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.
(Completed) At the beginning of the month, a renowned military doctor, stunning in appearance, lazy and wicked. One day, she crossed over to become the most favored little ancestor of a noble family. Opening her eyes, she saw herself pressing down a devious and beautiful young man with ill intentions. As soon as she went out, her fiancee chased her for three thousand miles to kill her! With just a turn, she was thrown into a top-notch academy and shared a room with a male classmate. Damn! Why did she have to dress as a man? She was hailed as a once-in-a-century genius to the outside world, but in reality, she couldn't cultivate and was a complete mess. Can this divine doctor still happily play dumb and eat the tiger!
339.81 Million words | 2021-01-14 19:58Update
In the realm of spirits, the advanced classes for the priest profession are summoner and alchemist! I originally sought a carefree life, but others won't leave me be. If you provoke me, be prepared to face retaliation! Wealth, beauties, equipment, summoned beasts, skills - I'll have them all! The game world changes and goes crazy because of me! (Thanks for the support, dear Qin Wuyang!) If you think 'Summoning Priest in Online Game' is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and on Weibo!
186.66 Million words | 2020-08-14 04:08Update
Jiang Chonglang, the seemingly comedic yet astute captain of the Serious Crime Division, the ever rational and cold-faced forensic doctor Zhang Lanshan, the naive rookie detective Han Yuchao, and the later joined pseudo ojou-sama detective Ye Lili. Each of them hides a secret sadness, and together they solve one major case after another such as the "Desolate Mountain Female Corpse Case", "Murder of a Female Celebrity Case", "Thousand Cuts and Dismemberment Case", "White Bones Mystery Case", and "Heart Transplant Case". At the same time, emotions quietly develop between them. Author's custom tags: Resilient Emotions, Medical Profession, Workplace.
105.17 Million words | 2021-05-19 10:35Update
Superior Xu Kaizhen.
497.80 Million words | 2022-06-02 03:21Update
Orphan Lei Yu is unexpectedly reborn in a future world and gains the ultimate game cheat, the Eternal Tower. He embarks on the strongest legend in the universe, curing various conditions such as princess syndrome, miss syndrome, saint syndrome, witch syndrome, tsundere syndrome, yuri syndrome... The effects of various difficult symptoms are revealed when you read it. Who is the strongest in the universe? Find out in Start Universe!
373.47 Million words | 2021-02-06 20:05Update
In a chaotic world of war and heroes emerging, the hoodlum Zhu Chongba, the renowned general Xu Tiande, the strategist Liu Bowen, and the ambitious Chen Youliang vie for power. Amidst this tumultuous era, who will rise and who will fall? Witness the descendants of a time traveler as the 'Red Robe Demon' employs remarkable strategies to assist Zhu Yuanzhang in founding the Ming Dynasty. Faced with the emperor's unwavering favor, they pledge to never become a consort, choosing the solitary path over a life of privilege and luxury.
77.27 Million words | 2020-10-25 04:51Update
During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty, the war with the Xiongnu came to an end, and the entire nation awaited the arrival of the Xiongnu peace envoy. However, as soon as the envoy entered the country, they were all killed by a group of bandits. The impostor envoy managed to infiltrate Chang'an, the capital, and carried out a grand conspiracy to reignite the war. The power struggle during the era of Emperor Wu became the backdrop of this story, as all the perplexing cases stemmed from it.
123.66 Million words | 2020-07-18 19:18Update
【Sweet and Refreshing】The most destitute ninth prince, Shangguan Lingfeng, is actually a mysterious figure who frightens emperors from various countries! His empress, Mu Xue, is even more untouchable. She is a poisonous food tyrant whose delicious dishes can make people drool with desire and cure all ailments. They can also make malicious people instantly nauseous and sick. One day, the ninth prince suddenly tells Mu Xue, 'Xue'er, find a way to create a dish that can make people instantly produce multiple dumplings after eating it.' Mu Xue asks, 'Who is it for?' The ninth prince replies, 'For you and me!'
