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242Writing Speculative Fiction: A Nerd's Guide » by
Jave Harron
Tired of looking for scifi and seeing nothing new? He's my attempt to help speculative fiction writers, as well as even give the pros a few new ideas. Going strong for years! Now, we cover solarpunk, the optimistic, glowing new genre.
Fiction: Essay, K+, English, Sci-Fi & Humor, chapters: 51, words: 104k+, favs: 118, follows: 22, updated: 2/23/2022 published: 3/10/2004
82Genetic Tampering » by
The Ascended Ancient
THE REBOOT OF THE POPULAR STORY BEGINS. SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS. Our nation is not free. A secretive organization known as the Triad controls everything. Above and outside the law, the Triad does whatever it wants to. But this time, it may have gone too far...
Fiction: Sci-Fi, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 26, words: 110k+, favs: 28, follows: 8, updated: 3/9/2014 published: 12/16/2005
30The Timekeeper » by
Forgotten Extravagance
In 3023, every baby that is born is implanted with a tiny chip. If activated, this chip will kill its holder immediately; the modern way to fight criminals. I am a Timekeeper, and I control the chips. But I never expected that I would be assigned a job to become a Crim – never expected that this simple task would be the beginning of a revolution. COMPLETE PROLOUGE INSIDE.
Fiction: Sci-Fi, T, English, Sci-Fi & Adventure, chapters: 9, words: 8k+, favs: 4, follows: 10, updated: 3/19/2013 published: 6/26/2012
9The Great Name Building Advice Tutorial » by
CalliScribbles
Do your fantasy names sound like you're spitting out scrabble tiles? Naming 'themes' fall flat when they're on paper? Find yourself reusing the same handful of names because they're the only ones you like the sound of? Use this, and never rely on random 'fantasy name' generators again! *All advice has been field tested by incredible amounts of shouting.
Fiction: Essay, K, English, Humor, chapters: 7, words: 11k+, favs: 6, follows: 3, updated: 9/22/2012 published: 6/5/2012
15A Satire or Two » by
not Ross
Satires and parodies. Latest update: a school supplies list from a teacher who has totally missed the point - in other words, a school supplies list from a teacher. As always, I semi-apologize if you're offended.
Fiction: Essay, K+, English, Parody, chapters: 7, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 2, updated: 8/26/2012 published: 5/13/2012
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Reboot » by
Takano-Isorokyu
OK, everybody has had the thought, "I wish I could go back to THEN, Knowing what I know now" - but they usually want to be a teen again, or a young adult. But what if you're 55, and suddenly you're in a six year old body?
Fiction: Sci-Fi, T, English, Sci-Fi & Humor, chapters: 24, words: 60k+, favs: 33, follows: 32, updated: 7/27/2012 published: 2/25/2012
1Return of Albion » by
Nazomishi
In a future where magic and technology are one, the world is locked in a social struggle between two great nations. Meanwhile the fate of a Noble Clan rests on the shoulders of a young man. Fate has a job for him but first he must learn that no battle was ever won without allies.
Fiction: Fantasy, T, English, Fantasy & Sci-Fi, chapters: 5, words: 23k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, updated: 7/16/2012 published: 11/27/2011
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Warning by
Lou-with-a-Leigh
Please be warned, this story is not to be read under any circumstances.
Fiction: Humor, K, English, Humor & Parody, words: 187, favs: 2, follows: 1, 7/8/2012
My Faith Journey by
muglex5678
The college jumpstart program I was accepted asked for the story of how I came about my faith. This is what I handed in.
Fiction: Essay, K, English, Spiritual, words: 505, favs: 1, 7/7/2012
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Project D6490N by
cheez246890
The young and brilliant Dr Jere Ming Si is in charge of creating a humanoid weapon for the government, but his ethics get in the way of progress, until drastic measures are called for. -Set in the world of Xiao Long
Fiction: Sci-Fi, T, English, Sci-Fi & Horror, words: 3k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 7/6/2012
4A Place to Rest » by
Rainy Day Dreamer
Everyone's warranty expires eventually. A grand quest and a search to come to terms with mortality, through the eyes of an automated adventurer.
Fiction: Sci-Fi, T, English, Fantasy & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 2k+, favs: 1, follows: 3, updated: 4/7/2012 published: 4/3/2012
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Atheism » by
A Montgomery
With this piece, I mean to write a polite, un-obtrusive objection to Atheism, which could, perhaps, arouse interesting and enlightening debate that can only prove constructive and effective.
Fiction: Essay, K, English, Spiritual, chapters: 3, words: 5k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, updated: 4/2/2012 published: 2/26/2012
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Abortion: Behind Closed Doors » by
Eleazar878
Behind all the arguments and statistics, what is abortion's fundamental nature? This essay focuses on this by taking a closer look at its impact on the families and doctors. The bibliography is in the second chapter.
Fiction: Essay, T, English, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 2/11/2012
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A1R by
IleK
A dead world with humans surviving on large airships. A short story for testing the world and some characters.
Fiction: Sci-Fi, K, English, Sci-Fi & Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 2/9/2012
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Things I Learned From Sci Fi or Fantasy Literature by
Raven of the Shades
Or, An Anthology of Tips for Being the Hero. Or, Disgustingly Over-Used Book Cliches. K-plus for some of the stuff that goes on in sci-fi/fantasy literature. A growing list. Reviews returned.
Fiction: Essay, K+, English, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 12/5/2011
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Lying Helpless by
not Ross
One-shot: People don't understand. I do this because I have to. They just don't give me any option. Whoever said that "the truth will set you free" is just crazy.
Fiction: Young Adult, K+, English, words: 2k+, favs: 2, 11/22/2011
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Immortal » by
l.l.l.l.s
Four divisions of immortality. The first division was created by Nicolas Harvey and failed. Second division created by Mia Harvey and failed. Third division by Richard Kearns and failed. Fourth division by Richard Kearns: success.
Fiction: Biography, T, English, Angst & Sci-Fi, chapters: 10, words: 6k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, updated: 10/26/2011 published: 7/19/2011
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Your Priorities by
not Ross
One-shot: A married couple sits eating popcorn at a football game. They watch their son as he dominates the field. But someone is watching them, too: someone they never thought even existed.
Fiction: Young Adult, T, English, Sci-Fi, words: 798, favs: 1, 10/9/2011