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.
Xiao Han, on the verge of turning thirty, reluctantly chooses to go on a blind date after being introduced by an acquaintance. On the way, he encounters Lu Wu Wei, who is irresponsible after knocking down an old man. Seeing an injustice, Xiao Han steps in to help, only to discover that Lu Wu Wei is actually his blind date...
437.05 Million words | 2021-12-19 22:31Update
【【Yunqi Academy - "Our" Creative Writing Contest】Entry】The female lead, Qu Lu, ruined herself and the person who loved her due to a wrong love. Separated between heaven and hell, she numbly lived her days. By a twist of fate, she traveled back in time and found herself in the body of the man's sacrificial new wife. Now, she must repay the man's love in this new identity. As the man goes to work, she accompanies him and starts a business, living the life of a hardworking couple. Enduring the challenges from her in-laws and the unreasonable demands of her sister-in-law, she endures and uses various unconventional ideas to please her family, because she knows that a happy family means everything. She knows why she was reborn. A cold and heartless king of hell becomes a loyal dog to his daughter-in-law. It's strange, and his motto is: Whatever my daughter-in-law says is always the truth!
283.84 Million words | 2023-04-26 22:01Update
[V, Double Clean, Sweet Love] Xu Pinger transmigrated into a cannon fodder supporting character who dies in the first three chapters of the book. As a powerhouse actress with outstanding acting skills, she firmly believes in the essence of life - never settle for boxed lunches until the end of the drama! Therefore, she decides to cling onto the Queen boss and live a leisurely life as a salted fish. However, she unexpectedly discovers that the script picked by the Emperor, Lu Chenyuan, is flawed! Lu Chenyuan: My beloved, come here for a kiss. Lu Chenyuan: My beloved, come here for a hug. Lu Chenyuan: My beloved, come here to bear my child. Xu Pinger's face is full of horror. Lu Chenyuan says, beloved, being a salted fish is not an option, come into my arms quickly..
108.06 Million words | 2020-09-02 19:51Update
Crossing over to a poor rural family is no big deal. With the extraordinary Portable Spirit Market system, which survives on absorbing plant energy, every bank, grain shop, and miscellaneous shop is within reach. Living by mountains and rivers, growing flowers, farming, and marrying a husband, she excels at everything. Battling against arrogant relatives and tormenting villains, this is the story of a female village official in ancient times who becomes successful.
288.77 Million words | 2022-05-30 21:11Update
In the previous life, he gave his all, only to be betrayed by his beloved on the day of their wedding. In this life, he retrieves his past but seems to be walking back on the path fate has set for him. As the bustling beauty withers and time passes, when he steps onto the path of power and breaks free from the shackles of the past, can he create an entirely different outcome? When fallen flowers meet, drunk for a thousand nights for you; morning songs and night dreams, the snow and moon break my heart; flowers bloom on the other side, longing for this life together; bidding farewell to the past, why must love be so crazy? This novel is set in an ancient fantasy world.
531.95 Million words | 2021-11-25 18:47Update
This book is a collection of essays that are highly creative, capturing the colors of this era as well as the tones of that era. Hence, it is titled 'The Shades of Camellia in Spring and Autumn'.
308.20 Million words | 2020-08-20 11:59Update
【【Red Sleeve Reading - First Global Writing Contest】】He is her divine nine days, above the fairy jade and beautiful moon, exiled from the world, unparalleled in the world, the prosperity of the moon. She is his beloved heavenly fairy, above the flourishing flowers and bright sun, the divine jade of a beauty born in heaven, captivating the world. She: 'At that moment, when I first saw him, with peach blossoms in full bloom, young and pure, a bright moon and star flames on his forehead, he exudes a dignified and unrestrained beauty. The noble son under the moon, the most unrivaled demon lord. Gu Jue, I feel like I have lost my heart.' He: 'All the prosperity and beauty became illusions the moment she appeared. Fragrant and delicate, with a thousand styles. Hua Yao, the world is not as beautiful as you.' Flourishing flowers and bright moon, Gu Jue, I want to be with you, never leave nor abandon. Under the moon and in front of the flowers, Hua Yao, I want to be with you, day and night.'
38.56 Million words | 2023-02-19 04:59Update
From pretending to be an engaged couple to three months of close protection, the man at the top of the business empire plots every step to lure this woman into the realm of marriage. But between them, there is not only the man who has passed away but still resides in her heart, but also the opposition of their identities and differing positions. How will they fall deeply in love and stay together? He says: Xia Qingtong, you look so ugly in this outfit; Xia Qingtong, you always have a serious expression, it's so unattractive; Xia Qingtong, your crying face is so ugly. But you tell me, damn it, why am I so heartbroken and unable to let you go? Welcome to come find me!
