Fantasy Deep Dive 9
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Top Read Fantasy Stories Since Deep Dive 8
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
- Mine! by Cia Complete
- Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
- Fortitude by Cia Complete
- The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy In Process
- Goon by dkstories Complete
- Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
- The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Long-Term Hold
- The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
- Confessions of a Gay Supervillain by Jason D. Karl Complete
- Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Anthropomorphic Fantasy
Animals take on human qualities - The Narnian Chronicles, most animated movies
- Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete
- Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork Complete
- Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
- Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete
- The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds by RedMoon Temporary Hold
- Half a broken Wing by Celian Temporary Hold
- If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson Complete
- Primal Park by astone2292 Complete
- Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold
- Hotel Room 606 by Lee Wilson Complete
Top 3 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
- The Christmas Elf & I by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Be careful what you wish for by Gary L Complete
Top 2 Most Read Fantasy - Arthurian
stories tied to fantastic elements side of King Arthur, Merlin. Ex: The Crystal Cave, The Once and Future King, Merlin
- The Lost Key to Avalon by Jeff Burton In Process
- 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 5 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.
- It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold
- The Flower Thief and Other Tales of Yalda by Page Scrawler In Process
- The Amulet Of Darkness by Ticklishboy30 Complete
- Lovesquatch: A Culinary Cryptid Romcom by Rafy Complete
- Legends by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Top 9 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. Often exploring themes of identity, escape, and discovery.
- Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Long-Term 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
- Widderkin Interlude by Palantir In Process
- Green Lightning by Aditus Complete
- All Hallows Eve Adventure by Cia Complete
Top 7 Most Read Fantasy - Demon Urban Fantasy
is a modern-world supernatural sub-genre where demons operate—often secretly—within contemporary cities, influencing crime, politics, magic, or everyday life. These stories blend fast-paced action and gritty urban atmosphere with occult intrigue, demonic bargains, and characters who navigate both human and infernal threats.
- Rich Boy: Awakening by dkstories Complete
- Rich Boy: Growing Pains by dkstories Complete
- Welcome to Redwaters by Hardianarcher Temporary Hold
- The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
- Rich Boy: Inheritance by dkstories Abandoned
- The Demon's Realm. by E K Stokes In Process
- Two Worlds Collide by Forgottenrealms Long-Term Hold
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 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
- Clown Wyrm by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Empty, Open, Dusty, Dead by Mawgrim Complete
- Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete
- The Return to Benden by Mawgrim Complete
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Fairy Tales
Typically short stories of folklore and legends featuring fantasy creatures. Often tales of allegory.
- Suspicious Seaweed by Thirdly Complete
- Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
- Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
- Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold
- The Golosina, the Forgotten Land and the Skurkene by J92 Complete
- The Snake's Lover by Refugium Complete
- The Golden Bird by Refugium Complete
- The Fear of Fairies by Refugium Complete
- The Six Swans by Refugium Complete
- The Princess Who Danced with Fairies by Refugium Complete
Top 0 Most Read Fantasy - Fairycore
Aesthetic-driven fantasy focusing on magical forests, fae courts, and forbidden romance.
Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Flintlock
fantasy settings with first gen guns. example - Fable III, Greedfall, Mistborn
- Blood Money by Yeoldebard Complete
Top 3 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, often featuring manners, intrigue, and old-world charm. Ex: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Van Helsing
- Fortitude by Cia Complete
- Diamond Eyes by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
- A Grave So Haunting by solemnity Temporary Hold
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - General Fantasy
Has fantastic story elements and story has not yet been updated with a more specific sub-genre.
- The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
- The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
- The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
- Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
- Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
- Widderkin by Palantir Complete
- The Reluctant Consort by lilansui Complete
- Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold
- In Flames by Sasha Distan Complete
- Crossing the Moon by HinderToyBL 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
- The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
- The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Synchronicity - Book Five by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two 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
- Fledgling by lawfulneutralmage Complete
- 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 Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
- Tests of Blood by dkstories Complete
- A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Temporary Hold
- The Blue Moon by Lupus Complete
- The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete
- Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir Complete
- The Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- The Shadowy Path by Lupus Complete
- Beyond the Crags by Kyle Aarons Long-Term 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
- Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
- A Journey to Egypt by Albert1434 Complete
- Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
- Unicorn Quests by Cia Complete
- The House Sitter by Bill W Complete
- The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Complete
- Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
- Unchained by lawfulneutralmage Complete
- Res Publica Christiana by W_L Long-Term Hold
- Zaidu by Aditus Complete
Top 2 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.
- Snow? Never heard of it! by Kileoli Complete
- The Demon's Realm. by E K Stokes In Process
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
- Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
- Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete
- Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
- Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold
- Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete
- Dust in the Basement by Celian Complete
- Gillygate by Invnarcel Long-Term Hold
- Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete
- Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
Top 10 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 Temporary Hold
- Noah's Adventure by AquariusGuy In Process
- Someone Is Stealing Christmas Wishes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- Dust in the Basement by Celian Complete
- Somewhere to Go by astroguy In Process
- The Last Laugh by Celian Complete
- The Obsidian Order: Prince of Shadows by vanalas Complete
- Bell(e)s in the Woods by Celian Complete
- Sparkling Water by Thirdly Complete
- Gone to Hell by northie Complete
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.
- Arcum Nights by mastershakeme Complete
- Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
- The Roaming Sea by mcarss Complete
- Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete
- Strength of Fate by mcarss Complete
- Somewhere to Go by astroguy In Process
- Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete
- Shadows of Consequence by mcarss Complete
- Starfall by dragonthusiast Complete
- The Lesser Evil by ObicanDecko 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
- The Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
- Blades of Ashes by lilansui Temporary Hold
- The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
- Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
- Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 Long-Term Hold
- Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia Complete
- The Sons of Memory by Stefan Complete
- Warrior Children: Legendary Three by Vaughn Edward Long-Term Hold
Top 1 Most Read Fantasy - Progression Fantasy
Fantasy stories where protagonists grow stronger over time, often influenced by RPGs, cultivation novels, or game mechanics.
- The Adventures of Wishbone by Yeoldebard 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 Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
- Traded Goods by Yeoldebard Complete
- The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete
- Ark II by R. Eric Complete
- Someone Is Stealing Christmas Wishes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- Doctor Noonan-Martin, Miracle Worker? by Lee Wilson Complete
- The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy In Process
- Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
- The Christmas Elf & I by P. E. Knapp Complete
- Avery Junior, Mentalist Extraordinaire by Lee Wilson 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 1 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)
- 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
- Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete
- Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete
- Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
- Oregon in the Fall by drown Long-Term Hold
- Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox Complete
- Higher Education by WolfM Complete
- Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete
- Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete
- GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away
- Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete
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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