Science Fiction

Science fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and capitalization) is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media. In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition of speculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includes fantasy, horror and related genres.

Although the two genres are often co
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Under Story
Scion (Scion, #1)
The Commons (The Commons World, #1)
Ply
Blightfall (Riftwake, #1)
Beyond the Graves Waits Mist and Sea
The Strangers
The Paradox Club
The Rouse
The Only Way Out Is Up (The Sigilist #1)
Engines of Reason (Elder Race #2)
Out of Body: Stories
Wickhills
Building 903
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