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!
Yu Ming entered the end-of-world game and became a seemingly weak little white flower. Everyone thought she lacked combat power, but little did they know she remained calm, intelligent, resilient, independent, and held firm to her values. She encountered one guardian after another in the mind-boggling instances: the Sparrow Messenger, the Toolman, the Red Flower, the Big Tree, and Abu. In these instances, she used her strength to find teammates who would go through life and death with her, never abandoning her. They also faced one dark boss after another: the Dark Rose, the Skin Monster, the Dream Eater, the Black-faced Demon, and the Blood King. Yu Ming said that no matter how powerful the dark boss was, it was nothing to her and her teammates. As their
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"Six-legged black fiery worm, a seventh-tier elite insect beast. By absorbing it, I should be able to reach the eighth-tier." "Gigantic Thunderblast Dragon Beast, with a bronze-level bloodline. Its size is as massive as a small asteroid. If I absorb it, I can immediately advance to the black hole level!" "Primordial White Column Elephant, the finest among the chaotic spirit beasts, is a formidable opponent. But once I absorb it, my life index will exceed ten thousand..." Wang Xu unexpectedly obtained a flame that can devour insect beasts and convert their energy into his own power. From then on, he swept through the galaxy, never to be forgotten! [New author, new book. Please collect and recommend!] [A new reader group has been created. Friends who want to join can read the author's message.]
200.30 Million words | 2023-01-24 08:15Update
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76.89 Million words | 2023-04-25 15:20Update
A female thief, in the process of fighting a boss alone, has her soul transmigrated into the body of an orphan girl who has experienced two years of the apocalypse. From then on, she carries a powerful alchemy system, mysterious thief skills, and enigmatic spatial magic, venturing through the apocalypse. Leaf, in particular, never sees herself as a savior but merely wants to survive and live freely in a world full of popularity and happiness. So, powerful mutated beasts and cursed remnants, you'll have to make way for humanity.
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Su Jinmian was killed by her younger sister, and even in death, she was thrown into a world where she was repeatedly tormented. Su Jinmian: "Do I look idle to you?" System: "Master, please think positively. We can try living as different individuals!" Indeed, she had the opportunity to experience it all. The aloof beast tamer: "If you don't marry me, I'll kidnap you!" The male protagonist, who returned from a sea of corpses: "Although you betrayed me, Su Su, I am looking forward to the day you come back to redeem yourself!" The young dragon residing in the tall tower: "You want to kill me... then stay by my side, always like this. Eventually, an opportunity will arise, right?" Su Jinmian: "..." Why is the script I received slightly different from what I expected?
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***Newbie rolling for collection*** Ninth reincarnation, breaking free from the constraints of the human body. When a person can strengthen themselves proportionally every day, with no limit, no bottleneck, how strong can they become? After Li Muran woke up from his ninth reincarnation, he found that the whole world had fallen into an apocalypse, with countless terrifying beasts running rampant on Earth. And so, this humanoid monster began to freely roam among the beasts in the end times: While others were trembling in fear under the beasts' attacks, he had long been feasting on their flesh and blood; While others fought desperately for the heavenly treasures and earthly treasures on the beasts' bodies, he casually gifted these things to the younger generation as a token of acquaintance; Most importantly, when his enemies desperately cultivated in order to become stronger, they discovered that even after years of hard training, they still couldn't match his daily rate of enhancement, and ultimately could only die in pain and despair. And all of this is only the beginning.
