriend? Deceive and cheat! Wait a minute... she was the one who was actually deceived.
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In the previous life, the despicable deeds committed will never be repeated in this life. All desire for power and personal gain shall be reduced to a single phrase, "Amitabha Buddha." Trimmed hair, like a man who has been slept with, vanishes into thin air. I took charge of the kitchen and held the ladle, retaining my long hair. But everything went haywire when I encountered a captivating county prince, who was like a mischievous fairy. He said, "I'm hungry, but tonight, what I crave is you." [If you like it, please follow the book ^^]
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The Nine-colored Crystal Fishing Rod descends from the sky, capable of traversing through time and space, fishing out countless treasures from ancient times to the present and across myriad realms! With fishing, one can catch beauty as exquisite as jade and fish out a golden house! The watchdog is a mythical beast that devours gods, the pond houses a golden dragon, a vermilion bird perches on the shoulder, and a white jade unicorn is ridden between the legs. Residing in a world beyond mortals, the house is a Nine-colored Immortal Palace, the mode of transportation is a Stellar Fortress, and the wife is a peerless immortal maiden... I seek eternal life, witnessing the splendor of all realms!
395.70 Million words | 2021-08-21 09:07Update
Tanglong accidentally obtained a death QQ number and realized it was the beginning of both misfortune and fortune. Did you know that Q coins are directly linked to RMB, with an exchange rate higher than that of US dollars or Japanese yen? All of my friends are gaming masters, like Li Xiaolong, Naruto Uzumaki, Mami Tomoe, Iron Man, Iori Yagami... They can teach you anything, as long as you can obtain their cards. There are mysterious tasks with generous rewards, and as long as your points increase, it can exceed your imagination. You only have one thing to do: complete the mission assigned by the administrator. Failure means account suspension, and those who are suspended... will be eradicated!!!!!!
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A game that cannot be deleted, an endless survival competition. Manipulating people's hearts, challenging limits, and using a brand new world as a stage to perform a super-intellectual showdown! Book club: , everyone is welcome to join (although there aren't many people now hahaha). This book has been completed with a cliffhanger ending, and the next book will continue with a brand new story along the timeline of this book. Please stay tuned! (I will explain when the book starts...). Thanks to the Genesis Book Review Group for providing forum review support.
12.35 Million words | 2021-05-06 23:38Update
Monster — Born to Bring Disaster! An accident destroyed Fang Bai's body, and another accident led him onto the path of bringing calamity to the world. Amidst the chaos and conflicts, he defied the heavens and overturned the stars, ultimately becoming the greatest monster of all time!
422.10 Million words | 2022-10-20 13:47Update
She was originally a chef in a modern restaurant, but due to the booming business, she was targeted by others. During the argument, she outdebated her opponent, who then took out a fruit knife commonly used by chefs to slice fruits and stabbed her in the chest. She immediately lost consciousness and when she woke up, she unexpectedly found herself transported to an era she had never known before...
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I am a passerby, specialized in arranging ghost weddings for others. But due to a twist of fate, a female ghost ended up marrying me instead. Initially, she tortured me in numerous ways, but eventually, she became utterly obedient. Sometimes, the ghost was even more gentle than a human woman.
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Lin Tianyi, who was bitten by a zombie, enters the Infinite Zombie System. Mercenary? Assassin? Military CEO? Oh, and a social media influencer. Excuse me, please make way, for I am an otaku, and in the world of infinite adventures, I am the king. This traditional infinite adventure incorporates elements of mystery and deduction, with epic fight scenes. Friends who enjoy this style may find it worthy of attention.
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※In the previous life, she loved someone with all her heart, only to end up with nothing. So in this life, she only wants to be heartless. Betrayed by her best friend, abandoned by her husband, she held her daughter in her arms and struggled in the icy water until death. ※In the twenty-seventh year of the Ming Hongwu era, something strange happened to the medical family, Luo family. The third miss, who had been dead for two days, crawled out of the coffin and not only recovered from her illness but also changed her personality. Everyone envied Luo family for raising such a good daughter, even the powerful figures like the prince and the general paid frequent visits, but the third miss herself was indifferent. No one noticed the intense hatred burning deep in her calm eyes at a certain moment. ※Returning, is it
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She was hopelessly wrong, losing everything! She believed she would never love again in this lifetime, until she met him... I have always longed to be cherished, properly placed, carefully preserved! Spare me from surprise, spare me from suffering, spare me from a lifetime of wandering with no support. I know, he... will come, he will definitely come! - Chu Yunge.
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Mrs. Qin and Mrs. Xie became friends through a handkerchief exchange, and they arranged a marriage between their children, Qin Miao and Xie Ji, at an early age. However, as the Qin family has been engaged in business for generations while the Xie family has been of nobility for three generations, their social status doesn't match. Qin Miao fell in love with Xie Ji at first sight, but Xie, the young master, didn't like her. He felt that she lacked the elegance and sophistication of a lady and was too shrewd and worldly. However, she didn't care. She foolishly believed that as long as she put in her heart and had faith, one day she would win his favor. But contrary to her wishes, his indifference and coldness pierced her prideful heart. It wasn't until their argument that Qin Miao finally woke up from her delusion. At this time, the
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