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.
On the third day of March, the rain falls in a funeral procession, In the mist of the Dragon Ridge, the empire emerges. General Faqiu reveals the law of cause and effect, The true immortal's position is under theft. The sacred shrine of the distant ocean and the rising sun falls, The eternal life lies in the thread of the heavens. For a thousand years, scattered bones lie cold, Only tonight returns to the Central Plains. On the ninth day of September, ascend to the summit of the emperor, Monsters and ghosts gather to add chaos. The ambition of dominance is not just on paper, The passing of ten thousand eras in the blink of an eye. If one dares to claim divinity and become an ancestor, The heavenly master will bring peace to the mortal world!
441.56 Million words | 2020-10-13 06:49Update
【【Submission for Yunqi Chinese Literature Writing Contest】】 Clad in a crimson robe, with willowy eyebrows and rosy lips, she entered the imperial harem. As profound as the ocean, her destiny lay in the hands of others. Her beloved homeland, now lost, was once the land of a princess. But who was he? In her dreams of the past, they existed in different worlds, yet he consistently appeared in hers. Was it fate or mere coincidence?
35.49 Million words | 2020-11-28 08:05Update
The brother story of "Midnight Ghost Knocking on the Door", titled "Ghost Inquiry", has been officially published. Friends who are interested can show their support and save the link. Thank you! http://www.k.com/book/.html. A new group has been created: Friends who subscribe to Xiaochen's book are welcome to join. This group is newly established with quality over quantity.
131.98 Million words | 2020-07-11 00:35Update
My aunt suddenly came late at night. Just as I had settled her down, my mother called and said my aunt had died half an hour ago. She asked me to come back early tomorrow morning for the funeral... Oh my god! Who is the person next door? Is she a human or a ghost? And why did she come to find me? ... After an ordinary loser unexpectedly obtained a great treasure, he accidentally became the untitled king of the ten realms, commanding numerous wandering spirits in the city! He even fell in love with a female ghost and had intimate relations with her... Let's see how he punishes the wicked, celebrates the good, laughs, scolds, and enjoys his carefree life. ... This novel portrays the various aspects of sentient beings, with a thrilling and eerie storyline, complex and absurd plot twists, crude and straightforward language, and rebellious thoughts. Important note: This book is suitable for those with a strong taste and an appetite for salty content! Another important note: This book is not serious, but the author is definitely serious about being lewd!
388.30 Million words | 2021-05-03 07:15Update
Married for four years, I never expected my husband, who deeply loved me, to say, "Let's get divorced!" Alright, if he wants to leave, then let it be! But why is it that when I want to leave, he adamantly refuses? In the battle of divorce, employing various strategies in turn, should we leave or not? ********************** Recommended completed works: "Mo Lu Qian Ai" - The emotional entanglement between a high-ranking young master and a commoner Cinderella. "Teng Man" - A terminally ill man and a commoner woman, two people who should never collide, a damn near-extinct love. Welcome all new and returning readers to the website. Special reminder: Those advertising, please leave your message below the advertisement, any advertisements not left below will be deleted without exception!
376.28 Million words | 2023-04-23 21:37Update
On the third day of their relationship, Gu Yu cornered Tang Youran, looking at her with a smirk as he casually said, "I want to be with you." "Huh?" Tang Youran looked at him, confused. Her voice stuttered, "Aren't we already together?" "I mean, being together in every aspect, from body to soul, from the tips of our hair to the tips of our fingers, with no hidden corners." Gu Yu's lips curved up into a mischievous smile. "But... it's only been three days since we started dating..." "So what?" Gu Yu lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips, murmuring, "But in my heart, you've been there for many years..."
418.24 Million words | 2022-10-02 15:02Update
He meows! Who dares to disturb this lady's rest! Ye Yunyi suddenly transmigrated and woke up in a prison cell, and the man before her, filled with killing intent, turned out to be her husband? "Go away! Stinky man!" "Are you playing hard to get?" "Of course, my dear prince!" The tone suddenly changed, and she kicked at Mo Zifeng underneath —— What the hell! A generation of military doctors followed the trend and transmigrated, but ended up becoming a prince's concubine, and a neglected one at that! Who cares about this lousy concubine! But unexpectedly, someone couldn't shake her off. "If the concubine wants a divorce, how about offering herself to this prince?" A certain prince cornered Ye Yunyi against a wall, looking down at the furious little one.
