hard science fiction

Hard science fiction is a captivating genre that blends scientific principles with imaginative storytelling. It explores scientific concepts in a realistic and plausible manner, often pushing the boundaries of our current understanding of the universe. If you're a fan of hard science fiction or looking to delve into this exciting genre, there are several acclaimed authors and must-read novels worth exploring.

One of the pioneers in hard science fiction is Isaac Asimov, who paved the way with his Foundation series. This epic space opera combines politics, powerful characters, and an intricate plot that spans thousands of years. Asimov's meticulous attention to scientific detail and his ability to predict future technologies have made the Foundation series a timeless classic.

Another highly regarded author in the genre is Arthur C. Clarke, known for his masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey." This novel, later adapted into a groundbreaking film, explores humanity's relationship with advanced artificial intelligence and extraterrestrial life. Clarke's storytelling prowess and his knack for scientific accuracy make this novel a must-read for any hard science fiction enthusiast.

If you're interested in hard science fiction that delves into the complexities of time travel, "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells is a classic choice. Published in 1895, this novel explores the futuristic concept of time travel and the potential consequences it poses. Wells' vivid imagination and his ability to merge science with captivating storytelling make "The Time Machine" a foundational work in the genre.

For those seeking a more contemporary take on hard science fiction, the work of Alastair Reynolds is highly recommended. His "Revelation Space" series combines intricate world-building, breathtaking space opera themes, and realistic scientific concepts that will leave readers in awe. Reynolds' ability to balance complex scientific concepts with compelling narratives has made him one of the foremost authors in the genre today.

As a fan of hard science fiction, you may also find it worthwhile to explore online communities and websites dedicated to the genre. Websites like Reddit's r/printSF and the Hard SF subreddit offer platforms for discussions, recommendations, and interaction with fellow enthusiasts. The opportunity to engage in conversations about your favorite hard science fiction novels and authors can deepen your appreciation and understanding of the genre.

In conclusion, hard science fiction is an enthralling genre that blends science and storytelling in a compelling way. Whether you're intrigued by Asimov's Foundation series, Clarke's "2001: A Space Odyssey," or the contemporary works of Alastair Reynolds, there's a wealth of must-read novels waiting to be explored. Supplement your reading with online communities, websites, and discussions, to enhance your enjoyment and connect with fellow fans of hard science fiction. Happy reading!
The apocalypse begins with a nightmare. Fiction
The apocalypse begins with a nightmare.

Fear breaks the boundaries between dreams and reality, making it hard to distinguish which is which. When the nightmare truly descends, no one can escape unscathed. It is both a peril and an opportunity.

379.16 Million words | 2021-10-15 09:37Update

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Dragon Riding Fighter Fiction
Dragon Riding Fighter

Dragon, Dragon Knight! Fighter jet, ace of aerial combat! The Dragon Knight from another world challenges the technological era's elite ace pilots, either returning to his old trade or continuously advancing on the path to seek stronger opponents. In the shadow of peacetime, hidden battles unfold, nations competing against each other. Soldiers never feel lonely, as they transform into steel aerial combat weapons soaring through the sky while otherworldly steel dragons roar. Ask the heavens, who will contend? "Dragon Knight Jet" book club - Group: ★. Please remember to click "Add to Bookshelf" below the cover + bookmark + subscribe ★.

400.84 Million words | 2022-02-09 00:49Update

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Abundant martial virtue. Fiction
Abundant martial virtue.

My last name is Wu, and everyone calls me Xiao Wu. Listen up, buddy. Here are some of my experiences: When fighting against dragon clans, don't pay attention to what they say, just keep fighting until they're dead. Dealing with fairies can be a bit tricky. It's best not to let them see you and use sneak attacks. Fighting against orcs can be summarized in one word: grapple! If a demon dares to cause trouble, just break its horns and it will definitely kneel. Alright, I'm heading to a bar to start a brawl. I'll write more about myself when I come back.

253.04 Million words | 2020-07-13 17:59Update

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The Scarlet Descent Fiction
The Scarlet Descent

Demon of Life, Demon of Order, Demon of Knowledge, Demon of Fate, Demon of War... When various bizarre powers invade, the world is divided into two distinct extremes. Some worship them as deities, walking the earth as their spokespersons. Others choose to drink a strong liquor and raise their hunting guns in the crimson night.

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Earthlings are too fierce. Fiction
Earthlings are too fierce.

