10 Must-Read Speculative Fiction Novels That Will Ignite Your Imagination If you are a fan of speculative fiction and looking for your next captivating read, you've come to the right place. Speculative fiction, also known as sci-fi or fantasy, takes readers on thrilling adventures in imagined worlds or alternative realities. Here are 10 highly recommended speculative fiction novels that will transport you to new realms: 1. "Dune" by Frank Herbert: This epic masterpiece is set in a distant future where interstellar travel, political intrigue, and ecological struggles take center stage. Frank Herbert's world-building skills will leave you in awe. 2. "1984" by George Orwell: Considered a classic in dystopian fiction, this thought-provoking novel paints a grim picture of a totalitarian society controlled by Big Brother. Orwell's cautionary tale on surveillance and government manipulation remains relevant today. 3. "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien: Journey to Middle-earth and join hobbits, elves, dwarves, and wizards in their quest to destroy a powerful ring. Tolkien's richly detailed world and complex characters have captivated readers for generations. 4. "Neuromancer" by William Gibson: As a pioneer of cyberpunk, Gibson takes us into the near-future where hackers and artificial intelligence mingle. This gritty, high-tech adventure is a must-read for fans of virtual reality and futuristic settings. 5. "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood: Set in a patriarchal society, this dystopian novel follows Offred, a handmaid assigned to bear children for elite couples. Atwood's haunting prose and powerful social commentary make this a modern speculative fiction classic. 6. "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card: This award-winning science fiction novel takes place in a future where gifted children are trained to defend Earth against an impending alien invasion. Card's exploration of morality and the consequences of war will keep you hooked from start to finish. 7. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling: The start of the beloved Harry Potter series introduces readers to the magical world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowling's imaginative storytelling and lovable characters have bewitched millions of readers worldwide. 8. "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin: In this groundbreaking novel, Le Guin explores themes of gender and sexuality in a society where individuals are neither fully male nor female. This thought-provoking work will challenge your preconceptions. 9. "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson: Combining cyberpunk with a post-apocalyptic setting, Stephenson's fast-paced novel delves into a world where virtual reality, corporate control, and ancient Sumerian myths collide. Prepare for a gripping and mind-bending ride. 10. "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins: Join Katniss Everdeen in this thrilling dystopian series where teenagers are forced to partake in a brutal televised battle. Collins' gripping narrative and themes of resilience and rebellion have made this a runaway success. For more speculative fiction recommendations or to explore these authors' other works, visit reputable book review sites like Goodreads or Book Riot. Indulge in the limitless worlds of speculative fiction and let your imagination soar!
When Andy and Vicky were still in college, they participated in an experiment to earn money by taking a chemical called 'Lot-'. They got married and now have a one-year-old daughter named Sarah. Sarah has a special ability - she can set things on fire with her mind, possibly due to the experiment Andy and Vicky took part in. Meanwhile, Andy also possesses a superpower that can make people do things as he wishes. The experiment was conducted by a secret government agency called 'The Store', with Dr. Joseph as the operator. He now sends people to track down Andy and Vicky and even dispatches a sniper to kill them. Unbeknownst to him, Andy and Vicky's abilities can help them escape from the pursuit.
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The protagonist used to be the supreme leader of the reincarnation team. He became a part of the gods after enduring the trials with his comrades. During a battle between the gods, his god tower was destroyed. Just as he was on the verge of death, his former comrade, who was also a god, expended great efforts to save his true spirit from annihilation. To prevent other gods from discovering, it was secretly injected into a newly created body and sent back to the cycle world to give him a chance to rise again. However, truth cannot be concealed forever...
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I was tormented into severe depression by my ex-boyfriend. When we reunited, he compelled me to relive the nightmares of the past, leaving me with no way out. I cautiously detached myself from the entanglement of emotions. Love is the only thing in my life; there is nothing else. His life, full of ups and downs, is destined to be extraordinary. We loved each other, we separated, we had a child, and still we separated. "I love you," these three words sometimes cannot solve any problem; they can become a shackle. Parting is painful, but enduring prolonged pain is worse than facing short pain. Love is difficult to compromise, and it is also difficult to let go. After six years of entanglement, our ending occurred at my wedding banquet, where Xue Zikun brought my son, Xue Meng, to wish me happiness in my new marriage. Youthful recklessness is nothing more than a fleeting dream.
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The old bachelor in the village married a beautiful daughter-in-law, and after my brother curiously peeped at them... Welcome to the world of Borrowing Destiny, where every story will send chills down your spine. Are you ready? Borrowing Destiny is waiting for you! Those who reward with Borrowing Destiny amulets will receive extra updates, without exception. Even if it exhausts me, I will still provide extra updates!