100.21 Million words | 2021-09-20 08:11Update
"Having money, having a handsome man, having a long life, what's the use of going back to the beginning?" Unable to bear it, she clenched, opened, and clenched her palms, wishing to go on a killing spree. Having already carved out her own place in the end of the world, Haiguo, once again finds herself impoverished. The only difference is perhaps encountering the male lead who starts off delicate but turns into a beast. They love and fight, tit for tat, chaos ensues~ The whole story is cute but illogical~
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As Chen Yi, the UP main of the handmade area, suddenly discovered that the items he made had attribute interfaces that could adjust the properties of the items. From then on, the art style of human technology changed. Flying high in the sky are unmanned drones that crack open space. Handmade, nuclear-powered smart mechanical dogs with long battery life. Gaming on a smartphone as powerful as Tianhe-1, network lagging. Independent wisdom, a tsundere super artificial intelligence that loves gossip. A liquid water drop with a fully reflective mirror surface, traveling at the speed of sound. And a lightspeed spaceship that can only shoot machine guns. One day, an extraterrestrial civilization visited Earth and, after observing for a while, came to a conclusion. This civilization is strong, but the tech tree is a bit crooked...
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After the catastrophe, the land lay in ruins. There was a shortage of food, scarce resources, and a chaotic situation... A young man emerged from the planned area, facing the desolate wasteland, and ventured alone into District Nine to make a living. Unexpectedly, he encountered a small group of friends by chance, and with a slight change of mind, they rose to prominence in this turbulent era, embarking on a legendary journey... The martial world remained as treacherous as ever. The only designated WeChat public account — Pseudo Jie.
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If a person finds themselves potentially crossing over, they should first check if they possess any special abilities (cultivation genre). If not, they should see if those around them have any magical martial skills (fantasy genre). If still not, then they should determine whether they have traveled to the past or future (historical or sci-fi genre). However, the protagonist in this story doesn't need any of the above because they have crossed over as an ant... This story belongs to the pseudo sci-fi and farming genre, portraying the rise of ant civilization after the extinction of humanity. It does not involve magic, fantasy, or fairy tales. In writing, we will respect the physiological habits of various insects in reality and avoid turning it into a human story disguised as insects, but there may be some modifications to suit the needs of the novel. Hope you all enjoy it!
353.93 Million words | 2022-10-12 04:05Update
Crossing over is not scary, but becoming the female lead in an apocalyptic supporting role novel makes Shi Lei feel a little frustrated. That's not all, she even received a bun, and it turns out to be the male lead's "gift". Shi Lei's scheming heart starts to ache. Why? Because the supporting role wants to become the male lead's woman and uses the bun to please him. How can Shi Lei not feel scheming? Of course, since it's a fact that Shi Lei crossed over, she won't let the precious son be used by the supporting role. But hey, supporting role, don't go too far. If you can't use him, you want to chase him down? Damn it, if you can't assassinate him, then you want to kill him in secret? That's enough. Don't think I, the female lead, won't show my power if I don't make a move... PS: Please click, favorite, and recommend...
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"Mummy~" "Mummy?" A chubby little hand gently poked the woman lying in bed, with big eyes blinking and a hint of panic in them. Wen Qing looked up at the snow-white ceiling that was impossible to appear in the world of cultivation. She couldn't believe that not only had she failed in her ascension as a deity, but also became an unwed mother who now had to help her cheap son find his biological father. Wen Qing decided not to dwell on these unhappy thoughts for now. "My dear son, let me get some food for your mummy first," she said. "I'll eat enough and then continue to cultivate. Watch me start anew and live an extraordinary life of my own. Our goal is the vastness of the starry sea!"
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In the previous life, it was because of cause and effect. In this life, my only goal is to train my own son to become the greatest villain. Then, the two of us will destroy the entire galaxy together! Huh? Strange, what's the deal with this sudden delusion? ___________________________________________ Already completed with millions of words: "Taking Buns to Cultivate Immortality" Ongoing works: "Difficulties of Raising a Cute Child in the Future" and "The Omnipotent Butler" Welcome everyone to join the journey and fatten up! If you like this book, please vote and add it to your collection. Thank you so much!
