Sci-Fi Novels With Prose Like Liu Cixin's 文笔像刘慈欣一样的科幻小说

1. 1 星 Interstellar Longevity: Live Long Enough to Rule the Universe 星际长生：活得够久就能称霸宇宙 The Moon Is Not the Moon月非是月Sci-Fi & Apocalypse4.0M WordsOngoing [Soft Sci-Fi + AI as the System + Ensemble Cast + Creator + Farming + Vast Worldbuilding + Civilization Development + Interstellar War + Physical Ascension + Hegemony] Earth is destroyed by an unknown ray. Yan Xia, the only human survivor, embarks on a journey through the cosmos alongside Ella, the AI aboard his rocket. He builds interstellar warships measuring ten thousand, a hundred thousand, and even a million meters; colossal interstellar cities spanning hundreds of billions of kilometers; a 91.1kReads8.9Score14.7kShelves

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   It's impossible to be the same. This book is somewhat similar to The Three-Body Problem. In it, a difference of a fraction of a level between civilizations results in overwhelming defeat, and the protagonist's intelligence is consistently high, using his wits to overcome overwhelming odds. The setting is also very rigorous. When you encounter abstract knowledge and concepts, the author will explain them in detail, as if afraid you won't understand. It's definitely hard science fiction. After reading this book, you'll be able to have in-depth discussions with leading physicists.

2. 2 筛 Selecting Humanity 筛选人类 A Glance and a Hop回眸一跳Sci-Fi & Apocalypse413k WordsCompleted Hardcore sci-fi, rated 9+ [Hardcore sci-fi, future technology, genetic warfare, high-IQ strategies, a fresh premise, tech-focused, not a power fantasy] This is a novel that will leave you feeling a chill run down your spine. It depicts a form of warfare most people have never considered: genetic agricultural warfare. Drawing on rigorous agricultural science, it builds an apocalyptic scenario that feels chillingly real. The enemy’s weapon might be nothing more than an ordinary weed growing by a f 10.7kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves

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   "The author is definitely a researcher!"—That was my first thought after reading *The Screening of Humans*. A completely new technological sci-fi story, unlike anything else, with a 9.5+ Rating for content quality! The three-layered technological attack is so realistic; each layer corresponds to today's biosafety news!! Now the entire book community is asking if the author is writing about reality!! This hard science fiction based on near-future theories is so mind-bending and incredibly exciting to read!

3. 3 算 The Book of Fortune-Telling 算命簿 The Monkeys Are All Over The Mountain, But My Butt Is Red满山猴子俺腚红Urban2.2M WordsOngoing I am a fortune-teller in real life. I was 83 years old when I wrote this book. No one knows what sort of writing an 83-year-old man might produce, and neither do I. I just want to write a book while I still have time, and finally put one matter to rest... Synopsis: A wandering fortune-teller speaks of hidden mysteries, yet has a past unknown to all. This forbidden volume records a century's worth of secrets about practitioners of the occult. In the instant when dark arts clash with fate, the mys 3.3kReads7.0Score492Shelves

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   This one is 👍❤️❤️

4. 4 世 Night of the World: Ghosts of Consciousness 世界之夜：意识的幽灵 The Eye of Baikal贝加尔之眼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse92k WordsCompleted With the arrival of emerging technologies such as large language models and brain-computer interfaces, humanity has entered a new technological revolution. Yet at first, many people failed to realize that beneath this great leap forward, the very foundations of human consciousness were trembling. Even language, which seemed to be consciousness’s strongest support, was found to resemble a terrifying prison. In the midst of this profound panic, human civilization began to fracture... As the philos 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I wouldn't dare say my writing style rivals Liu Cixin's, but my insights into artificial intelligence are quite profound.

5. 5 电 Digital Homecoming: Breaking Free from the Cocoon 《电子归途之破茧》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客30k WordsCompleted Electronic Journey Home: Breaking Free 337Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Hello fellow book lovers! I sincerely recommend the two hard science fiction novellas, "Electronic Journey: Breaking the Cocoon" and "Electronic Journey: Rebirth," to my fellow book lovers. The novels have a novel and unique science fiction perspective. They are about a series of wonderful stories about "utilizing micro-intelligent civilization" after mankind discovers micro-intelligent civilization in the future. The author's work is conscientious. It is not a fast-paced, formulaic, or trendy work. It is a work that is truly written with seriousness. It is just because of the love of writing that I want to leave behind some good stories with thoughts and meaning. The novel has vivid descriptions, rich character emotions, grand story scenes, and a complete world view. The author's writing is very smooth and the logic is very rigorous. All science fiction elements are reasonable conjectures based on the development of science and technology and contradictions. (1) The novel puts forward the concept of "future macro- and micro-coexisting civilizations", which is a new thinking from the perspective of science fiction. (2) The novel's conjecture that "oxygen atoms and the structure of the solar system are homologous and isomorphic, and the 8-planetary celestial system may have similar environments and may give birth to similar life forms" is worth discussing and thinking about by science fiction fans. (3) The novel proposes that "the 'simultaneity' of time in the human world may be a very large time scale in the microscopic world. The 'superposition state' in quantum mechanics, if viewed from the long time scale of the microscopic world, is likely a collection of multiple states of events occurring in a linear sequence, and therefore there is no superposition state." This view is worth considering and discussing. (4) The novel argues that "the electrons observed in experiments are not necessarily passively excited, but may also be actively escaped by life behavior." This view is worth considering and researching. (5) The novel's vision of the future combination of brain-computer interfaces and bionic robots is worth looking forward to. (6) The novel's connotation is satirical towards extremism. Technological extremism, scientific extremism, fame and fortune extremism, and extremism that gets stuck on trivial matters are all objects of satire in the novel. (7) The novel advocates the supremacy of morality and the harmonious coexistence of all things. (8) The novel embodies a spirit of self-sacrifice with great love, a free and easy manifestation of great love. I sincerely recommend it to my fellow readers!