Fifty years ago, Dragon City traveled through time, a lone soldier wielding iron and blood, raising the banner of Earth's civilization in the face of the terrifying onslaught from the myriad races of the otherworld. Fifty years later, Meng Chao is reborn, realizing that his contributions can make him stronger. "Ding ding, you just helped an elderly lady cross the street, promoting social harmony, contribution points +." "Ding ding, in your hand-to-hand combat with the Monster Queen, you displayed the fighting spirit of the Dragon City warriors, contribution points +." "With just a casual guidance from you, the Martial God comprehended the most powerful battle technique, leading to a massive increase in Dragon City's overall combat strength, contribution points +." "Through your persuasion and education, the Dark Night Witch woke up and tearfully promised to never cause mischief again, contribution points +." "With your virtuous influence, countless gods and demons from the otherworld were transformed, willing to fight for Earth's civilization. Your civilization is about to become god-like, contribution points +." Meng Chao swears that he only wanted to make a small contribution to this society, but he never expected that it would make the Earthlings... so fierce! A million words and ten thousand subscriptions for the old book "Forty Thousand Years of Cultivation," a three million-word exquisite work "Spiritual Energy Surging." With fast typing and great luck, welcome to join the excitement!

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My Universe in a Bottle Fiction
My Universe in a Bottle

The online literature gap-filling festival is coming, with exclusive bonus chapters serially released for free. Psychiatrist Li Qing received a patient who claimed to be the "God of Creation" and shared his experience of time-traveling: "Dr. Li, I've discovered that I possess a superpower. In this room, I can create a universe inside a bottle. If you find 'My Universe in a Bottle' intriguing, please remember to recommend it to your friends in the QQ group and on Weibo. w"

205.27 Million words | 2022-01-12 16:40Update

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Rebirth of the Super Warship Fiction
Rebirth of the Super Warship

In the week leading up to Earth's destruction, Xiao Yu fused his soul with the main control computer of an interstellar spaceship and escaped just before Earth's demise. After merging with the computer, Xiao Yu gained not only its powerful computational capabilities but also the immense innovation and exploration abilities of a human. As a result, the crude interstellar spaceship that Xiao Yu resided in began to evolve continuously, progressing from a chemical engine to a nuclear-powered engine, and further advancing to a matter-antimatter annihilation engine, all while growing in size and mass. With the continuous development of technology, Xiao Yu also began to attempt to create a truly interstellar super fleet that encompassed multiple functions, including attack, defense, exploration, landing, and resource collection... Thanks to the contribution of readers, a Q group has been created, and those who enjoy this book can join by searching for the group number.

329.95 Million words | 2022-09-04 21:59Update

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God and Demon Breeding Farm. Fiction
God and Demon Breeding Farm.

Su Yu, who was just slacking off at a third-rate university, ended up in a terrifying unknown forest after a school collapsed into a "sinkhole" due to the "sinkhole" incident. In this forest, various horrifying and terrifying mutations abound...and it all begins with his hand...

379.79 Million words | 2020-08-14 00:50Update

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Legend of the Masters Fiction
Legend of the Masters

It is undoubtedly a monumental task to establish a standard of beauty and ugliness for Ye Zhong, who has never had any dealings with women. Ye Zhong approaches this from a practical perspective. His legs are too slender to provide sufficient explosive power. His hands have delicate skin, indicating a poor resistance to impact. Despite having overly developed chest muscles, they are not solid, resulting in a serious lack of strength and becoming a burden for mobility. Overall assessment: extremely terrible!

216.37 Million words | 2022-07-08 17:06Update

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Lord of the Apocalypse Fiction
Lord of the Apocalypse

The heavens crumbled and the earth shattered, as the laws of the universe twisted and turned. All cities that represented human civilization were reduced to ruins. It was a disaster for humanity, but also an opportunity... After barely surviving for a year in the aftermath, Cheng Yang was reborn two days before the end began, and the course of the apocalypse took a different path. A formidable city emerged in the midst of the apocalypse... PS: Two updates daily, at noon and night. Ample stockpile of chapters, so feel free to collect...

264.91 Million words | 2022-08-09 06:10Update

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The autobiography I wrote couldn't possibly be a tragedy. Fiction
The autobiography I wrote couldn't possibly be a tragedy.

Every life decision may determine a completely different life path. Choosing the world's richest person could lead to unimaginable wealth, while choosing the wrong path could result in irreversible consequences. However, there is one person who miraculously avoids all pitfalls and reaches the pinnacle of success through a straight path. It's all because of his extraordinary autobiography... "But why do I seem to encounter countless pitfalls along the way..." If you enjoyed reading "The Autobiography I Wrote Couldn't Possibly Be a Tragedy," don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your WeChat groups and private chats!

161.71 Million words | 2022-06-08 16:25Update

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Ji Jia Biao Han Fiction
Ji Jia Biao Han

,挑战着基因金字塔顶端的高傲统治者,为了打破这不公平的等级制度,为了平等与自由,他奋起反抗…

136.73 Million words | 2021-10-23 18:07Update

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Heavy metal casing Fiction
Heavy metal casing

A teenage boy, deemed as useless, possesses an indomitable spirit. He has a secret - once he enters the mech, he becomes a god. New novel, "The Ultimate Evil Doctor," now available for reading. Please support it.

