A Survival Guide to Jinjiang Sci-Fi

A writing exercise. Updates are uncertain.

A writing exercise. Updates are uncertain.

On Jinjiang Planet, there is a continent shrouded in mist, bitterly cold for millennia and seldom visited by anyone. It is called "Science Fiction."

The stories here struggle to survive the cold, fighting the harsh conditions with their love of life.

Some keep warm by relying on rankings, some huddle together for warmth, and others follow in the footsteps of popular stories to absorb their heat.

They struggle so hard, yet stories still freeze to death every month.

This year, at last, change has come to this frozen land. It has a new name!

"Science Fiction" has been renamed "Future Games and Mystery"!

This is a new era for "Science Fiction," a new chapter for "Mystery"!

The completed old stories are unfazed. The powerful top-ranked stories carry on through wind and rain.

Only the little newcomers still being serialized gather in a drafty wooden hut on stormy nights, huddling around the fire to talk.

"Apocalypse Zombie Xiao Ming": Are we finally going to get popular?! (Excited face)

"The Bar Knife-Thrower [Full Dive]": Yeah, yeah! I think it's getting warmer. (Sniffle)

"Secret Child [Apocalypse]": You're imagining it. I checked the thermometer, and the temperature hasn't changed at all.

"Forgiveness [Esports]": The thermometer froze last year. It's not reliable.

"Struggling Against Heaven": Let's seize the moment and build a home! (Passionate)

Just then, "Reborn Mage" burst through the door and shouted, "'One More Cup' is here! Hurry and go warm up!"

The stories scattered in a rush, chasing the beacon-like "One More Cup."

The fire in the hut dwindled, but did not go out.

"Struggling Against Heaven" blinked. Huh?

In the corner, a sinister story came into view.

"The Ghost-Bumping Counter": I-I-I want to build a home with you too!