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.
Corpse, human corpse, mutilated corpse, zombie, all are decaying bodies. Dragon, azure dragon, coiling dragon, serpent dragon, all are enlightened creatures. Life arises, death departs, the soul gives birth to the spirit, and the spirit condenses with the soul. Vast and boundless, filled with strangeness, all living beings are subject to the cycle of life and death, the turning of heaven and earth. Yet, hidden among the world, a practitioner of soul forging lurks, transcending gods above, deceiving ghosts below, delighting in controlling life and death, where the concept of destiny has long been scattered amidst desires and arrogance. Yi Xiaochen, treading this path in the abyss, oscillates between human nature and decay, yet ultimately there is only one way. Pressed to the limit, will he slaughter all beings and become a demon, or will he defy taboos to save the world and become a divine being?
593.90 Million words | 2023-03-16 04:34Update
Jian Mo loves Gu Yuchen to the bone, but Gu Yuchen wishes she would just vanish. Marriage, to him, is a means of revenge, while to her, it is a torture that will last for an eternity. Yet she still willingly endures, seeking solace in a well of poison. It is only when he suddenly loses her that he realizes she was his love, his excruciating pain, a pain and regret that come too late...
74.35 Million words | 2022-12-17 13:16Update
A life of wealth, a promising future, a reliable husband... everything was set up perfectly, but she didn't want it! 'If you don't want me, fine. But why push me towards another man? Who do you think you are, playing God with my life?' As the unbearable truth is revealed... where do we go from here? 'I will always remember the warmth you gave me, and because of that warmth, I will bravely live on, striving to become a picture of happiness.'
390.04 Million words | 2021-07-09 01:32Update
In the past, she was always accommodating, only looking out for others, but it led to a tragic fall from a cliff. With amnesia, she flashes a silver needle in her hand and takes on all challenges in the village, household, and palace. If you dare to fight, she will give her all! Please note: My adorable son and the aloof prince are mine, stay away if you're a villain or enemy, otherwise, I'll crush you!
527.16 Million words | 2021-05-18 08:15Update
【【Cloud Rising Chinese Literature Writing Contest】Entry】 The General Manager of a foreign trade company, Chang Jianming, receives a mysterious fax inviting him to Russia to negotiate business and settle the outstanding payment face to face. However, upon arriving in Moscow, he is arrested by Maxim, the Chief of Criminal Investigation at the Moscow Police Department, on suspicion of murder and taken to the police station. The label of being a murder suspect is imposed on him even before reaching the company. His assistant seeks help from the embassy and learns the whole story. The Russian company's General Manager, Ivanovich, has been injured by an attacker and is in a coma; the Business Manager, Manokov, has escaped by jumping out of the window with an unknown whereabouts; a large sum of money is missing, and the Finance Director, Elena, has been kidnapped by the robbers. The news strikes Chang Jianming like a thunderbolt as the robbery case involves the company's significant amount of money, and he is trapped in prison, burning with anger. "Who is behind all this turmoil? Murder...
346.97 Million words | 2021-04-26 20:34Update
The story takes place several hundred years after a nuclear war on Earth, where humans have fled to the Hope Star through interstellar travel to rebuild their homes. By that time, technology has advanced to the point where real humans can be integrated into virtual games. A game called 'Apocalypse Planet,' which allows players to relive life on Earth, quickly becomes popular. Mu Yun unintentionally enters the game and unexpectedly brings back a beautiful pet from the virtual world. From then on, the story of Mu Yun and his beautiful pet unfolds between the realms of illusion and reality. However, nobody could have anticipated the immense secret hidden within the virtual world. An ambitious individual from Earth seeks to overthrow the entire world...
47.91 Million words | 2021-10-09 20:41Update
Is it really difficult to handle a high and mighty CEO who is coveted by everyone? NO, Mo Qianxia proves firsthand what it feels like to be cornered by a CEO! Neglected by her abusive parents? No worries, he'll help her get back at them! Bullied by cunning women? No worries, he'll simply get rid of them! Why does she feel more upset seeing him if she despises him? *** Letting her go? No way, this is just a ruse. The tantalizing prey in front of him, Lin Mohan won't let her slip away! Having feelings for other men? Not allowed! Flirting with other men? Not allowed! Holding a five-year-old boy who flirts? Not allowed!