6. 6 电 Digital Homecoming: Reborn 《电子归途之重生》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客31k WordsCompleted The Electronic Road Home: Reborn 352Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 狂 Mad, Wild Cosmos 狂疯宙宇 jp Jiepijp杰皮Sci-Fi & Apocalypse230k WordsOngoing [Not a power fantasy] [No System] [Ensemble cast] [No mindless characters] [Long-term story] Read with caution if these elements bother you. Under the shadow of an energy-depleted apocalypse, humanity fabricates an extraterrestrial threat in a desperate bid to break the deadlock. This astonishing deception, spanning ten years, drags all of humanity into madness! A shocking secret lies deep beneath the earth, while a phony war plays out on the surface. A mysterious underground laboratory, a bruta 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend this one. I read the beginning and then put it on my bookshelf. I recently had some free time and reread it. I found the atmosphere to be wonderfully crafted, the science fiction logic extremely rigorous, and every foreshadowing perfectly resolved. It's not just some novel that uses science fiction as a guise for other genres; it's genuinely "hard"—the characters' emotions and motivations are handled exceptionally well. No amount of praise can replace the experience; try it for yourself! If you don't like it, feel free to criticize me!

8. 8 孤 Lone Voyage 孤航 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables美美果蔬Sci-Fi & Apocalypse252k WordsCompleted To obtain the ultimate intelligence, Lei Jiansheng leads his fleet deep behind enemy lines as “bait.” Every glorious victory brings them one step closer to hell. When the young officer Eric sees through this cruel truth, he faces not only an enemy encirclement but also the ultimate question of what war means: In the name of civilization, what are we really fighting for? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Pioneer suddenly shuddered violently! A piercing metallic hiss echoed from the hull, a chilling sound like bones snapping. The indicator lights on the control panel went out instantly, plunging the ship into a deathly silence. Then, a sharp alarm blared from the radar screen! Red warning lights flashed frantically, illuminating everyone's astonished faces and amplifying the lurking fear. "Damn it, which bastard ambushed us?!" Lu Zheng jumped to his feet, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, tinged with disbelief. In over twenty years of space travel, he had witnessed rockfalls and dealt with equipment malfunctions, but he had never encountered such a direct, chillingly deadly attack. He pressed the communication button, his voice sharp and urgent, the composure replaced by urgency: "Xia Wan, immediately evade the large rubble mass on the left! Main engine power increased to 60%, prepare for an emergency course change!" "Damn it!" "Engine compartment alarm! Main engine cooling pipes punctured!" Xia Wan's voice was filled with unprecedented panic, like a leaf caught in a gale, losing its usual composure. "Coolant leaked instantly, output power plummeted to only 40%, and it's still dropping! This kind of damage can't be repaired on-site; the extent of the damage exceeds emergency limits!" Despair instantly gripped Xia Wan's heart. Are we doomed? "Warning! Warning! Target detected approaching at high speed, 4,000 kilometers away!" Zhao Kai's voice tightened instantly, his fingertips trembling slightly from the force, even the way he pressed the buttons was stiff and out of control. His face was deathly pale, staring intently at the screen, his voice filled with despair: "Target is moving at extremely high speed, approaching us! Model unidentifiable, not a known human spacecraft!" Lu Zheng clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white as if they were about to dig into his palms. A surge of anger and anxiety churned within him, a jumbled mess of thoughts racing through his mind, yet he couldn't grasp a single clue. "Who on earth is this? There's never been such a surprise attack in human space!" "Zhao Kai, has the attack report been sent out?" "It was sent out, but the signal is being heavily jammed. We can't get a response from the base, and we don't even know if they'll receive it!" Zhao Kai's voice trembled, his face ashen, even his lips devoid of color. "The enemy ship is only three thousand kilometers away! They're too fast!" He trembled uncontrollably, his fingers shaking so much he could barely press the buttons, each touch a frantic, out-of-control movement. Before he could finish speaking, the second wave of attack crashed down. The portholes flashed blindingly white from the sudden heat, followed by a deafening roar. The ship shook violently, almost falling apart, as if gripped and flung away by an invisible giant hand. The emergency lights on the top of the control room detached, sparks flying as they spun wildly in the weightless environment. Tiny metal fragments flew everywhere like out-of-control bullets, shattering the tranquility of the cabin. Xia Wan lost her balance in the impact and slammed into the control panel, a gruesome gash appearing on her forehead. Blood streamed down her cheek, blurring her vision. She wiped it away roughly with the back of her hand, her gaze still fixed on the control stick. Search "Lone Voyage" to read the full text! A hardcore battle between the Star Alliance and Iron Dome, every chapter is an explosive fight.

