Fantasy Genre Deep Dive 5
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Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Alternate History
Story takes place in alternate version of history, such as what if the Nazi's won "The Man in the High Castle" by Phillip Dick. Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card
- Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
- Mine! by Cia Complete
- Goon by dkstories Complete
- Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
- Fortitude by Cia Complete
- The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold
- The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Long-Term Hold
- Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
- Res Publica Christiana by W_L Temporary Hold
- Well, What Do You Want To Know? by PhillMakracken Temporary Hold
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Anthropomorphic Fantasy
Animals take on human qualities - The Narnian Chronicles, most animated movies
- Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
- Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete
- Half a broken Wing by Celian In Process
- Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork Complete
- Primal Park by astone2292 Complete
- Raising Evzen by Yeoldebard Long-Term Hold
- Promises to Keep by W_L Complete
- Waif and Stray by AlreadyForgiven Long-Term Hold
- Incy Wincy Spider by northie Complete
- To Sleep in a Bed of Deer by Yeoldebard Complete
Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Arcanepunk
Magic and Science existing side-by-side - The games Torchlight, League of Legends, and Fables 2 & 3 all have Arcanepunk elements
- Tests of Blood by dkstories Complete
Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Arthurian
stories tied to fantastic elements side of King Arthur, Merlin. Ex: The Crystal Cave, The Once and Future King, Merlin
- Ilinot by LemonSoda Complete
Top 0 Most Read Fantasy - Assassin
sub-genre of fantasy tied to assassin's and eliminating political enemies in generally a non-modern world. Ex Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Apprentice
Top 7 Most Read Fantasy - Crossworlds/Portals
characters from the real world find their way into another, magical world, through a portal of some kind and often find themselves involved in a struggle to save this world or characters within it. Classic example would be ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. and Alice in Wonderland
- Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Temporary Hold
- We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- There's A Strange Partridge in My Pear Tree, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- Welcome to Redwaters by Hardianarcher Temporary Hold
- Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
- All Hallows Eve Adventure by Cia Complete
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Dragon Fantasy
Stories centered around dragons - ex: Joust, Dragon Riders of Pern
- Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
- The Return to Benden by Mawgrim Complete
- The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
- To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete
- Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete
- Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
- The Rider's Pride by dkstories Complete
- Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete
- Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 In Process
- The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Fairy Tales
Typically short stories of folklore and legends featuring fantasy creatures. Often tales of allegory.
- Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
- The Snake's Lover by Refugium Complete
- The Fear of Fairies by Refugium Complete
- The Golden Bird by Refugium Complete
- Goldilocks and the Three Lumberjacks by Bondwriter Complete
- Bippity-Boppity-Boo by Lugh Complete
- The Princess Who Danced with Fairies by Refugium Complete
- The Six Swans by Refugium Complete
- Georgie Wants to Make Friends by Graeme Complete
- The little Prince that turned into a Beggar by Georgie DHainaut Complete
Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Flintlock
fantasy settings with first gen guns. example - Fable III, Greedfall, Mistborn
- Blood Money by Yeoldebard In Process
Top 2 Most Read Fantasy - Gaslamp
Generally speaking, this particular realm of fantasy employs either a Victorian or Edwardian setting. Same timeframe as Steampunk, but with a focus on fantasy elements. Ex: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Van Helsing
- Fortitude by Cia Complete
- Diamond Eyes by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - General Fantasy
Has fantastic story elements and story has not yet been updated with a more specific sub-genre.
- In Flames by Sasha Distan Complete
- The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
- The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
- Palace Life by Sasha Distan Complete
- The Roaming Sea by mcarss Complete
- Who Was That Boogeyman I Saw You With Last Night, Charlie Boone? by Geron Kees Complete
- Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
- The Reluctant Consort by lilansui Complete
- Avery Junior, Mentalist Extraordinaire by Lee Wilson Complete
- The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Grimdark
Grimdark is a subgenre of speculative fiction with a tone, style, or setting that is particularly dystopian, amoral, or violent. Also referred to as "anti-Tolkein" where might makes right. Ex: A Song of Ice and Fire
- Hubris by ValentineDavis21 In Process
- The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
- The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Synchronicity - Book Five by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Diamond Eyes by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
- The Witcher is Kind of Gay by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
- Pandemonium by frozenphenix Complete
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - High/Epic Fantasy
takes place in a fictional fantasy world. The future of this world is in the hands of a hero or group of heroes who must undertake quests and battle evil. A classic example of this genre would be 'Lord of the Rings'.