468.19 Million words | 2021-05-12 02:40Update
Contest Entry A for the Who Dominates the World Contest: Farming Category. Little wealth brings happiness; small love brings contentment. In a grand mansion, sleep in just one room; with abundant delicacies, eat only three meals. While admiring the predecessors who are eager to strive for superiority, the insignificant shrimp, Xue Li, wonders if having wealth and glory really equals happiness. That being said, look up at the sky, oh God, are you playing with me... To see the crumbling small thatched house, you wouldn't make me so poor, would you? And even throw in a simple-minded husband. Forget it, a daughter should be self-reliant. As a student of an agricultural university, as long as I have land, I can earn anything. As long as my husband and I work together and live a down-to-earth life, isn't that good enough? Farming, weaving, tinkering with small inventions when not busy, watching the simple and happy days flow by my hands, and growing old together in plain but blissful life... Just thinking of the way my honest husband looks at me, well, well, you say my identity is not simple... Forget it, to succeed, one must plan well. I call the shots in my territory, as long as I know how to choose, what can material possessions do to me? QQ group:.
121.79 Million words | 2022-01-21 20:16Update
Lan Yuyao's goal in cultivation is simple - to become an immortal and live a peaceful life. But who would have thought that her path to immortality would be filled with hardships and tragedies? Even the lone star in the sky doesn't have such bad luck. And her sworn brother, who promised to stand by her side, unexpectedly betrays her when she needs him the most. Lan Yuyao swears... What? It was a misunderstanding? She refuses to believe it! Even if she is offered treasures and elixirs, it can never mend the damage she has suffered. Wait, this strange treasure doesn't require cultivation or medicine, yet it increases her spiritual power. It turns out that cultivation is truly useless. Even daydreaming can lead to immortality. "Lan Yuyao, you are destined to become an immortal!" "What does destiny mean?" "It means you can live a carefree life and still become an immortal!" Thanks to reader xixikakaxixi for providing the Immortal's Return reader group: [group link], everyone join quickly.
533.15 Million words | 2023-04-06 20:01Update
【【Red Sleeve Reading—First Global Writing Contest】Participating Work】 【Original Title: Just Gentle to You】 【Study Genius vs Bookworm】 A sudden unexpected kiss, two suspicious deaths, two people who dislike each other gradually develop feelings as they spend time together. When people doubt their relationship, Xia Chenxi calmly says, 'I will try to narrow these gaps, if not enough, I will double my efforts. If it still doesn't work, then I will double it again. After all, life is so long, I don't believe I can't catch up with him.' When people question her abilities, Yin Hanheng smirks and says, 'I wasn't a very smiling person originally, but after meeting her, the whole world seems bright.' It turns out, in loneliness...
500.38 Million words | 2023-04-19 02:19Update
【V Super Sweet Burst Laughter Mutual Love】[Completed] She is the witch doctor with ghostly hands and a poisonous heart. Engaged, but her fiancé is someone else's now! No worries, she'll find another. He is the infamous underworld king. After being deceived by her, he won't let her go that easily. "The night is long, my queen, where do you want to go?" As she was planning to escape by climbing over the wall, she said, "I can go wherever I want, mind your own business!" He calmly carried her back home and said, "It is my business!".
11.04 Million words | 2021-07-13 19:59Update
He forcefully kissed her and said in a serious tone, 'You owe me fifteen dollars, and this kiss will count as payment!' Mu Siyan was stunned for a moment. A kiss was only worth fifteen dollars, she couldn't believe how cheap it was! To make matters worse, this was not the first time, nor would it be the last. He became addicted to kissing her, and his reasons became more and more absurd. 'Can you stop being a rogue?' Mu Siyan asked pitifully. 'Only if you promise to give birth to a bunch of little people for me!' Long Jingteng's eyes gleamed with a wolfish light. Mu Siyan wanted to escape, but he grabbed her with a firm hand and forcefully threw her onto the bed...
520.56 Million words | 2022-01-04 10:42Update
[[Cloud Rising Realistic Writing Contest] Contest Entry] Wang Yi, a girl in her prime century (at least that's how she sees herself), has always led a mundane life. However, everything seems to have changed since the appearance of a man with a big knife - Lin Lin....