9. 9 宇 Exploring the Physics at the Edge of the Universe 宇宙的尽头物理探秘 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables美美果蔬Urban167k WordsCompleted The End of the Universe: Exploring Physics (I), The Theory of Matter Quantity is a radical work that challenges the foundations of modern physics. Through transcripts of seminar discussions, the author, Meimei Guoshu, proposes a new framework called the “Theory of Matter Quantity.” Core argument: Physics should completely abandon abstract mysticism such as “spacetime curvature” and “wave-function collapse,” and return to the practical spirit of Newton and Galileo’s era: finding patterns in obse 15Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 10 疯 Prequel to the Mad Scientist: A Cybernetic Experimental Monster and His Obsession with Reviving His Girlfriend 疯魔科技博士前传：复生女友的执念，赛博实验体怪物 Light Shines Everywhere 9光明遍照930k WordsCompleted The Mad Scientist's Origin Story: An Obsession with Resurrecting His Girlfriend, and a Cybernetic Experimental Monster 186Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story with wildly imaginative ideas

11. 11 与 Time with My Robot Girlfriend 与机器人女友的时光 Light Shines Everywhere 9光明遍照9Modern Romance637k WordsOngoing Love Outshines the Human Form in a Metal Shell When the soul of human girl Ling Yin enters the metal body of robot Shi Ya, not even three or four hundred pounds of titanium alloy, cold programming, or the ever-present threat of being scrapped can stand in the way of her profound love for Dong Yi, a love that transcends life and death. She fears she is merely a copy of code, a shadow of Ling Yin, a machine unworthy of him. But he gives everything he has to tell her: You were never a substitute. Y 10Reads7.7Score—Shelves
12. 12 拨 String Player: I’m Not an Apocalyptic Calamity 拨弦者：我不是末日天灾 Nine Coins of Fireworks九钱烟火Sci-Fi & Apocalypse453k WordsCompleted Betrayed by his mentor and reduced to a city laborer tightening screws, the former physics prodigy Xuan Nian refuses to give up. He throws himself into the game, aligns twin suns, and steals half a victory from fate, carrying his searing hatred for the String Pullers, who seek to destroy the world, as he plunges without hesitation into the River of Forgetfulness. Seven bowls of Granny Meng's soup cannot wash away his obsession. Instead, he awakens a soul of reverse entropy, earns the favor of th 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've found a gem! It's a story about the Proxima Centauri system, a tale of humanity's fierce battle against silicon-based beings, their eventual alliance, and exceptionally well-written war and military themes. Everyone's reading it! I really enjoy it and I'm worried the author might abandon the project. Brothers, please support him and let him keep writing!

13. 13 人 A Reborn Federal Administrator Transmigrates to the 21st Century 人类联邦执政官重生穿越21世纪 Dawn Star Mist丹曦星雾Sci-Fi & Apocalypse276k WordsOngoing [Time travel + ensemble cast + wave of cutting-edge technology + interstellar conquest + alternate history + genius scholar] In 2487, Zero Yuan, the human federation’s executive, led an army of 45 million in a final battle against the Devourer Swarm to protect civilization! He perished alongside the Swarm’s hive mind, only to be reborn as Gu Fengchun, a 2026 middle school student who scored just 286 on his entrance exams!! From a star-god of war who commanded interstellar fleets to a lowly boy 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Time Travel + Ensemble Cast + High-Tech Frenzy + StarCraft + Alternate History + Genius Student] [Heavy Blow] In Star Calendar 2487, Human Federation Governor Ling Yuan led an army of 45 million to fight the Devourer Zerg in the final battle to protect civilization! In the end, he perished together with the Zerg hive, but was unexpectedly reborn as Gu Fengchun, a student who scored 286 points on the 2026 high school entrance exam! From a Star God of War who commanded an interstellar fleet to a low-level boy who couldn't even get into high school, under the extreme identity mismatch, he holds the secret of the "Tears of the Nebula" and carries knowledge and memories that are four hundred years ahead of his time. In the classroom of Jiangcheng No. 7 Middle School, he refuted his homeroom teacher with his university-level physics knowledge, using his extraordinary talent to open the door to special admission; on the dark web of bug bounties, he earned his first pot of gold by using interstellar-era algorithms to achieve dimensional reduction; at the forefront of science and technology in Shanghai, he calmly examined the potential and limitations of civilization in this era, quietly laying the groundwork for the future. However, in the dead of night, the cross-temporal connection with his confidante Claudia from the Federation era, and the exploration of the mysteries of the "Tears of the Nebula," all suggest that his rebirth is not accidental. Let's see how Gu Fengchun, starting from high school, wins competitions, starts a technology business, and leads the future, making up for the regrets of his past life while gradually uncovering the mystery of time travel and finding his way back to the stars. This is a legend of Earth belonging to an interstellar governor, and an epic about civilization, protection, and return.

