What are some notable works in the genre of lucid dreaming science fiction?

A popular choice is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll. Wonderland is a place full of strange and illogical things, much like the experiences in a lucid dream. It's a classic that has inspired many with its dream - like narrative.

Well, in this type of science fiction, it explores the human mind by presenting scenarios where the boundaries between reality and dreams are blurred. Take 'Paprika' for instance. The way the characters can move freely between the dream world and the real world in the story shows how the human mind can have different levels of awareness. It also shows how the mind can be a source of both great creativity and great danger when it comes to lucid dreaming. In these stories, the mind is often depicted as a place where hidden truths and repressed emotions can be uncovered through the exploration of lucid dreams.

One could be 'Ender's Game'. It features a young underdog, Ender, who rises to face great challenges in a science - fiction setting. His intelligence and tenacity make him a great example of an underdog in this genre.

One notable work could be 'The Andromeda Strain'. It involves a deadly extraterrestrial microbe that threatens humanity, with scientists racing against time. The 'stare of death' aspect can be seen in the sense of the impending doom that the microbe represents.

Another example might be 'Snow Crash'. It combines elements of cyberpunk (which has some overlap with hard science fiction) and presents a future world where virtual reality, linguistics, and corporate power play major roles. The way it constructs its fictional world based on scientific and technological concepts is similar to what we might expect in 'nights dawn hard science fiction'.

There was someone who always dreamed of flying. By achieving lucid dreams, they finally got to experience the joy of soaring through the skies in their dreams. They could control their flight path, go over mountains and across oceans. It not only fulfilled a long - held desire but also made them feel more in control of their dreams. Another success story involves a student who was having trouble with exam - related stress. In lucid dreams, they created a peaceful study environment and practiced answering questions. After a while, their real - life exam performance improved as their confidence grew.

I once heard of a lucid dreamer who, in the dream, was able to time - travel. They went back to the Middle Ages and witnessed a grand jousting tournament. They could feel the excitement in the air and even interacted with the knights. It was like stepping into a history book but with a more immersive experience.

In a lucid dream, someone found themselves in a derelict hospital. The lights were flickering, and there were strange noises all around. They saw patients with distorted faces and body parts in the wrong places. As they ran through the corridors trying to find an exit, they felt a cold hand grab their ankle. It was a nightmare within a lucid dream that left them shaken when they finally woke up.

Well, 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a great one. It was one of the first to depict an alien invasion. Then there's 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury, which is about a future where books are burned. 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is also notable. It has interesting ideas about military service and citizenship in a science - fiction context.