285.02 Million words | 2021-05-24 18:42Update
【Author's WeChat Official Account: Ye Qing Ling Yue Jing, leave a message in the background for any questions.】 Husband cheats, father-in-law forces abortion. Four months pregnant and looking for a father for my daughter. How about that? Single for thirty years, buy one get one free to find a wife. Perfect match! His name is Ji Mo, mine is Gu Dan. Lonely, isolated... Mr. Ji said, 'When loneliness meets isolation, you are the troublesome itch in my heart.' Gave dowry, bought a house, acquired debts, fought ex-husband, and outwitted younger sister-in-law. What a blast. In the end, do I still have to call my enemy sister? Suicide! *** I fall into a pool of blood, hear a man murmuring in pain: 'My son is gone.' Turns out, what falls from the sky is never an enticing pie, but a trap that I can never climb out of in my lifetime. Author's Sina Weibo: Ye Qing Ling Yue Jing.
330.07 Million words | 2020-12-28 10:49Update
What is a returnee? Coming back from studying abroad? No! Coming back from the vast universe and seas is the true mark of the strongest returnee! 'The most reliable Earth upgrade plan is in progress.' Book club: (Welcome everyone to come and play).
104.34 Million words | 2021-06-22 17:14Update
"Want to play a game, young man!" "Here, everything you can imagine is possible. There is nothing you can't do. All dreams, all desires, can be materialized here, at the cost of a little soul!" "Although this is just a game, people can still die here!" "Survival and death are only a thin line apart. This place is both heaven and hell!" "And the ultimate winner will transcend the ordinary and ascend to godhood!" "This is... my fantasy world!" One's lifetime, whether magnificent or ordinary, is but a fleeting ray of light in the eyes of the world. Only that immortal and supreme existence can last eternally! The story begins here, and this novel tells the tale of an ordinary person who, under the name of the main god, journeys through the world of fantasy, pursuing that elusive strand of eternity, and embarking on an epic quest.."
344.35 Million words | 2021-11-08 01:34Update
[New book "Do you accept notes, senior sister?"] Jiang Chiheng: "Little girl, when will you agree to be my girlfriend?" Lin Xi: "Impossible, unless you can defeat me." - Lin Xi, the top beauty genius of the new transfer grade, and Jiang Chiheng, the notorious bottom-scoring king, have a crush on her at first sight. He makes every effort to pursue her, but she says that she will only agree to be his girlfriend if he can defeat her. From then on, the once bottom-scoring king, Jiang Chiheng, strives to defeat the top grade... One day, holding a few test papers in his hands, the boy presses her against the wall and kisses her without saying a word. The next day, this incident becomes a hot topic on the school forum. [Bottom-scoring king × top beauty genius of the grade].
127.35 Million words | 2023-06-04 21:01Update
A mysterious invitation that invites people into the 'Netherworld', where one may encounter terrifying spectres from hell or meet divine beings from heaven. Regardless of who 'you' are, you must follow the instructions of the Netherworld and navigate through locked rooms, mazes, towers, and valleys. This is a battlefield for unraveling mysteries and a path to strive for survival. Though it may seem like a dream, the only thing you can do is to constantly overcome obstacles and dangers to escape and ascend. If, by chance, you get lost on this crossroads, the road back may not lead to the original world. As an invitee, you may feel bewildered, but what if you are provided with an exclusive guide? Are you ready for this night?
124.23 Million words | 2020-08-01 00:17Update
Found an older boyfriend who is detached from worldly affairs and doesn't care about social norms. How to break through his emotional walls? Lin Sucha: '... Who kisses the forehead?' 'What do you mean? Don't you kiss?' 'Are we performing a ceremonial kiss?' Xi Xiangyao: 'I've never kissed before, I don't know how.' ... 'Come and see me.' 'Busy.'