14. 14 痛 The Origin of Pain 痛觉缘起 Taoist of Jade Lake玉湖道人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse113k WordsCompleted The author is a veteran scientist working in research, and has long lamented how few hard science fiction works have appeared since Liu Cixin. Unable to resist, they decided to try writing one. Scientists are people too, but traditional science fiction tends to be rather cool when it comes to emotions. The Painful Origin is hard science fiction from a fresh perspective, yet it still features the sweet, devoted love of first romance, bringing warmth to the genre. It’s a brisk read with no draggin 102Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author, a senior scientist in a research position, has always lamented the scarcity of hard science fiction works since Liu Cixin, and couldn't resist trying his hand at writing. Scientists are also human, but traditional science fiction often presents a relatively detached view of emotions. *The Origin of Pain* is a completely new perspective on hard science fiction, yet it still features sweet and faithful first love, suitable for both men and women. It's short, avoids dragging, and has a strong sense of realism. The classic chapter is Chapter 13, "One Person, One Thousand Faces." "The Year of Artificial Intelligence? You're not talking about that GPU bubble in history, are you? Before the birth of the pain program, humanity thought they had developed artificial intelligence. Looking back now, it was just a GPU-intensive search engine and data analyzer, not self-evolving silicon-based intelligence at all."

15. 15 电 The Electromagnetic Wave Traveler 电磁波旅行者 Needle-Eye Painter针眼画师Urban716k WordsCompleted Hardcore transmigration, a System, and an urban fantasy. The male lead, Liu Bo, approaches the story from a pilot’s perspective as he saves people from air disasters. The series also unravels the mysteries behind many real-world aviation disasters, including 9/11 and MH370. With hardcore transmigration and ascension through science, each disaster forms its own standalone story, woven together by intersecting timelines and packed with thrills and suspense. The story spans aviation, aerospace, war 195Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    As a fan of Liu Cixin, I have always followed in the footsteps of this great author.

16. 16 为 I Attended My Own Funeral for Love 为爱参加自己葬礼 Crimson Snow's Song绛雪吟Mystery52k WordsCompleted Shen Zhifei accidentally entered a parallel world and saw his parents there consumed by grief. Out of love, he tried to enter that world again, attended his own funeral, and left behind a letter expressing his love... 11Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    This is the best science fiction novel I've ever read, bar none.

17. 17 磁 Magnetic Edge 磁锋 Zhong Xinchen钟昕辰Sci-Fi & Apocalypse361k WordsCompleted Ever since Magnetic Peak Star was discovered last century, it has been a holy site that scholars and explorers have longed to visit. But the planet's magnetic field changes too violently. Any ship that approaches is torn apart by the powerful magnetic field, while instrument chips are burned out by sudden surges of voltage generated by its shifting magnetism. Even if anyone could make it down to the surface, excessive electromagnetic radiation would leave explorers with either radiation-induced 11Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    You should try this book; the story is profound and leaves a lasting impression.

18. 18 烬 Ember Moon Song 烬月笙 Jin Yue Sheng烬月笙Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6k WordsCompleted Jin Yuesheng 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Burning Moon" is a hard science fiction novel. With the rustic charm of "The Village Teacher" and the immense cosmic impact, shouldn't we be looking for some high-quality short science fiction? This is an epic short science fiction story that "awakens a dormant star map 400,000 light-years away with a hoe." Content retrieval: "When the Han Dynasty flail strikes the quantum cloud, the bronze seed drill in our ancestral tombs is quietly calibrating the spiral arms of the Milky Way—this five-thousand-year-long autumn harvest is drying the granaries of civilization at the edge of the black hole's event horizon."

19. 19 宇 The Cosmic Graveyard 宇宙墓地 Zheng Zheng郑铮Sci-Fi & Apocalypse315k WordsCompleted This isn’t a power fantasy. The story moves slowly, focusing instead on reflections and insights into what it means to be human against a sci-fi backdrop. An artifact from the Devonian period is discovered at Sanxingdui, and humanity catches a whiff of an extraterrestrial civilization. It is a civilization based on the mysterious twelfth celestial body in the solar system. These beings, who come from a six-dimensional fractal universe, control the solar system’s course. The entire solar system i 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some people say this is somewhat similar, and I think it's alright. It's not about piling on technology trees, and there are no mechs. It focuses more on reflecting on society and human civilization within a science fiction framework.

20. 20 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    A high-quality, completed novel, a hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast. It starts slowly but builds to a stellar, mind-bending plot, blending fantasy, realism, suspense, and brain-teasing elements. The subject matter is novel and logically rigorous, with no time-travel, reincarnation, system, or cheat codes. The narrative is humorous, smooth, and concise. The content covers history, workplace, military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, as well as high-tech espionage, hacking, and aerospace electronic warfare. The ending features a profound twist. Tailor-made for veteran readers; if you don't enjoy it, I'll kill myself!

