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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We Burned So Bright
The Radiant Dark
The Faith of Beasts (The Captive's War, #2)
The Subtle Art of Folding Space
The Take
Permanence
The Bloody and the Damned
The Language of Liars
Underlake
Sanctuary
Love Galaxy (The Imperial Broadcasts, #1)
Piper at the Gates of Dusk (The New World, #1)
The Photonic Effect
The Many
What We Are Seeking
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