105.39 Million words | 2023-01-14 05:24Update
Love in student days, so simple, without material possessions, without entanglements, you never know how much those people who smile at you at first sight like you. Shen Tong: There were also a few moments when I thought you liked me, Bai Xiaoran: This life, I will never let you down for the love you have! Liked in student days, six years of waiting and companionship. It's her, Shen Tong, who has always liked a boy, Bai Xiaoran. From the beginning to the end, never changed!!! Six years of waiting, her unchanged sincerity, ultimately received a reward, the sentence 'This life, I will never let you down for the love you have' made her understand that Bai Xiaoran, the boy she guarded with six years of youth, she didn't love wrong...
455.15 Million words | 2021-02-27 12:22Update
Dad said my daughter was born to be a money loser, but Ningxia refuses to accept that. Reborn with extraordinary abilities and a spatial gift, she gets rich by gambling on jade. She becomes prosperous, counting money until her hands cramp, and handsome men come flocking to her. Someone says, Ningxia, it's time for you to enjoy the lavish life and bask in the company of attractive men. Ningxia sneers, that's too low-class. It should be a day when dreams come true.
12.95 Million words | 2021-05-12 05:31Update
Driven to the brink, there are only three outcomes: death, madness, or risking your life to carve a path to survival! Ordinary urban youth Wang Yi find himself suddenly plunged into a deadly predicament, facing hordes of zombies, vengeful spirits, and powerful beings from other realms preying on his homeland. Like a mere ant, Wang Yi knows that to survive for himself and the people around him, if there is no way out, he must fight, he must battle. As long as he remains standing, he will ultimately cleanse this heartless scum! This is a race towards the deepest depths of hell. To survive, you must give it your all and sprint forward. Once you fall behind, there is only one outcome: death. I am fortunate, for I have never been lost, never yearned for more. That's why, in the end, I can sit on the Iron Blood Throne, deep in hell. - Wang Yi
590.20 Million words | 2020-08-11 16:58Update
When Yan Ning encounters Gu Yinan again, she decides to make a big move: bring him back home. The man chuckles and says, 'Just go to sleep! Dreams can fulfill everything.' Later, a business marriage binds them together. People say he is elegant and charming, but she sees him as cunning and shameless. After marriage, he is surrounded by beautiful women, but she never asks and welcomes him with a smile when he returns. It's not until the media exposes his hidden preferences that she anxiously hands him divorce papers. The divorced man is furious and says, 'Yan Ning, you're crossing the line.' She aggrievedly replies, 'You're crazy, I'm scared!' [This story is purely fictional. Please do not imitate dangerous actions].
66.23 Million words | 2021-10-14 18:19Update
She was full of life and could reach the moon in the sky and catch turtles in the depths of the ocean. Just as she was playing a game, a thunderstorm outside shook her world. Sitting at home, disaster fell from the sky, and she lost consciousness. When she woke up, she had travelled back in time and become the young miss of the Marquis's mansion. The sparrow had turned into a beautiful phoenix and enjoyed a life of luxury, but she was repeatedly bullied by her sisters. She fought against her sister, her stepmother, and her stepsisters one after another. The old saying still held true, and a modern woman of the 21st century was driven out of her home and forced to become a close maid. With the ups and downs of life, let's see how the young girl turns the tables in ancient times and finds her handsome man.
94.40 Million words | 2022-05-08 07:50Update
【【Participating Work in the Yunqi Chinese Literature Essay Competition】】Draw a picture and put everything you like in it. Accidentally, a drop of ink spilled. Later, I hid the painting in my luggage.
105.55 Million words | 2021-04-04 06:46Update
Having reached middle age with a lackluster career and empty love life, I have become numb to blind dates. But one day, I meet a goddess-like girl who seems to be more than meets the eye as we slowly get to know each other.
68.18 Million words | 2020-12-29 08:06Update