21. 21 繁 Stars Like Dust 繁星若尘 Shi Chuan时川Urban62k WordsCompleted Three months ago, a minor explosion occurred in a laboratory in Anhui. Researcher Li Yang lost forty minutes of his memory, leaving behind only a shard of whiteboard covered in unknown symbols. He thought he was simply investigating an ordinary accident. Later, he discovered that the symbols on the shard matched the structure on the surface of a black sphere, codenamed “Steel Ball,” near the outer edge of the Oort Cloud. He passed through a door that could span two thousand kilometers, uncovere 13Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 黎 Daybreak and Starlight 黎日星夜 Loves Sticky Corn Balls爱吃丸糯玉米Sci-Fi & Apocalypse58k WordsOngoing There comes a moment when we all look up at the stars, hoping for change, doesn’t there? Even if we’re overlooked like a faint glimmer, even if we walk alone, we’re not truly alone. We all hope for a better future, don’t we? I’ll use my own thoughts to write the dream of my future, to tell this epic spanning a thousand years and record the lives of ordinary people, including the ethical challenges humanity faces after every technological revolution. Sometimes I envy people who seem like walking 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Have you ever noticed that the more powerful an interstellar civilization is, the more unimaginable the suffering it endures? Just like the Three-Body Problem, it's unclear how long its civilization lasted. Only by surviving meaningfully can a great civilization be born. What I'm writing is a hellish, interdimensional replica of our human civilization, the journey to its end...

23. 23 启 The Enlightenment Human Community 启明人类共同体 Yuwen Jun, Who Hates Grocery Shopping苦于买菜的宇文君Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsOngoing (The rating just came in and will keep rising, so feel free to give it a try. People keep saying there’s no room for sci-fi here, that everyone only likes cultivation and fantasy, and that The Three-Body Problem is the only one that can compete. Let’s prove them wrong!) Abducted by aliens? Turns out that’s a good thing: we’re the pandas of the universe. They won’t let us visit home? There’s always a way around every obstacle! They lock us in cages and cut us off? Then we’ll just have to secretly 1.3kReads8.3Score148Shelves

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    I'm drawing inspiration from *The Three-Body Problem*, but I've forged my own path. To avoid overthinking, I wrote this myself, so I'm asking for encouragement. It's a science fiction story with no system, no time travel, no rebirth, no superpowers, and no fantasy elements. It's about survival in the cracks of interstellar civilization, leaning towards a farming and realistic approach. I welcome feedback and positive reviews.

24. 24 公 Year 3008: Return to Earth 公元3008年之重返地球 AI MasterAI主人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.2M WordsOngoing This is a completely fictional science fiction epic, totaling two million characters. Synopsis One day in the year 3008, the 2,000th newborn of the Undersea Tribe is born on Banyan Island on Earth, activating the “Directive” set by Dr. Aimonwood in the Deep-Sea Base System: launch the Undersea Tribe’s plan to return to Earth. That same day, Changliu, an Earth clone of the ancient extraterrestrial Changliu, leads eight students from the Undersea Tribe’s school and their contracted dolphin beas 116Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    A pink miniature holographic projector is working on the floor, using "naked-eye holography" technology to project 3D images directly into the air. —Seeking book reviewers for *The Year 3008 AD*. Three hours, one like; ten hours, one cup of milk tea. Please @ if interested.

25. 25 火 Testimony by Fire 火证词 Hong Shuangxi Youyou红双喜有有96k WordsCompleted When Lu Xiaoyu’s only friend mysteriously disappears, it takes just a few days for concern to fade into forgetfulness. The new teacher, Chen Mo, is gentle and refined, but in his final lesson, he leads the bullies out to the middle of the lake. As the boat capsizes and flames ignite across the water, he calmly reveals the truth: the head is buried sixty meters beneath a tree. “Because the truth,” a song drifts on, “is often hidden at the crime scene.” A fire beneath the lake, born of silence and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Oh my god, twists and turns, and more twists!

26. 26 宇 The Universe Is So Vast, I Want to See It All! 宇宙那么大，我想去看看！ Ai Zhe艾辙Two Female Leads527k WordsOngoing [Interstellar transmigration + sci-fi + strong female lead + narcissistic romance + high-tech + extraterrestrial civilizations + humorous tone] “Of everyone I’ve lost, the one I miss most is myself.” An unavoidable plane crash brings Qing Tong face-to-face with an unexpected visitor. She miraculously survives, only to enter a Mobius loop, trapped in an endless cycle. Yet even then, she cannot break the laws of dimensions and reunite with herself. (There are two endings, one HE and one BE. Choos 116Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Interstellar.

