Theme: Speculative Fiction, Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Speculative fiction encompasses fantasy worlds, supernatural characters, and sci-fi adventures. Despite the wide range of stories, the genre always asks us to question “What if?” What could happen if AI took human form? Where would we be 1,000 years from now? How did we get here today and what could the future hold? We can be whisked away to a dystopian nightmare where the government watches us 24/7 or plopped in the middle of a forgotten utopia 10,000 leagues under the sea.

Speculative fiction not only lets our creativity soar, but it also allows us to address today’s current socio-economic challenges by presenting possible solutions and imminent consequences. These stories offer thought-provoking commentary on topics such as government control, social inequality, and the consequences of technology. Imagining new places and societies presents us the chance here on present-day Earth to reflect on our own lives and be the change we love to read about.