198.80 Million words | 2020-08-15 07:47Update
[【Red Sleeve Reading - First Global Essay Contest】Submission] (The new book "Quick Transmigration: Your Boss Has Arrived" is a sister version of this book, you can check it out) The Great Demon King Xihua Zun has recently realized that she has been deceived. Other people's significant others are all cool and domineering, but why is hers always gentle and cute? Well, it seems that she didn't notice the hidden scheming behind this sweet appearance. So, she earnestly tried to spoil someone, only to realize in the end that she is the one who is always being spoiled. As for cuteness, someone once said that if being a bit cute means having a wife, then it's not a big deal. (The female protagonist, in order to not be rejected in various worlds, has to change her personality. After all, life relies on acting skills, right? It's not split personality! Role-playing is also a kind of fun, isn't it?)
508.90 Million words | 2021-07-28 20:15Update
Drunk on alcohol, flirted with the wrong person, now forced to take responsibility! Hmm, no problem. Just, this guy seems to have no sense of decency. Didn't we agree to stay out of each other's way?
369.95 Million words | 2022-12-05 23:52Update
"Turns
351.77 Million words | 2022-04-11 09:40Update
My name is Ji Chengbao, a handsome boy who loves to fight. The most unforgettable thing in my life was that one night on the street, a ghost pressed its bruised hand on my chest, clouding my mind. It was my master who brought me back with a copper coin, making me become the "Precious Baby Dao Ye." The school has always been a filthy place. There are haunted rings, abandoned baby spirits in the restroom, suicide of girls, and ghost games hidden in the dormitory at night. Mingnan No.11 High School, where my nightmare begins. The person I ultimately have to kill is myself! Mystery + Taoist magic + school + underworld + romance. Those who have read "The Corpse" should understand my writing style. This story still follows that tone, but with the addition of some content related to the school underworld. If you don't like it, please refrain from criticizing.
83.59 Million words | 2020-10-16 10:06Update
I am the Supreme God, yet devoid of the power of a Supreme God. In this world, an arena for trials, I ascend as a deity, and the heavens tremble.
413.12 Million words | 2022-10-08 19:54Update
The original title of this book is "The Name of the Techno Geek Who Saved the World That Day is Still Unknown." Dian Nian, do you dare to let me put the name on it? Author: This is a story about an advanced geek who has a career as a technophile and saves the world in a god-like world...Ah Zhai: Hahaha, I am indeed a HERO! Author (whispering): When separated, it's H and R-rated...Ah Zhai: Nonsense! How could someone as righteous as me be R-rated?! Author: Dare you bring out the princess and the LOLI hidden in your house? Ah Zhai: I, I don't have any princess or LOLI! C.C. (with a cold smile): Ah Zhai, you've been naughty again...Tifa (about to cry): Big brother, do you hate me? Hatsune: Humph! Watch me Miku-Miku you! Nanoha: Full power, all bad! Ah Zhai: C.C., help, save me~~~~~~~~ A group of people vanished into the dust... Author: Well~~~~ In any case, this is a story about saving the world while having a harem.
35.82 Million words | 2022-06-17 15:53Update
Qi Zhen was reborn from a twenty-eight-year-old married woman to a young widow in her late twenties, with two little children to take care of. The family was so poor that they couldn't make ends meet. She also had to support her younger brother-in-law and stepsons whom she had abandoned in her previous life. After marrying someone else, she suffered from abuse until her death as a form of karma. In this life, she worked hard to open a cosmetics shop and managed to provide for the mouths that needed feeding. As time went on, business prospered, but she never expected that the once mild-mannered scholar had transformed into a terrifying, stern figure named Lian Su after joining the military. Lian Su said, "Zhen Zhen, the scent of rouge on your body smells so good." Qi Zhen replied, "Is that so? But what does it have to do with you? Keep your distance."