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A ordinary girl who survives by studying and working in a high-tech world with mecha technology. In this world, imagine our provinces and cities as different planets, and our airplanes as airships. Don't try to understand the flow of time based on the planet's rotation and revolution; it has been standardized into a star calendar. And don't ask why people can freely travel between planets without carrying oxygen tanks; their technology is different. The girl is somewhat lonely and burdened with worries, but she is good at comforting herself. She has always strived to live a prosperous life. However, strictly speaking, this is not just an inspirational story. It narrates the people and events she encounters along the way, especially the choices and perseverance in life and emotions.
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After getting drunk one night, office worker Luo Han became a young man in a new world. It was a new era, filled with opportunities and dangers. Spiritual energy revived and strange monsters emerged from the mist, plunging into war with humanity. In order to survive, Luo Han gradually embarked on the path of cultivation. "In the past, I had no choice. Now, I truly want to continue my cultivation," Luo Han gazed at the crimson moon on the horizon, whispering softly.
89.92 Million words | 2023-05-31 03:26Update
In the year 20XX, an unknown comet carrying an unknown energy collided with Earth, causing a drastic change in the environment. Powerful monsters emerged, plunging the Earth into an apocalyptic era. In the year 20XX, to combat the monsters, humans developed a cultivation system, marking the beginning of an era of cultivation. In the year 20XX, the old order of humanity completely collapsed, and the New Federation was established, bringing global unity. The battle between humans and monsters intensified, as the population dwindled to only one billion. However, those humans who gained abundant resources from the monsters became stronger, leading to a rapid decrease in the number of monsters on Earth and the stabilization of the New Federation. In the year 20XX, there was a technological explosion, propelling humanity into the interstellar age, with a rapid growth in population. In the year 20XX, Lin Yifan, a child from a poor family, accidentally activates the mysterious inheritance of the ancestral Purple Crystal. Follow his journey as he rises step by step, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of humanity!
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The Opening of the Era, a white light envelops the Earth. The sudden appearance of this light plunges humanity into a state of unconsciousness. Upon awakening from their slumber, humans are horrified to find that the entire Earth has transformed into a hellish landscape. Amidst cries and screams, limbs and flesh are scattered relentlessly. The white sky and blood-red earth bear witness to the tragic aftermath strewn with corpses. However, all of this is merely the beginning of a new era...
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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.
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The novel "End of the World: Killing the Saints" has been released on the Qidian Chinese website. A doomsday brought about by a black rain. Zombies run rampant, the T virus spreads wildly!! And there is an even more powerful G virus that makes the monster zombies evolve one after another. What lies at the end of this evolution? Where does the future of humanity lead to? The destroyed genetic chain, the forgotten ancient memories within the genes. The protagonist, Yang Qun, brings forth a world filled with blood and flames, and both monsters and demons will pay the price!! Public WeChat account: EatKidsNow. You can find me by searching and adding me as a friend on WeChat! Book discussion group: [empty]. Author's custom tags: Cool, Zombie.
283.90 Million words | 2021-01-17 07:42Update
【Hilarious Urban Sci-fi Super Cool Novel!】 【Urban Rebirth + Future Technology = One person dominating the world!】 Is the end of science theology? Yes, Chen Lang, who has been reborn, knows better than anyone else. In the not-so-distant future, under the pressure of world destruction, humanity can unleash immense wisdom and creativity. This is an era where everyone can become a dragon and gods are created. Chen Lang is determined to become the father of all living beings and the gods' godfather! 【Book Fans Group:】
217.90 Million words | 2021-06-05 12:35Update
Accidentally falling onto a deserted island, I unintentionally absorbed a mysterious stone and transformed into a metallic being! Absorbing a submarine, my body grew alloy spikes, allowing me to tear apart monsters. As boredom consumed me, a group of wild people brought in a Eurasian beauty, prepared to devour her! "Damn! You wild people have no regard for beauty! Haha, serves you right, I'll play the hero and save the beauty..." Reader group: [ ], welcome brothers and sisters to join, there are plenty of red envelopes! Author's custom labels: Resolute pet cultivation, student of martial arts.
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