507.99 Million words | 2022-09-30 09:26Update
Born to confront the magical catastrophe, possessing the ability to wield energy-based attacks invisible to the enemy, and equipped with evolutionary traits of cloning, this protagonist masters the martial arts in the dojo. However, betrayed by the dojo leader, they now guard the energy core and engage in a battle of wits and strength against the mechanized warriors, where technology becomes divine and technology becomes demonic. Technology is a double-edged sword, providing immortality and coexistence with the heavens and the earth, while also possessing the power to create and destroy. Its advantages lead to the rise of a new world, while its disadvantages bring forth a demonic presence capable of instant destruction.
418.02 Million words | 2023-05-06 17:17Update
Earth has existed for billions of years, giving birth to countless forms of life. Among the evolution of these lives, the human race is not the only one we see. Some races, like the Maya and the people of Atlantis, disappeared in the previous era. Where did they once live? Did they truly perish or continue to exist in some other place? The protagonist, Tian Xuan, enters the underground world by chance and gradually approaches the core of the Earth through constant adventures and explorations. In this journey full of wonders, one by one, vanished civilizations and races are unveiled before him. As Tian Xuan journeys through this magical adventure, he gradually uncovers the reason for his arrival and the destiny he carries...
481.48 Million words | 2020-12-06 10:58Update
In this extraordinary love story, a dream brings 'Ruoxi' back to the past where the distinguished Ruo family crosses paths with the ambitious father and son of the Gu family. Through a series of coincidences, Ruoxi falls in love with 'Gu Chen' who gives her the dream of being a hero. 'Under the pagoda tree, I present you a rose and give you a wedding gown.' Unexpectedly, this profound love becomes a fatal weapon used by Ruoxi's father to suppress the Gu family. To him, is his own daughter just a mere chess piece? How will the Gu family cope with the earth-shattering changes? In the face of new grudges and old hatreds, what kind of love, hate, and passion will unfold? From heaven to earth, a fleeting glance, accompanied through life and death, transcending billions of light years. The once mountain vow and sea pledge shattered into fragments, the once warmth and joy disappeared without a trace. Will this love across generations find a common destination? Let us wait and enter the story of 'Presenting You a Wedding Gown' together.
537.81 Million words | 2022-05-12 20:44Update
This is the story of a time traveler and a group of adorable girls conquering the high dimensions of the universe. Yes, that's right. (Someone said the introduction is not clear enough? OK, is this straightforward enough?).
64.40 Million words | 2022-03-03 17:47Update
That summer, she arrived in his city, embarking on a beautiful encounter. He said, 'The sun and moon have their regularity, the stars have their paths. And I, I must love you.' He was a developer of firefighting equipment and armed gear, and she saw a sense of purpose in him, but he said his purpose was to love her with all his life. Two years ago, he fell in love with her at first sight, and two years later, she fell in love with him at first sight. Destiny's love is only delayed, but never absent. This is a long-awaited plan...
75.23 Million words | 2020-12-28 18:22Update
Phoenix soars to the ninth sky, breaking through the dark horizon! With unrivaled power, she storms through like thunder! He dismissively waves his arm and calmly responds, 'Dirty! Throw it away and feed the dogs!' In the realm of deathly forests, she moves mountains and drives away enemies from all sides! He angrily stares, his eyes cold and stern, and rebukes, 'Those who dare to bully my wife, will be chopped into pieces and fed to the dogs!' She traverses across dimensions, venturing through the world, driven by her desire to gather divine artifacts and return to the modern world to beat up the trashy author of 'Magic Emperor Concubine'! This is her way of expressing anger towards being transported into a novel where everyone has cheat abilities! He is feared and admired by all, ruthless and fastidious, the nine-thousand-year-old lord of Northern Qi! His goal is to crush everyone and feed them to the dogs! He dislikes her, abandons her, cherishes her, and protects her. She tricks him, schemes against him, punches him, and kisses him forcefully! People sigh in unison: 'Stop messing around, be together, eradicate evil for the people, seek the halo of a saint, don't be wicked, and don't be a rogue!'
357.80 Million words | 2023-02-12 06:44Update
【Participating Work for the 5th Realistic Web Literature Contest】 During her live broadcasts, she is often called out by fans: turn off the beauty filter! The reason her first love dumped her was: I've seen you without makeup! Since childhood, she has been despised and cursed by her biological parents: Ew, ugly creature! A loss! This is an era that judges people by their looks, and even more so, an era of beauty filters. Who taught us to judge beauty and ugliness? When a person truly turns off the beauty filter, removes all makeup, and takes off all masks, how many people can accept their true selves?
