Hello there! New topic coming in. In the past, I have shared my worldbuilding and the stories that spun off. But now I also would like to dive a bit deeper into the commonalities in Science Fiction and Fantasy literature - and sometimes literature in general. ...
I'm starting with one of the most obvious tropes of all: Aliens. Other intelligent species are at the heart of at least half of all sci-fi and a good bunch of mystery stories. Aliens are fascinating for us because they represent both, a threat and great opportunities. ...