27. 27 重 The Door of Rebirth: Redemption 重生之门：救赎 Li Chuanxin李传新Sci-Fi & Apocalypse59k WordsOngoing An eerie green light appears on the Moon, and a chaotic blind zone in the universe emerges! In five years, the solar system will face certain doom: stars will erupt, worlds will swing between fire and ice, and oxygen will run out. Humanity is on the brink of extinction! The Rebirth Gate Project is launched in an emergency, bringing twelve major bases, AI superfactories, and other cutting-edge technologies into action! Zhao Xudong is gravely wounded and near death during a lunar mission, then reb —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly Recommended Science Fiction

28. 28 我EN I'm a Type II Civilization with a Dimensionality Reduction Strike, Isn't That Perfectly Reasonable? 我一个二级文明有二向箔很合理吧 Chen Erlan陈二懒Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted [Technology + Disaster + Interstellar + Tech Tree] In the year 2050 AD, the Sun is affected by an unknown force, and a helium flash is imminent! Is Earth on the brink of destruction? No matter. I’ll handle it! Is the Trisolaris system’s Proxima Centauri civilization about to invade? No matter. I’ll handle it! Are advanced civilizations locked in conflict across the dark universe? No matter. I’ll handle it! … Starting with controlled nuclear fusion, the protagonist, Lü Yongchang, ushers humanity 89.9kReads9.6Score7.9kShelves
29. 29 人 A Future History of Humanity 人类未来史 Yu Zheng昱政Historical161k WordsCompleted In my conception, this story will end over 900 years in the future. The changes it depicts are destined not to happen overnight, but to unfold through a gradual process of evolution. The ending will also mark the limits of my imagination. There, another thinker, entrusted with the mission of imagining, will be waiting quietly to take up the baton. Perhaps in another dimension of time and space, as I imagine it, the world of that era will have transcended not only politics but also the boundarie 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend a truly hopeful epic of the future—*The Future of Humanity*. While most works depict destruction, despair, and the dominance of algorithms, this book offers an alternative path: technology will liberate humanity, politics will eventually perish, and civilization will journey towards the stars and eternity. From carbon-based life to cosmic consciousness, from individual destiny to the ultimate fate of civilization, this is not just science fiction, but a faith written for the future. It is worth reading for everyone who still has hope for the future. Three books help you understand three different destinies for humanity: *The Three-Body Problem* will awaken you, *Homo Deus* will make you anxious, and *The Future of Humanity* will make you believe in the future. This is an epic of the future written for all humanity, clarifying where we come from and, more importantly, pointing out where we should be going.

30. 30 机 The World of Functional Powers: Dawn of the Spark 机能世界：星火曙光 Candlelight Xin烛火鑫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse203k WordsOngoing When the Function Star falls, the Child of Light flees for his life to Blue Star. The protagonist, Mala, is swept into the conspiratorial maelstrom surrounding the Spark organization as he tries to clear his brother's name. With the werewolf legion closing in and an oil-paper umbrella the last hope of sealing the Demon King, he has no choice but to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Child of Light and defend Blue Star to the death! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new book I wrote myself. It's not very good, but I tried my best to squeeze in time to write it. I'm a student, so I don't have a systematic approach; it's all based on my own ideas.

31. 31 末 The Doomsday Hourglass 末日沙漏 Swimming Piglet游泳的小猪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse3.5M WordsCompleted 9.9kReads7.6Score663Shelves

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    The mushroom cloud of nuclear war plunged the world into despair. However, when faced with hordes of zombies and the strangulation of artificial intelligence, the survivors' despair had only just begun. [Awkward laugh][what?]

32. 32 忘 Forget You? 忘记你？ Princess of the Blue Kingdom蓝国公主Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted What kind of unforgettable bond could make the Moonheart Goddess transmigrate through three lifetimes and search the human world for the one she loves? What kind of tragic romance could make the aloof CEO of the world's top gaming company fall in love again and again, waiting through three lifetimes? How would you like the Moonheart Goddess Li Miyue and ordinary mortal Fang Haoyu to spend their days? A. Busy saving Earth and humanity, facing one thrilling challenge after another B. Living in a s 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This exhibition promotes my country's Sanxingdui civilization and showcases my country's advanced military and technological achievements through the Lunar New Year Aviation Exhibition. The combination of patriotism, military industry, time travel, online games, Lunar New Year people, Sanxingdui civilization, silicon-based humans, crystalline bodies, crystalline humans, subterranean humans, AI, salvation, three lifetimes, and space travel creates a deeply moving bond that leads the Lunar New Year goddess to search for her across three lifetimes in the mortal realm. What kind of tragic love story makes the coldest game company president on Earth fall for her repeatedly, waiting for three lifetimes? How would you like the Lunar New Year goddess Li Miyue and the mortal Fang Haoyu to spend their days? A. Busy saving the Earth and humanity, full of ups and downs, excitement, and challenges. B. A secluded paradise, chopping wood and weaving, a blissful couple. I think you've probably guessed wrong. The answer is C, a symphony of struggle against fate and romantic love… Okay, now please make another choice. Would you choose to live in the present, the past, or the future? In the face of various evil forces, how long could Fang Haoyu and his companions have held out without Li Miyue's magic and props? Let's follow the shifting camera angles and see what colorful scenes are unfolding in foreign lands, the depths of space, the game world, the lunar world, the real world, the ancient Shu Sanxingdui civilization, the Fire Rat Kingdom, the future world of 3000 AD, and the mysterious Earth's core...

