There Will Come Soft Rains is a science fiction short story by Ray Bradbury. It was first published in the May 6, 1950 issue of Collier's magazine and later included as the title piece in his collection The Martian Chronicles (1950). Set in 2026, after an atomic war has devastated Earth, it focuses on a suburban home that continues to run itself despite being empty of human life.

 All Summer in a Day is a science fiction short story written by Ray Bradbury. It was first published as part of his collection The Illustrated Man in 1951 and later adapted into an animated film by the National Film Board of Canada. Set on Venus, the story follows Margot, an outcast girl who has been living there for five years while her classmates have only lived there for one year. She longs to experience sunshine after being cooped up inside all day with no windows or sunlight. When it's announced that the sun will be visible for two hours, she tries to get her classmates excited about seeing it, but they mock and ignore her instead. Eventually, when the sun appears, everyone rushes outside to enjoy its warmth—except Margot, who stays behind because she doesn't want them to see how much she loves it—until one classmate notices her absence and brings her back out so that she can finally bask in its glory too.

Brave New World is a dystopian novel written by Aldous Huxley in 1932. It takes place in London in AD 2540, and the story follows characters who live under an authoritarian government. citizens are divided into five distinct social classes based on their intelligence and physical attributes. These classes range from Alphas to Epsilons, with each having different roles within society as dictated by the government. Through this structure, everyone is assigned a specific job that they must perform for life, while never questioning authority or trying to change it.

The Veldt is a short story by American author Ray Bradbury, first published in 1951. It tells the story of a family living in an automated home with advanced technology that allows them to experience virtual reality scenarios. In this futuristic world, parents have become increasingly concerned about their children's reliance on these machines and their lack of interest in other activities. They eventually discover that their children have created a dangerous virtual reality environment known as "the veldt," which they use for entertainment purposes but could also be used for more sinister ends.

Anthem is a novel by Ayn Rand that was published in 1938. The story follows Equality 7-2521, a man living in a dystopian future where collectivism has become the dominant ideology and individualism is completely suppressed. He discovers an ancient ruin with writing on its walls, which inspires him to think for himself and explore his own identity outside of the collective society he lives in. As he begins to discover more about himself, he realizes how much better life could be if people embraced their individuality instead of submitting to the will of others. In doing so, Equality 7-2521 also creates hope for those who have been oppressed by this oppressive system.

George Orwell's novel, 1984, is a dystopian classic which has become one of the most important works in modern literature. Published in 1949, it was an immediate success and has since been adapted into films, plays and operas across the world. The story follows Winston Smith as he navigates life in a totalitarian society where free will and individualism are suppressed by Big Brother – a figurehead for the oppressive government. Through his experiences, we come to understand how this regime seeks to control every aspect of its citizens' lives through surveillance, manipulation and fear-mongering tactics such as doublethink.

Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley and first published in 1818, is one of the most influential works of literature in history. It has been adapted countless times into movies, television shows, plays, and more. The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, who creates a living creature from parts taken from corpses but then abandons it when he realizes its monstrous appearance. The creature eventually seeks revenge on his creator for abandoning him to live alone in a cruel world that rejects him due to his horrific form.

A Clockwork Orange is a classic dystopian novel written by Anthony Burgess in 1962. The story follows the life of Alex, a 15-year-old boy living in an oppressive society where youth violence and crime runs rampant. Through his adventures, he encounters both good and evil forces that shape his decisions throughout the book. This has made it one of the most influential works of literature since its publication, and it has been adapted into various films, television series, plays, music videos, and video games over the years.