Alternate History

[close] If it ends the world, re-imagines the world or changes the rules to the game of life, let's read it! This group is for 'Active' readers to participate in lively discussions of Fantasy, Speculative and Science Fiction genres. • Aliens (invasion, first contact) • Alternative-history • Apocalyptic, • Cyberpunk, • Dystopian, • Fantasy, (dark fantasy, epic fantasy, urban fantasy) • Horror, • Mythic fiction, (ancient/modern mythology) • Paranormal, • Post-Apocalyptic • Science-fiction, • Speculative-fiction, • Steam-punk, • Superhero-fiction, • Supernatural-fiction, • Techno-thrillers, (cyberpunk) • Time travel • Thrillers, (Crime, Psychological, Medical, Mystery) • Zombie Apocalypse and other forms of Speculative and Science Fictions.

[close] Mythdark: A sub-genre of fantasy that specifically uses inverted tropes, morally “grey” characters, and a profound lack of hope and/or joy that takes place in an environment of crushing poverty and/or war and is on the most basic level an Ancient or Religious Myth tale. It is an attempt to make sense of the ancients’ belief in omnipotent powers that demanded payment, often in blood. It is a way to understand how rational beings can be persuaded to set aside personal objections and orderly thoughts to embrace the most heinous acts with the intent of pacifying the gods or avoiding personal loss.

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[close] This group celebrates adult Scifi & future-focused Fiction - written by women and nonbinary authors - mostly 21st century with a smattering of classics ★彡 ON HIATUS SINCE 2023, but our group bookshelf of over 1000+ titles remains open ミ★ **Note: New member requests will only be reviewed monthly. We only accept those who have a public profile and answer our mandatory question. Authors are welcome, but self-promotion is not permitted Visit our sister group, Worlds Beyond the Margins, which celebrates adult SFF/H that promotes diversity and inclusion.