212.84 Million words | 2022-01-16 00:52Update
Unfinished desires? Aspirations sought but not achieved? Craving for unique treasures? Supernatural abilities? As long as it is a "fair" transaction with mutual consent, the deal can proceed. What do you desire? No matter who you are or where you come from, when you step into this place, your destiny may undergo a change. What are you willing to offer in return? O wanderer from afar, as long as you are lucky enough to find your way here... Time and space continue to intertwine, this time with a touch of... positive energy?
46.21 Million words | 2020-07-17 16:41Update
Sun Dingchui lacks the courage of a hero, but he exudes the air of a rascal. He believes that in life, death is inevitable, regardless of one's identity throughout history. Saints are merely a legend in this world, while rascals rule. Cheating, deceiving, swindling, and stealing - these are the five realms of life. Arriving in a supernatural world that completely puzzles him, as a small-time rascal who only knows how to cheat and deceive, he can't believe that one day, he may become someone magnificent. However, there's a saying, "No two games are alike for all eternity." With the butterfly effect he brings to this place, he transforms into someone he hardly recognizes. "Today, if we die on this battlefield, we shall die with honor. Today, if we die in battle, it's not to defend some so-called glory, but for our children, our parents, our loved ones, and our fallen brothers. Today, if we die in battle, our names shall be engraved into eternal time!" Sun Dingchui declared. Dear readers, if you find "Rascal Saint" enjoyable, please remember to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
408.14 Million words | 2022-11-05 02:59Update
Others who time-travel always enjoy the best of everything - they may not be from noble families, but they are at least beautiful and elegant. However, she became a concubine and a bride by accident! The courtyard is like a deep sea, with cunning people in every corner of the mansion. Since life is not easy for a lowly bride, why not escape as soon as possible? What? The main gate is tightly closed, and even the back gate is guarded? If there is no way out, she must find a way to climb towards a brighter future!
162.49 Million words | 2022-12-27 01:39Update
"Mom, are there really humans in the world?" "Silly child, humans are just creatures we imagine. How could there be other civilizations on Earth before our orc civilization?" "But there really are humans in the world." "Why is that, Dad?" "Scientists have discovered human fossils that look exactly like the skeletons depicted in folk stories." (PS: The completed W-book is already available, with stable updates. Feel free to dive in!)
20.14 Million words | 2022-04-03 15:38Update
The heroine travels through time to a chaotic fictional world, burdened with only one name.
212.08 Million words | 2021-12-10 00:59Update
Luo Qingli thought her husband, whom she married in a rush, was just a lawyer. However, she later discovered that he had multiple identities - a scion of a prestigious family, a university professor, a mysterious CEO... In the eyes of outsiders, Gu Yuying was a successful man with outstanding looks, maturity, and elegant speech. Moreover, there was not a trace of scandal surrounding him. He was the perfect man for both domestic life and travel. But in Luo Qingli's eyes, he was a handsome and cunning old man. Gu Yuying said, "There is a poison in this world called Luo Qingli. Once you love her, you'll become addicted and can never quit spoiling her." Luo Qingli said, "Never divorce a lawyer; you will lose everything, down to the last bit." [Beautiful and seductive martial arts champion vs. Affectionate and cunning lawyer]
409.55 Million words | 2020-08-04 14:59Update
She accidentally rescued a little bun and brought it home. As soon as she walked in the door, she heard the assertive declaration from the little bun: "This is my girlfriend, your future daughter-in-law, Xiaoshengsheng." The domineering CEO, with a serious face, said, "Miss Wu, in order to prevent my son from falling in love early and to thank you for saving my son, I have decided to marry you." The little bun became jealous and exploded, "Gu Yancheng, you better stay away from her, this is my woman!" "You brat, she's my wife!" [A story about the male and female leads with the assistance of a cute baby and a legendary expert in getting rid of slag] Little Bun Theater: Little Shengsheng, I love you like the endless flow of a river, let's elope. Little Sheng: But I am already dating your father. Little Bun: I am younger than my father, more handsome than my father, better at taking care of my wife than my father. Marry me, and I will love you forever. Father of the Little Bun: Miss Wu, marry me. I am yours, and our son is yours too. It's a good deal, buy one get one free. Sister article conveyor belt: "Remarried into a Wealthy Family:
211.54 Million words | 2022-02-17 08:29Update