83.77 Million words | 2022-09-02 07:41Update

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Strange Tales Research Club Fiction
Strange Tales Research Club

If one day, you discovered the dark truth of the world. Those bizarre stories and urban legends that you once thought were fictional and widely spread, turned out to be real! What would you do? "Fantastic!" Zhang Luo made a victory gesture by forming a "V" with his fingers. For this crazy supernatural tales enthusiast, the whole world seemed to have transformed into a magnificent giant amusement park.

143.60 Million words | 2021-10-22 03:08Update

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The Martian Orphan Fiction
The Martian Orphan

Alien civilizations quietly descend as the world collapses, and the last hope for humanity lies in a group of Chinese high school students... Jinteng High School—a school like no other—maintains a miraculous graduation rate through unimaginably unconventional teaching methods. However, behind the glittering academic achievements, seeds of rebellion are quietly sprouting. As turmoil erupts within Jinteng, mysterious events unfold around the world: a truck inexplicably levitates, numerous enigmatic stone tablets emerge from the underground. Ultimately, humanity clings to survival amidst a decaying civilization. At this critical moment, a group of high school students from Jinteng becomes humanity's final beacon, the last ray of light...

16.37 Million words | 2022-11-12 05:59Update

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Apocalyptic New World Fiction
Apocalyptic New World

The apocalypse was brought upon the world by cards that fell from the sky, ushering in a new era. Food cards, creature cards, equipment cards, energy cards... This is a brand-new world. As someone who has survived for three years in this new world, will his journey be entirely different upon his return? Tomato's new work, "New World of the Apocalypse," presents a peculiar and unprecedented world. Guaranteed by his previous completed works, "Demon Chapter," "Peerless Martial Saint," and "Shadow Street," rest assured and enjoy your reading!

268.88 Million words | 2022-03-21 03:26Update

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Interdimensional Mover Fiction
Interdimensional Mover

Freely traversing between the real world and the world of fantasy, quietly working as a carrier between the two realms... Bai Yang's goal is to establish a production line for magical treasures and pills with a daily output of over one billion... PS: There is a completed novel, "Endgame Demon God's Game," with 6.4 million words to alleviate any reading drought.

411.95 Million words | 2021-07-22 01:42Update

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I start cultivating as a dragon from the world of low martial arts. Fiction
I start cultivating as a dragon from the world of low martial arts.

Xiaobing Novel Website offers the masterpiece "From the Low Martial World to Dragon Transformation" written by the great author Shan Zhong Fuyun. The entire text is available for free reading without any interruptions. Please follow "From the Low Martial World to Dragon Transformation" for updates.

126.22 Million words | 2021-03-04 04:54Update

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Transcendent Evolution Fiction
Transcendent Evolution

Rebirth in a different world, the mission system activates instantly. Xu Dong is faced with only two paths: either die from mission failure or complete the mission and obtain wealth, beauties, divine artifacts, divine beasts... along with the evolution of life! However, what Xu Dong truly wants to know is what earth-shattering secrets lie behind the missions and what ultimate significance lies at the end of evolution.

106.52 Million words | 2020-07-24 06:13Update

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The Chronicle of Hypo-Ni Fiction
The Chronicle of Hypo-Ni

When the interstellar era arrived, humanity conquered the vast starry seas. Endless desires drove humans forward, but eventually a great disaster struck - an invasion by aliens. After a long and arduous battle, the Phylaxian death front was established, forming a stable stellar domain. As the era of Fantasia commenced, fueled by desires, humanity continued to seek knowledge and explore. Eventually, they transcended into the realm of forbidden gods, unleashing unimaginable technologies. A millennium later, the land of dreams blossomed, fantasies shattered, and a grand new interstellar era dawned.

317.78 Million words | 2021-02-25 12:01Update

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I can upgrade the shelter. Fiction
I can upgrade the shelter.

Can the human race save its own destiny when a ten-kilometer-wide meteorite collides with Blue Star? The dust raised by the impact obscures the sky, plunging the world into a century-long cold, dark night. The surface of the earth, without sunlight, becomes extremely cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing. In the face of such an apocalypse, with only a self-dug shelter and an upgraded system found by chance, how will Chen Xin survive the crisis and stay alive? Can human civilization continue, and can the flickering flame of hope bring warmth to this cold night for humanity? Fate has presented a test, can humanity submit a different answer than the dinosaurs that went extinct all those years ago? The background of this book is inspired by the content of the 100 Sci-Fi Masters video series by Bilibili UP host Ghost Headmaster, and this is hereby declared.

186.33 Million words | 2023-01-12 15:36Update

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