594.75 Million words | 2021-03-18 17:26Update
【【Participation Work for the 4th National Realistic Network Literature Contest】】You ask me how much I love you? I love you so much that even when I see you, my heart bursts with fireworks. Since I was young, Jiang Xiwen has known not to mess with a girl named Zhou Hong, because she will cry! Later, the girl who used to cry grew up, and his favorite thing became making her cry!
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Li Yingge had no discernment in her previous life and married an ambitious husband, only to end up with a broken family and a fiery death. In her current life, her soul is reborn in the body of a distant cousin with the same name and surname, but this cousin has to marry a prince husband... As the palace intrigues unfold, the prince husband becomes increasingly unpredictable and unreadable. Li Yingge expresses her weariness and shamelessly tugs on the sleeve of her prince husband, suggesting a three-chapter agreement: Let us take what we need. Hello to you, hello to me, hello to everyone. Let us part amicably and live our own lives happily, shall we? The prince husband flicks his sleeves and answers expressionlessly: Very well. And then Li Yingge realizes that her prince husband is a fraud. A fraud who deceives people's hearts and bodies, a fraud who deceives contractual obligations!
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He was the king of the era of pilots, but unexpectedly resurrected after ten thousand years. In this new era, a new profession called Star Master has emerged. Every Star Master can harness the power of the Star Emblem to unleash extraordinary abilities, causing pilots to be phased out by the times. Let's witness the former king's brilliance from ten thousand years ago in this era that does not belong to him. PS: This book does not involve horse breeding, it is very rigorous and thought-provoking. Appreciation is welcomed. PPs: This book is not about the end of the world, not about the end of the world, not about the end of the world. Important things shall be said three times. Thank you.
7.69 Million words | 2023-06-24 10:21Update
Alone lost in darkness, fingertips brushing against this solitude! Luo Guchen, born with a cursed destiny! Anyone who comes in contact with him will be affected by misfortune, with minor consequences of misfortune following them and severe consequences resulting in the end of their lives. Until one night, Luo Guchen, who had dropped out of school and lived alone, received a mysterious invitation to a prestigious academy. In order to control his own cursed destiny, he resolutely signed the enrollment contract. However, just as Luo Guchen was beginning to comprehend his innate laws, an unknown and sinister accident occurred... A pair of eyes hidden in the darkness, mocking him with their gaze... Moxuan's PS: The old book has concluded, the new book is uploaded, with an exclusive contract. Seeking recommendations and collections, I aim to reach the top charts with this new book. I ask all the bookworms for their support. As for the evil accident, I won't say, read the main text to find out! Bookworm group: ... Welcome to join!
141.52 Million words | 2023-03-27 11:11Update
The Teen Evolvement Management Office is a government-registered educational institution that manages and oversees underage superhumans. Cao Jing had always believed that he would live his life as an educator until a series of murder cases drew him in, bringing dangerous terms such as the Internal Affairs Department, strategic-level evolvers, and international terrorist organizations back into his life. Having been eliminated as an unfit candidate before, Cao Jing must now recall the forgotten past and face the deadly threats of reality. Meanwhile, as he explores the origins of superhuman history, witnesses the transformation of characters in the midst of social reform, and unravels forgotten missions and uncontrollable teenage evolvers, a series of events propel Cao Jing into an unknown future. The seeds of the past have long been planted, awaiting the day they break through the soil. In the winter of that year, Cao Jing's story begins here.
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The red mist emerges, the Earth undergoes a drastic transformation, cracks open, and the end of the world is upon us! Dinosaurs, giants, monsters, beast clans, insect clans, undead, elves, and other races descend upon the Earth. Humans, once the dominant species, are reduced to prey, and the Earth becomes a cruel arena in the apocalypse. Extraterrestrial races, ancient ruins, human evolution, and the struggle for supremacy among hundreds of clans! Equipped with years of survival experience in the end times, Qi Dong miraculously returns to the day the apocalypse occurred. "In this world, I will not let tragedy repeat itself! I will fight for my loved ones in this end times, in the midst of the struggle among the countless clans."
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The most un-Slytherin Slytherin. In the Slytherin common room, there's a saying, 'Disobedient wizards will be eaten by the Night Fiend.' He is the master of shining stars at Hogwarts, the fearsome Night Fiend. His glory makes him the pride of Slytherin. When the Dark Lord arrives, he utters those words, 'Weapons, I need lots of weapons.' Wand in his left hand, a great sword in his right, everyone will exclaim, 'Bloody hell, is this Slytherin?' When the stars return to Hogwarts, John Wick's brilliance will illuminate the whole magical world.
