What if time travel were possible? What if magic and science collided? What if we lived in a world where artificial intelligence developed emotions—or where humanity had to fight for survival in a distant galaxy? These "what if" questions are the foundation of speculative fiction, a genre that invites readers to imagine worlds beyond our own.

Highlights:

• What is speculative fiction?
• Why This Genre Might Appeal to Teens
• Speculative Fiction History
• Subgenres
• My Favorites

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