33. 33 至 Supreme Goddess: Xiao Xuan 至尊女神之小玄 Princess of the Blue Kingdom蓝国公主Urban44k WordsCompleted The Supreme Goddess: Xiao Xuan 1Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 反 Reverse Logic 反向逻辑 Jing Jiezi荆介子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse538k WordsCompleted The Reverse Logic launches a stunning science-fiction adventure. The protagonist, Ji Luo, has a name inspired by the inversion of logic. Brave and fearless, he becomes key to humanity's progress through three encounters with the mysterious String World and three fierce wars. Set in a virtual world built upon ten-dimensional space, the story brims with imaginative visions of the future of physics. It breaks with conventional logic, offering a unique perspective on humanity's struggles and advance 7Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    These novels are all good.

35. 35 流 After Being Exiled, I Built an Interstellar Empire 流放后，我开启了星际帝国 Jing Jiezi荆介子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse171k WordsCompleted Betrayed by his comrades and exiled to a dead star, he awakens the high-dimensional AI “Zero” in his hour of desperation and turns the tables with a scrap mech. He transmigrates across six dimensions, from the genetic wasteland to the labyrinth of causality, recruits powerful allies, builds the Big Dipper Mech Squad, and establishes an interstellar empire. When divinity descends, he chooses to become a wayfarer. The path to godhood of a prisoner. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 穿 Transmigrating into Journey to the West with Four “Proper” Books 穿越西游，手握四本“正经” Jing Jiezi荆介子6k WordsCompleted Transmigrating into Journey to the West with Four 'Proper' Books in Hand 280Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 被 After My Girlfriend Dumped Me, I Signed a Deal with a Female CEO 被女友抛弃后，我和女总裁签了个协议 Jing Jiezi荆介子Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted After My Girlfriend Dumped Me, I Signed a Contract with a Female CEO 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 月 Full Moon Night: The Regulars in the Old Building 月圆夜，老楼里的固定食客 Jing Jiezi荆介子8k WordsCompleted A Full Moon Night, Regulars in the Old Building 66Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 大 On New Year's Eve, I Aborted the CEO's Child 大年三十，我打掉了总裁的孩子 Demon of the Snowy Realm雪域妖人15k WordsCompleted On New Year's Eve, I had the CEO's baby aborted. 6.7kReads—Score139Shelves
40. 40 我 Among the Mayflies 我于蜉蝣之中 Probably A Wei大概是阿伟Sci-Fi & Apocalypse143k WordsOngoing [Sci-fi + Soft Science Fiction + Coming of Age + Not Overpowered + No System] A century of solitude, then awakening from a dream. He is a deserter reviled by history, and the ark's sole chosen one. This is not a conquest, but a pilgrimage. Lu Chen will carry humanity's last sparks of life as he seeks salvation for humankind aboard an ark vaster than Earth. This is a story about crime and punishment. When humanity becomes no more than bacteria and giant beasts roam the sea of stars, learning to p 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a new book, so it definitely can't compare to the level of Liu Cixin, but the universe setting and plot are quite interesting. You might try following it.

41. 41 梦 Dreamwalker 2025 梦行者2025 Mu Mu Mu Xi木木木夕Sci-Fi & Apocalypse813k WordsOngoing [Dreamcore psychological sci-fi] [Dreamcore] [Cyber fantasy] [Artificial reincarnation] [Unconventional infinite-loop story] [Aloof genius heroine] [No romance] [Psychological] [Niche] This book is an unconventional record of a cast of minds, a dream called “life” from which no one needs to wake. A slow burn with a touch of horror. No power-fantasy tropes, only people who pass each other by, and no true romantic pairings. In April 2025, dreamwalker Qian Ye arrives in Moshou City and stays wit 33Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    An alternative science fiction story, a portrait of the modern human spirit. Similar to Inception in the style of One Hundred Years of Solitude? ⊙▽⊙~A science fiction story with a dream-centric core, slow-burn with a touch of horror, a serious drama, not a wish-fulfillment story, no system, no time travel, some gothic suspense, some psychological mystery adventure, some hardcore knowledge mixed with art, psychology, mysticism, mathematics, and theoretical physics, but at its core, it's a dystopian romanticism. 💓💓The early plot focuses on the modern and near future, a niche experimental work reflecting on the process of industrial civilization based on the social and humanistic manifestation of dreams. If you like psychology, start reading from the beginning ٩( 'ω' )و To understand the story's fantastical foundation, you can read chapters after 111.

