| Sci-Fi |
| Science Fiction |
Self explanatory |
| Apocalyptic |
Dealing with the end of our world |
| Post Apocalyptic |
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| Time Travel |
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| Aliens |
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| Space |
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| Futuristic |
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| Alternate Universe |
A different universe than ours |
| Alternate Timeline |
A different history than ours |
| Clones |
People created using cloning instead of procreation |
| Dinosaurs |
Self-explanatory |
| Mutants |
Creatures different due to genetic mutations |
| Nanotechnology |
Self explanatory |
| Near Future |
Not too far into the future |
| Pandemic |
Outbreak of diseases |
| Robots |
Self explanatory |
| Shapeshifters |
Creatures that can alter their appearance at will |
| AI |
Artificial Intelligence |
| Steampunk |
Science fiction with 19th century aesthetics using steam power as power delivery medium |
| Extra Sensory Perception |
Perceiving things by means other than the known senses, e.g. by telepathy or clairvoyance. |
| Mind Control |
Stories where one party somehow controls another's mind |
| General |
| Coming of Age |
Self explanatory |
| Romance |
Self explanatory |
| Puzzles |
Solving Puzzles |
| Crime |
Self Explanatory |
| Humor |
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| Parody |
Self explanatory |
| Drama |
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| Melodrama |
Self explanatory |
| Parable |
Short moral story |
| Politics |
Story involves politics |
| School |
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| Slavery |
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| Violence |
Self explanatory |
| Addiction |
Self explanatory |
| Fan Fiction |
Self explanatory |
| Science |
Story containing scientific elements (not fiction) |
| Horror |
Self explanatory |
| Spiritual |
Self explanatory |
| Religion |
Self explanatory |
| Cults |
Self explanatory |
| Diary |
Self explanatory |
| Historical |
Historical |
| Western |
Self explanatory |
| True |
Self explanatory |
| War |
War stories |
| Military |
Has military settings |
| Music |
Somebody is in the music business |
| Workplace |
In a work setting |
| Mystery |
Story deals with a mystery |
| Dystopian |
Misery as bad as can be |
| Rags To Riches |
Building a large business/fortune starting with little or no money |
| GameLit |
Stories with gaming elements essential to the plot. Often includes features of Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Science Fantasy. |
| Body Swap |
Mind transfer between two bodies |
| Action/Adventure |
| Assassins |
Self explanatory |
| Bounty Hunters |
Self explanatory |
| Detective |
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| Pirates |
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| Drugs |
Self explanatory |
| Hackers |
Self explanatory |
| Spies |
Self explanator |
| Secret Agents |
Self explanatory |
| Travel |
Story involves travelling |
| Cannibalism |
Self explanatory |
| Anarchism |
Elements of abolition of governments |
| Supernatural |
| Supernatural |
Self explanatory |
| Gothic |
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| Vampires |
Self explanatory |
| Werewolves |
Self explanatory |
| Zombies |
Self explanatory |
| Angels |
Self explanatory |
| Demons |
Self explanatory |
| Ghosts |
Self Explanatory |
| Monsters |
Self explanatory |
| Undead |
Self explanatory |
| Fantasy |
| Fantasy |
Self explanatory |
| Dragons |
Self explanatory |
| Witchcraft |
Self explanatory |
| Dwarves |
Self explanatory |
| Elves |
Self explanatory |
| Furry |
Furry creatures |
| Genies |
Self explanatory |
| Magic |
Self explanatory |
| Unicorns |
Self explanatory |
| Super Hero |
Self explanatory |
| Knights |
Self explanatory |
| Royalty |
Has royalty elements or characters |
| Other |
| Novel-Classic |
An old classic novel that is now in the public domain |
| Pulp Classic |
Pulp fiction, from public domain |
| Young Adult |
Self explanatory |
| Vignettes |
Short stories |
| Tear Jerker |
A sad story |
| Aging |
Contains reflections on thoughts and experiences as a person grows older |