539.10 Million words | 2020-09-27 02:12Update
【【Entry for Yunqi Chinese Literature Writing Contest】】After twenty years, online friends meet at last, the passage of time leaving them teary-eyed and emotional.
533.82 Million words | 2023-07-01 05:07Update
Recommended latest novel 'The Three Marriages of the Mad Despot: Phoenix Power Reigns'. In a chaotic world, he rises to become a dominant force. She is a holy maiden of the witch tribe, using all her divine power to help him unify the world. However, she dies by his hand, her people left to rot. Reborn, she becomes a feared enchantress, using dark magic to take countless lives, instilling deep hatred in others. Her name is Ji Honggu, seductive and lethal, determined to seduce all men and eradicate all forms of love in this world. In this lifetime, she cares not for cultivation, only for bloodshed among mortals.
451.79 Million words | 2022-01-31 10:30Update
After the college entrance examination, in front of a male classmate, I cried because of his cousin... 'Wishing for No Deep Feelings in This Lifetime' https://mm.motie.com/book/ 'My Mysterious Boyfriend' Our story began on that unforgettable night, but ended on the eve of his wedding... https://mm.motie.com/book/ (This article is originally published on Motie Chinese website. Writing a novel is even harder than giving birth, do not repost without permission, otherwise legal actions will be taken!) Secret love or open love, which one do you choose? In my lifetime, I had the fortunate experience of turning secret love into open love, entangled with the man I had secretly loved for years. He rescued me from dire situations, and I fell deeply in love with him. However, one day, his deep affection went to someone else, leaving me like a burnt-out ember, leaving behind clothes I once wore in front of him. After wandering for a long time, we met again. I easily navigated among several men, but crafted a lie that only he couldn't resist. But only I know that what they call 'not loving' is actually just hoping that when he hugs me from behind, I will see her face...
291.26 Million words | 2022-05-25 03:43Update
New book 'Saucy Lady: Lord, Don't Get Addicted' is online, click to enter the author's other works! Foodie Chen Qiaoqiao transmigrates to a time where she should be her grandmother's age! The tragedy doesn't end there; she is also someone's step-wife, a widow at that, and a widow oppressed by her daughter-in-law! However, besides dealing with the wicked daughter-in-law, fighting against the lousy in-laws, and making money, she also helps the government in solving cases and even flirts with handsome men. Life is carefree, but who exactly is that silver-faced man of mine? Are you meddling too much! New books 'Saucy Lady: Lord, Don't Get Addicted' and 'Delicious Wife: Prince, Do You Want It' are online, click to enter the author's other works!
199.70 Million words | 2021-12-29 11:21Update
Rumors have it that the foolish Miss Yun from the Yun family, who woke up from a coma after hitting a pillar, received divine guidance. Not only did she recover from her foolishness, but she also became skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. The sickly and possessive Prince from the Chi family refused to believe and entered Miss Yun's residence to have his pulse checked by the divine hermit. Chi Mo: I am plagued by an illness. Yun Rong: Your Highness is in good health and enjoys all delicacies. Chi Mo: I suffer from a condition known as lovesickness, and I require Miss Yun's constant presence by my side.
15.75 Million words | 2022-10-12 23:39Update
Lost in a daze, she transmigrates into a noblewoman of a prestigious family? Well, that's a good background! The second sister in the family is wicked? Well, she'll defeat her! The fiancé is handsome and charming? Well, she has found a great husband! What? He dares to come and break off the engagement? She'll throw him away and seek a husband as a single noblewoman! Market trends? Hmph, she'll see how things go!
196.15 Million words | 2022-01-03 20:55Update
She, entered the palace at the age of eight, born from a lowly family, yet became the empress of Ming Xuanzong and the mother of Ming Yingzong. She received the same honors as an empress, even as a noble consort, and was titled as Empress Guifei. While still alive, she was honored as the 'Holy Empress with Longevity and Virtue', and bestowed the titles of empress and empress dowager upon the living ones, setting a precedent. With her own actions, she created two precedents for the Ming dynasty, an immense honor. She was a far-sighted individual who prevented the Tumu Crisis and resolved the issue of moving the capital. She abolished the funeral system for imperial concubines. She entered the palace in the eighth year of Yongle and passed away in the sixth year of Tianshun. Despite living most of her life in the harem, she possessed the freest soul. Not competing for power, no one in the world could contend with her. She ultimately held great power, achieving fame throughout the Ming dynasty.
555.35 Million words | 2021-12-24 21:11Update
