Science Fiction Stories
Classic Sci-Fi Short Stories, Novels & Novellas
Science fiction is the literature of "what if?" — stories that imagine future technologies, alien worlds, time travel, and the consequences of scientific discovery. The genre splits into two broad traditions: hard science fiction, grounded in real scientific principles (Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov), and soft science fiction, which explores how technology reshapes human society and identity (H.G. Wells, Aldous Huxley, George Orwell).
From the earliest speculative tales of Margaret Cavendish's The Blazing World (1666) to the golden age masters like Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick, science fiction has consistently anticipated real-world breakthroughs — submarines, space travel, artificial intelligence — while warning us about the human cost of unchecked power.
Explore our collection of classic science fiction stories, novels, and novellas, all available to read online for free.
Science Fiction Short Stories
Science Fiction Novels
Science Fiction Novellas
Dystopian Science Fiction
Dystopian fiction imagines futures where oppressive governments, unchecked technology, or societal collapse have stripped away individual freedoms. These cautionary tales remain as relevant today as when they were written. Explore our full Dystopian Stories collection.