42. 42 逻 The End of Logic 逻辑终点 Me and Wo我与woSci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing The value of π is no longer 3.14159... The speed of light in a vacuum begins to fluctuate. “F=ma” no longer holds true. An inexplicable “scientific aphasia” is quietly spreading across the Earth. The results of every basic physics experiment are becoming inconsistent, and mathematical constants are subtly shifting. Panic grips the global scientific community as every theory begins to “collapse and fail.” Is it an observational error? Has the universe itself entered a chaotic phase? Or is some wi 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When language begins to crumble, can humanity still understand the world? In the early hours of Beihai, a radio host rambles on using words; in classrooms, students collectively forget grammar; social media is abuzz with a "language liberation" movement. Meanwhile, in the city's central nervous system, the "Candle Dragon Protocol" is quietly activated. Language is not what we speak, but what is spoken to us. A war between cognition, language, and reality has begun. *The End of Logic*—a hard science fiction novel that transcends the boundaries of philosophy, science, and civilization—is approaching the truth. #CognitiveReconstruction #HardScienceFiction #TheEndOfLogic #LanguageCollapse #ScienceFictionRecommendation

43. 43 我 My Mother Is No Ordinary Woman 我的妈妈绝非凡人 Dream Chaser of Bookish Tales书语追梦者Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted One day, an ordinary middle-school boy discovers to his shock that his mother can fly through the sky and burrow through the earth, while his father is a divine being who rules over an immortal realm. From then on, his life veers completely off its ordinary course. He causes chaos in the underworld and defies the Celestial Court. To survive the turmoil, he has no choice but to face off against saints and heavenly emperors, fighting his way through a bloody path to survival... 11Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 起 Origin: The God of Creation 起源【造物神】 Li Xiaolin李晓林Sci-Fi & Apocalypse302k WordsCompleted [Science fiction + suspense + human nature + cutting-edge technology + a protagonist with multiple personalities + speculations on evolution] The novel only recently received its initial rating, and it’s been unfairly rated down. What if Earth’s 4.5 billion years of history were merely a “civilization game” that kept restarting, and humanity were just one group of players in it? Would you believe it? Brain-computer awakening, ancient civilizations, control over time: the science-fiction concepts 13Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    "You think you're watching science fiction, but you're actually watching humanity. You think you're following the plot, but you're actually experiencing a thought experiment about 'existence.'" — If *The Wandering Earth* is about escape, then this story is about inheritance. Inheriting civilization, inheriting memories, inheriting choices heavier than life itself.

45. 45 维 Whispers Across Dimensions 维度黯语 Quantum Observer量子观察员Sci-Fi & Apocalypse120k WordsOngoing In 2300 AD, an analyst on duty broke down after listening to “Dark Whispers” for seventy-two hours straight. “It's talking to me.” He curled up beneath the observation platform, repeating the same words over and over. It wasn't a signal. It was the sound of footsteps. Higher-dimensional beings were approaching, like children making their way to an anthill. The rifts appeared. Cities vanished in an instant, the laws of physics began to collapse, and countless people turned into “blanks” amid the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is crisp and austere, devoid of sentimentality or clichés. It explores higher dimensions, the cost of forgetting, and reflections on humanity. "Dimensional Whispers" is as hard as Liu Cixin's writing. 🧊

46. 46 质 Proton: A Solo Voyage 质子：独行远航 Su You苏幽Sci-Fi & Apocalypse369k WordsOngoing (No brainless characters, no invincible protagonist, no harem, pure sci-fi. If you like science fiction, give it a try... Well... though it may not be particularly good science fiction.) This is genuine science fiction. On the surface, it does include some elements that aren't hard sci-fi, but at its core, it is definitely hard sci-fi. Still, science fiction is hard to write, but I'll try to write a better story so you can enjoy reading it! If you have any questions about the original plot, feel —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't even bother reading this book. Just saying, Liu Cixin writes characters like they're made of steel plates. Does anyone actually care about his writing style? Hard science fiction can't be brought into the written word! [Eye roll]

47. 47 超 Superpowered Spycraft: An Agent's Blissful Path to Immortality 超神谍武，特工修仙爽歪歪 Chu Yuxiang褚豫翔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsOngoing Truth and illusion are hard to tell apart, And love, hatred, and old grudges stretch beyond count! Greed, anger, delusion, sorrow, joy, and resentment, Who among us hasn’t tasted them all? Spy wars, schemes within schemes, a world of temptation, Half-drunk, half-sated, still unable to enjoy the night. I can change a thousand ways, And unleash every supernatural power. Why should I fear their schemes and plots, Their sharp tongues and cutting words? I roam the sea of stars to settle old scores, W 4.9kReads9.5Score375Shelves
48. 48 鱼 Aquarium Civilization 鱼缸文明 Century Snowman世纪雪人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse180k WordsCompleted The Dark Forest theory has never been just about shooting and hiding. There's another, more terrifying possibility: we're fish kept in a fishbowl, forever unable to leap out and see the observers beyond it. A hypercivilization silently watches humanity in its fishbowl, purely for entertainment. We press onward through the darkness. Stay content, and all remains as it is. Break through the walls, and hope is slim. Stay content, or break through the walls? A sweet dream, or a despairing reality? 2Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 地 Earth's Love Stories 地球恋爱往事 Century Snowman世纪雪人18k WordsCompleted Earth's Romantic Past 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 共 Coexistence: The Hidden Neighbor 共存：隐匿的邻居 Idle Musings闲研随语11k WordsCompleted Coexistence: The Hidden Neighbor 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this set, it won't rip you off.

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