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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

  1. Mine! by Cia Complete
  2. Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
  3. Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
  4. Goon by dkstories Complete
  5. Fortitude by Cia Complete
  6. The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Long-Term Hold
  7. The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
  8. Midsimmer run by Joerie van Dam In Process
  9. Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
  10. The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy In Process

Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Anthropomorphic Fantasy

Animals take on human qualities - The Narnian Chronicles, most animated movies

  1. Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete
  2. The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds by RedMoon In Process
  3. If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson In Process
  4. Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork Complete
  5. Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete
  6. Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
  7. Hotel Room 606 by Lee Wilson Complete
  8. Half a broken Wing by Celian Temporary Hold
  9. Primal Park by astone2292 Complete
  10. Promises to Keep by W_L 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

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Top 4 Most Read Fantasy - Cozy Fantasy

Cozy fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy literature that emphasizes comfort, warmth, and a sense of safety, often in contrast to the high-stakes drama or gritty realism found in many traditional fantasy stories. It typically features low-conflict narratives, charming characters, and a focus on everyday life, relationships, or small-scale adventures rather than epic battles or world-ending threats. Think of it as a literary equivalent to curling up with a warm blanket and a cup of tea—it's meant to feel inviting and soothing.

Common themes include friendship, community, personal growth, and finding joy in the simple things.

  1. It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold
  2. The Flower Thief and Other Tales of Yalda by Page Scrawler In Process
  3. The Amulet Of Darkness by Ticklishboy30 Complete
  4. Legends by Ticklishboy30 Complete

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

  1. Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Long-Term Hold
  2. It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  3. We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  4. There's A Strange Partridge in My Pear Tree, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  5. Welcome to Redwaters by Hardianarcher Temporary Hold
  6. Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
  7. All Hallows Eve Adventure by Cia Complete

Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Dragon Fantasy

Stories centered around dragons - ex: Joust, Dragon Riders of Pern

  1. Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
  2. To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete
  3. The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
  4. Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete
  5. Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
  6. The Rider's Pride by dkstories Complete
  7. Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete
  8. Clown Wyrm by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  9. Empty, Open, Dusty, Dead by Mawgrim Complete
  10. The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold

Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Fairy Tales

Typically short stories of folklore and legends featuring fantasy creatures. Often tales of allegory.

  1. Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
  2. Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
  3. The Snake's Lover by Refugium Complete
  4. Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold
  5. The Golden Bird by Refugium Complete
  6. The Six Swans by Refugium Complete
  7. Bippity-Boppity-Boo by Lugh Complete
  8. The Princess Who Danced with Fairies by Refugium Complete
  9. The little Prince that turned into a Beggar by Georgie DHainaut Complete
  10. Goldilocks and the Three Lumberjacks by Bondwriter Complete

Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Flintlock

fantasy settings with first gen guns. example - Fable III, Greedfall, Mistborn

  1. 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

  1. Fortitude by Cia Complete
  2. 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.

  1. The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
  2. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
  3. My Bully Invited Me To His Hotel Room by StoriesByTroy Complete
  4. The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
  5. Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold
  6. His Girlfriend Doesn’t Know by DanXWrites In Process
  7. Widderkin by Palantir Complete
  8. Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
  9. The Reluctant Consort by lilansui Complete
  10. Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete

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

  1. Hubris by ValentineDavis21 In Process
  2. The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
  3. The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  4. The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  5. The Mantis Synchronicity - Book Five by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  6. The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  7. The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  8. Diamond Eyes by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
  9. The Witcher is Kind of Gay by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
  10. 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'.

  1. The Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  2. The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
  3. The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
  4. Tests of Blood by dkstories Complete
  5. A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Temporary Hold
  6. The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete
  7. Somewhere to Go by astroguy In Process
  8. The Blue Moon by Lupus Complete
  9. The Shadowy Path by Lupus Complete
  10. Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir Complete

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

  1. Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet In Process
  2. Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
  3. A Journey to Egypt by Albert1434 Complete
  4. A New York Rentboy in King James' Court by Tim Hobson Complete
  5. Unicorn Quests by Cia Complete
  6. The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Complete
  7. Unchained by lawfulneutralmage Complete
  8. Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
  9. Promises to Keep by W_L Complete
  10. Res Publica Christiana by W_L Long-Term Hold

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.

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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

  1. Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
  2. Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
  3. Dust in the Basement by Celian In Process
  4. Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet In Process
  5. Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
  6. Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete
  7. Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete
  8. Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold
  9. Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete
  10. Harry Potter and the Destiny of Prophecies by dkstories Complete

Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Magical Realism

Blends magical elements with realistic settings and situations, creating a sense of wonder within the ordinary.