- The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
- The Blue Moon by Lupus In Process
- The Shadowy Path by Lupus Complete
- A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Temporary Hold
- Tests of Blood by dkstories Complete
- The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
- The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete
- Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir Complete
- Sands of Time by Roland Temporary Hold
- Beyond the Crags by Kyle Aarons Temporary Hold
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Historical Fantasy
usually set in a historically accurate period of this world, but where magical creatures or supernatural forces exist. Examples: Clash of the Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean series
- A Journey to Egypt by Albert1434 In Process
- Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
- Unicorn Quests by Cia Complete
- The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Complete
- Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
- Res Publica Christiana by W_L Temporary Hold
- Promises to Keep by W_L Complete
- Unchained by lawfulneutralmage Complete
- The Little Book of Poems by Tim Hobson Complete
- The House Sitter by Bill W Complete
Top 0 Most Read Fantasy - Lost World
Usually a story where the prehistoric still thrives. Such as King Kong or Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Low Fantasy
takes place in a real world setting with magical elements. Though elements such as werewolves, vampires, and ghosts have their own sub-genres in Paranormal. Examples: Harry Potter
- Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
- Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet In Process
- Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
- Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
- Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete
- Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete
- Hungry for Gains by Jack Poignet Complete
- Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold
- Like Cats and Dogs by B1ue Complete
- Harry Potter and the Destiny of Prophecies by dkstories Complete
Top 5 Most Read Fantasy - Magical Realism
Blends magical elements with realistic settings and situations, creating a sense of wonder within the ordinary.
- Ink and Flowers by Celian In Process
- Gone to Hell by northie Complete
- Sparkling Water by Thirdly Complete
- The Choice of the Chosen by Celian Temporary Hold
- The Covenant of Shadows by Alan2 Temporary Hold
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Medieval Fantasy
set in a medieval society on Earth with knights, Kings and Queens, epic quests and legendary characters such as King Arthur. May also include wizards and magic.
- The Roaming Sea by mcarss Complete
- Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
- Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete
- Strength of Fate by mcarss Complete
- Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete
- The Lesser Evil by ObicanDecko Complete
- Res Publica Christiana by W_L Temporary Hold
- The Sport of Kings by Geron Kees Complete
- Fairyfly II by ObicanDecko Long-Term Hold
- No Regrets - A Forbidden Love Story by Brayon Complete
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Mythic Fantasy
New spins on old stories - Think Percy Jackson and the Olympians or American Gods
- A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Temporary Hold
- Hercules enslaved by Catgenie Complete
- Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 In Process
- The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold
- Blades of Ashes by lilansui Temporary Hold
- The Sons of Memory by Stefan Complete
- Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia Complete
- Battle for Souls by Cia Complete
- Warrior Children: Legendary Three by Vaughn Edward Temporary Hold
- Borderline by Stefan Complete
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Science Fantasy
set after the decline and fall of a technological society, either on Earth or other planets. Often dystopian. May include aliens or remnants of technology the characters perceive as magical.
- The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete
- Ark II by R. Eric Complete
- The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
- Avery Junior, Mentalist Extraordinaire by Lee Wilson Complete
- Hungry for Gains by Jack Poignet Complete
- The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- There's A Strange Partridge in My Pear Tree, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- An Uncertain Thanksgiving by Paladin Complete
Top 3 Most Read Fantasy - Sword and Planet
Fantasy-like swashbuckling set in Sci-fi worlds. ex Treasure Planet
- The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
- Re-Emergence by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
- Dragon's Desire by Wicked Witch Long-Term Hold
Top 3 Most Read Fantasy - Sword and Sandal
Bronze Age Fantasy worlds that typically have Greek or Roman empire themes. Examples: 300, Clash of the Titans, Gladiator (if it had fantasy creatures or magic)
- Hercules enslaved by Catgenie Complete
- Brett's Hercules by Catgenie Complete
- The Sons of Memory by Stefan Complete
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Urban Fantasy
real world and fantasy world collide. Typically full range of magical, vs specific creatures like Werewolves, Vampires, and Ghosts, which are part of the Paranormal genres - Examples of Urban Fantasy: Artemis Fowl, Percy Jackson, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold
- Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
- Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete
- Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete
- Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete
- Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet In Process
- Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete
- Ink and Flowers by Celian In Process
- Higher Education by WolfM Complete
- Dragonproof by Dabeagle In Process
Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Wuxia
Martial arts focused fantasy, often taking place in alternate history China.
- Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
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