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Speculative Fiction Sub-Genres:

 

*Alternate History
*Alternate Reality (or parallel universe)
*Apocalyptic/ Post-apocalyptic fiction
*Contemporary/ modern fantasy, Dark/ gothic fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Urban fantasy 
*Cyberpunk
*Dystopian/Utopian
*Fairytales
*Science Fiction, Hard Science Fiction, Militaristic Science Fiction, Space Opera / Space Western
*Paranormal
*Science Fantasy 
*Steampunk
*Superhero Fiction
*Supernatural

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Speculative Fiction: Definition and Examples

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https://fictionary.co/journal/speculative-fiction/

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Speculative Fiction Subgenres

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https://jillwilliamson.com/speculative-fiction-subgenres/

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What Is Speculative Fiction?

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https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/what-is-speculative-fiction

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