  1. Dust in the Basement by Celian In Process
  2. Ink and Flowers by Celian In Process
  3. Somewhere to Go by astroguy In Process
  4. Someone Is Stealing Christmas Wishes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  5. The Last Laugh by Celian Complete
  6. Sparkling Water by Thirdly Complete
  7. The Amulet Of Darkness by Ticklishboy30 Complete
  8. Gone to Hell by northie Complete
  9. The Covenant of Shadows by Alan2 Long-Term Hold
  10. The Choice of the Chosen by Celian 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. 

  1. Arcum Nights by mastershakeme In Process
  2. Somewhere to Go by astroguy In Process
  3. Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
  4. Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete
  5. The Roaming Sea by mcarss Complete
  6. Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete
  7. Strength of Fate by mcarss Complete
  8. The Lesser Evil by ObicanDecko Complete
  9. Fairyfly II by ObicanDecko Long-Term Hold
  10. The Sport of Kings by Geron Kees Complete

Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Mythic Fantasy

New spins on old stories - Think Percy Jackson and the Olympians or American Gods

  1. The Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  2. A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Temporary Hold
  3. Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet In Process
  4. Hercules enslaved by Catgenie Complete
  5. The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
  6. Blades of Ashes by lilansui Temporary Hold
  7. The Sons of Memory by Stefan Complete
  8. Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
  9. Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 Temporary Hold
  10. Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia 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.

  1. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
  2. Ark II by R. Eric Complete
  3. Traded Goods by Yeoldebard In Process
  4. The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete
  5. It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  6. Someone Is Stealing Christmas Wishes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  7. We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
  8. Doctor Noonan-Martin, Miracle Worker? by Lee Wilson Complete
  9. Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees In Process
  10. I Think This Place Is Haunted, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete

Top 3 Most Read Fantasy - Sword and Planet

Fantasy-like swashbuckling set in Sci-fi worlds. ex Treasure Planet

  1. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
  2. Re-Emergence by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
  3. Dragon's Desire by Wicked Witch Long-Term Hold

Top 5 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)

  1. Hercules vs Antaeus by Catgenie Complete
  2. Hercules enslaved by Catgenie Complete
  3. Adventures of Hercules by Catgenie Complete
  4. Brett's Hercules by Catgenie Complete
  5. 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

  1. Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete
  2. Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold
  3. Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete
  4. Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox In Process
  5. Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
  6. Higher Education by WolfM Complete
  7. Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete
  8. Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete
  9. Dust in the Basement by Celian In Process
  10. Embers by WolfM Complete

Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Wuxia

Martial arts focused fantasy, often taking place in alternate history China.

  1. Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
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chris191070

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Some amazing stories on this deep dive thanks to our amazing authors

Thanks @Myr for posting this.

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drsawzall

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What a great deep dive into this genera

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Thirdly

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I might have to go to grade school as an assistant to learn/re-learn genres. I feel like I keep mis-categorizing my s***.  😂

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centexhairysub

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As always, thanks for this update.

I am going to have to go back and re-read some of @dkstories and @Mawgrim; miss them both so much.

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19 minutes ago, centexhairysub said:

As always, thanks for this update.

I am going to have to go back and re-read some of @dkstories and @Mawgrim; miss them both so much.

Couldn't agree more!  I haven't read the Harry Potter fanfic from @dkstories but loved the Do Over series.  I loved everything that @Mawgrim ever wrote, especially the dragons.

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4 minutes ago, CincyKris said:

Couldn't agree more!  I haven't read the Harry Potter fanfic from @dkstories but loved the Do Over series.  I loved everything that @Mawgrim ever wrote, especially the dragons.

If you liked the stories by @Mawgrim, you must read @dkstories The Riders Pride, it is another Dragon Rider's of Pern story.  It is magnificent.  In addition, Test of Blood is one of the best fan fictions that I ever read using the Valdemar stories as the basis.  The Rich Boy series is excellent as well, sadly it was never finished, the third story only had a few chapters posted.  However, The Bully and Goon are two of my favorite stories of his that are stand alone.  

And yes, loved all of the stories by @Mawgrim

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Jeff Burton

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2 hours ago, CincyKris said:

Couldn't agree more!  I haven't read the Harry Potter fanfic from @dkstories but loved the Do Over series.  I loved everything that @Mawgrim ever wrote, especially the dragons.

I just got done rereading the @dkstories for probably the third or fourth time, I highly recommend it.  Test's of Blood by him is probably one of the best Valdemar fanfic's I've ever read and I'm pretty particular about those (hence why I've never tried to write one. Although part of me really wants to do a story of Valdemar mage type magic running amok in a modern earth setting lol)

I've never really done fanfic myself but I remember when Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince came out (the book not the movie) I was disappointed with it.  I almost wrote my 'Harry Potter and the Prince's Pawn.' but I could never get it out of my head and by the time I thought it seemed like it was too late.

Great dive @Myr! Plenty here to build my 'to-read' list.

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