363.32 Million words | 2022-08-04 03:54Update
The world's top pharmacist transmigrated into a historical fiction as a supporting female character. In the novel, after the male lead became the top boss of the capital city, he turned into a ruthless person overnight and annihilated the Shen family. To ensure her own survival and prevent the male lead from turning dark, Shen Zhi made a three-point agreement with herself: never actively withdraw from the marriage arrangement to leave the opportunity for the boss, strive to become rich and successful as a divine doctor and an all-rounder, stay away from the boss's line of sight to avoid causing trouble. However, as time went by and her hair turned white, why hasn't the boss turned dark? What? Shen Zhi, who learned the truth, covered her mouth: she had behaved too well and became the white moonlight in the boss's heart, so the boss decided to settle for her! Shen Zhi, crying... Sacrificing herself for the sake of happiness of the entire family!
226.06 Million words | 2020-11-14 05:03Update
Xu Yan owes money, a lot of money. The man is always waiting for her outside the school. In order to repay the debt, she has to let him move into her house. One day, the man signed for a package. Xu Yan looked terrified as the package was opened, unable to think of why her package had been opened and feeling guilty instead. The man smirked, 'I didn't know you had such a preference?' Xu Yan calmly replied, 'I am studying advertising, this is a contest topic for the national advertising competition.' Worried that the man wouldn't believe her, she added, 'You can check online.' 'Oh, then what does that have to do with you buying this?' Xu Yan clenched her teeth, 'I haven't seen how to write it.' 'Now that you have seen it, why not experience it?' '...' A wicked and scheming man with a weak male lead and an apparently calm and rational female lead.
100.66 Million words | 2020-11-23 09:41Update
Completed sweet novel. Xia Liusheng did something big for the first time in her life and ended up angering the youngest and wealthiest CEO in the city, Gu Yihan! She thought she would die a miserable death, but unexpectedly, her life took a turn for the better. She became entangled with Gu Yihan, who is clingy and insists on relying on her for a lifetime. Gu: 'Wife, come here! I'll help you get revenge, slap the bad guys. How will you thank me?' Xia Liusheng frowned: 'Well, here's our son.' Gu: 'Just one? Not enough, let's have more for a perfect family.'
425.15 Million words | 2021-05-12 15:53Update
A peasant girl who was born without spiritual roots and was deemed unable to cultivate by so-called 'immortals', unintentionally obtained a strange emerald jade hairpin with unique leaf carving...thus gaining a rare ice spiritual root, her blood even turned purple, giving her an incredible ability to refine pills with a hundred percent success rate... Exploring the mysteries of immortality in the infinite starry sky, freezing miles of land, and roaring ice rivers, she achieves the ultimate in ice. Here, you will find traditional cultivation methods along with adorable and interesting golden little beasts. Come and take a look, you won't be disappointed!
23.76 Million words | 2020-08-25 15:18Update
As the legitimate daughter and from a merchant family, living in the husband's family weighted life was not smooth. Happiness came with many obstacles which needed to be overcome. A new chapter is updated everyday before 4 PM. Please be cautious while reading, if you are unable to understand the setting, avoid it. Contact us on QQ Group 'Wood Group' for any feedback and discussions!
43.36 Million words | 2020-10-26 12:46Update
[[Cloud Rising Chinese Literature Writing Contest]] Entry: Is the center of a whirlpool still or spinning at extreme speed? This is a romance story... documenting everyday life's trivial matters, experiencing the tranquility and leisure amidst the turbulent whirlpool.
145.49 Million words | 2022-04-01 00:52Update
In order to live a enviable life, Qin Xiaoyou carefully planned and seduced a man after getting drunk. The man, out of responsibility, married her, but also ruined her life. Being beaten, cursed, and abused didn't matter to her. She blamed only herself and couldn't blame others. What Qin Xiaoyou couldn't stand the most was being ignored by this man for ten years. She couldn't accept it. With a heart full of unwillingness, she closed her eyes and stopped breathing. However, when Qin Xiaoyou opened her eyes again, she was stunned. Was it a dream? She had returned to 1983. It's great to be alive. This time, she will live a life that satisfies herself.
597.40 Million words | 2021-12-08 01:08Update
