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I’m looking for speculative fiction that feels like it could be a Black Mirror episode. Near-future or contemporary settings on Earth, grounded sci-fi rather than space opera or fantasy, with a strong psychological hook. I love fast-paced, unsettlingI’m looking for speculative fiction that feels like it could be a Black Mirror episode. Near-future or contemporary settings on Earth, grounded sci-fi rather than space opera or fantasy, with a strong psychological hook. I love fast-paced, unsettling page-turners that explore technology, identity, surveillance, or social systems, especially when there’s a mystery or moral dilemma at the center. Books like The Passengers, Wool & Shift, and A Memory Called Empire really worked for me. I’m not looking for YA or traditional fantasy, and I prefer ideas-driven stories that linger in your head after you finish. Any recommendations along those lines would be perfect....more
