* Genre and Setting Are Separate: A story's genre (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, etc.) and its setting (past, present, future) are not directly linked. You can have:
* Sci-fi in the past: Think "The Time Machine" or "The Martian Chronicles."
* Fantasy in the present: Think "Harry Potter" or "The Chronicles of Narnia."
* Romance in the future: Think "The Time Traveler's Wife" or "The Hunger Games."
* Subgenres: Even within a genre, there are subgenres that often have specific setting conventions. For example, "cyberpunk" in sci-fi is almost always set in a futuristic, technologically advanced society.
So, the short answer is: It depends on the specific genre and subgenre. Some genres are more likely to be set in the future, but it's not a guarantee.