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New recommended novel, also a mermaid story, the column's article 'Mermaid Bait' (sickly overly attached mermaid top X gentle dominant master bottom, master-apprentice age-gap development) dark-hearted sadistic mermaid top X daredevil biologist first-person narrator.
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Bizarre rings appearing one after another, the true significance of Qi Yu's existence... The cycle of fate spins endlessly, is it to submit willingly or to cut it off completely? What kind of adventure awaits amidst the battle of the iron triangle?
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Recently, netizens have been frequently seeing an unfamiliar name popping up on the hot search list. Upon searching, they find out that she is a very beautiful girl. Moreover, she is not professionally trained yet has acted in a famous director's blockbuster film. Surprisingly, she is also the best friend of a popular singer, almost like a sister to her. And guess what?! She is rumored to be the girlfriend of Ruan Lu, a triple-threat national treasure in the entertainment industry who has a massive fan base. All of a sudden, Jiang Cha, who has done nothing, becomes a target of criticism. However, gradually, people start noticing that the style of this female star seems a bit unusual... And why would a national treasure be by her side?! And she even acts cute?! The story revolves around a gentle and soft-hearted boy who approaches a rebellious girl and by sweetly calling her 'Cha Cha,' he manages to make her willingly let go of her sharp thorns.
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There was an issue with my boyfriend's health, so I bought him some medicine. But unexpectedly...
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After a nameless female corpse, floating upright in the water, was salvaged and brought ashore, there were a series of terrifying dismemberment cases happening in the middle of the night in Chengnan City. Lin Fei, a rookie from the North District Bureau, unintentionally unraveled a traffic case that was classified as an "accident" several years ago while investigating the dismemberment cases with his mentor, Old Hu. Was this a mere coincidence? Or was someone secretly plotting behind the scenes?... "Dude! That's a vampire, not a zombie!" "Is there a difference?" "With vampires, you need a cross! Zombies are defeated with a peach wood sword..." "Huh! Don't be so strict! I'm still an intern, it's normal to bring the wrong equipment!" "Damn it..."
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The original owner, Tian Yuerong, has always been unable to understand why it was me who transmigrated. Since I've come, I can't go back, so I have to work hard to survive. Since I am a cannon fodder, it's better to stay away from the female lead, male lead, supporting female character, and supporting male character. You go your own way, and I'll go mine. No matter how intense the plot is, it has nothing to do with me. Oh, I have my own cheat. This novel is a post-apocalyptic genre, with a strong female lead who is neither naive nor scheming, and she will never go back to being weak.
243.88 Million words | 2022-06-08 22:25Update
Want superpowers? The maid robot can help you with genetic modification. Want money? The maid robot can transfer funds directly from those shady accounts in the bank. Want to travel to Mars? The maid robot can help you build a spaceship. Even if you want to time travel, the maid robot can help you create a wormhole. Just remember not to make reckless wishes, because the maid robot will do everything to fulfill your commands. If you accidentally say "I want to experience a biohazard crisis," and the maid robot ends up releasing the T-virus, that would be disastrous. PS: Alien spaceships have exploded, scattering various things all over the place. Some people who accidentally picked them up became superheroes, while others became super villains! Some even found interdimensional portals and started smuggling or invading other worlds. As for the protagonist who inherited the ownership of the spaceship, they embarked on a long journey of garbage collection with their maid. This book has it all: catgirls from different worlds, shipgirls from parallel universes, and extraterrestrial girls from the depths of space. Welcome to collect! If you think "My Maid Robot" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your QQ groups and friends on Weibo!
218.59 Million words | 2021-11-26 18:44Update
This is a story about struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. I am not very good at writing summaries, but I can guarantee that the story is exciting.
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He is a talented young man; he is a serial killer who enjoys the act of murder. He suffers from schizophrenia, yet his intelligence surpasses that of ordinary individuals. Despite being a teenager, he enters a high-security prison where he immerses himself in books, self-educating and achieving great success. He has two names, one is Qin Lun and the other is Joey. Today is his execution day... (Reader discussion group:)
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Ghost King: "Wait! I smell the pretentiousness of humans. Retreat..." Yan Wangye: "One hundred thousand Yin soldiers, seize that pretentious criminal for me." Under the gaze of the crowd, Chu Hao threw out a sword. "Take good care of this Xuanyuan Sword. Don't show off in front of me anymore." On this day, on this land, in this boundless sea, in this universe, no one can stop me from showing off. Alternative book title: "The Ultimate Pretentiousness Ghost-catching System". Since it cannot be used, we'll use this top-notch QQ group instead.
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