New Sub-Genres Added - Demons

[Myr]

So Demons apparently have been very popular on Amazon.  And it's trickling our way.  The highest search term on the site for the last couple months has been "gay demons"

We have added 3 new sub-genres to support this interest:

• 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.
• Demonic Paranormal Romance centers on a romantic relationship involving a demon or half-demon, blending supernatural allure with emotional depth, danger, or forbidden attraction. The stories balance sensual chemistry and heartfelt connection with infernal magic, moral tension, and the thrill of loving someone who isn’t entirely human.
• Demon Comedy is a light-to-mid-tone supernatural sub-genre where demons, imps, and other infernal beings are placed in humorous, absurd, or comically inconvenient situations that subvert their traditionally fearsome roles. The focus is on witty banter, magical mishaps, and the chaotic contrast between demonic power and everyday life.

Feel free to start using them and if you any stories with demon, be sure to add the appropriate new sub-genre. 

[Krista]

So.. seems the readers want some hot demons, do they? 

Angel and Demon mythology has always been an interest of mine. I have attempted stories involving both in the past, but I never got anywhere with them, story of my whole writing life really.  

Still better than STEM Romance, though. 

[Myr]

1 hour ago, Krista said:

Still better than STEM Romance, though. 

😕

[W_L]

Sexy Demons who push the human limits for pain and pleasure, hmm...    

Might toy with the idea next year, written a good deal of realism in 2025, might be time to get into Fantasy again.

 

 

[lawfulneutralmage]

That makes me sad. Gay demons? What fantasies do people have?

[W_L]

19 hours ago, lawfulneutralmage said:

That makes me sad. Gay demons? What fantasies do people have?

I prefer Eastern Demons, aka animal spirits, to Judeo-Christian demons myself. 

The most epic love stories in Chinese and Japanese mythology involve human/demon romances like Legend of the White Snake, where a snake demon falls in love with a mortal man after she met him on a bridge. However, their love is forbidden by Taoist/Buddhists, who declare their love unnatural. A half-immortal priest kidnaps the human man away and try to brainwash him to deny his love for the white snake demon (Aversion therapy isn't really original, lol). Then, heroically, the white snake demon risks her life and fights countless beings to rescue her love from the clutches of the half immortal priest. After saving her beau, they have a son together and live happily ever after (though some stories say the guy dumped her due to peer pressure in the end, but I consider those to be akin to Gore Vidal-esque endings  )

[lawfulneutralmage]

3 hours ago, W_L said:

I prefer Eastern Demons, aka animal spirits, to Judeo-Christian demons myself. 

The most epic love stories in Chinese and Japanese mythology involve human/demon romances like Legend of the White Snake, where a snake demon falls in love with a mortal man after she met him on a bridge. However, their love is forbidden by Taoist/Buddhists, who declare their love unnatural. A half-immortal priest kidnaps the human man away and try to brainwash him to deny his love for the white snake demon (Aversion therapy isn't really original, lol). Then, heroically, the white snake demon risks her life and fights countless beings to rescue her love from the clutches of the half immortal priest. After saving her beau, they have a son together and live happily ever after (though some stories say the guy dumped her due to peer pressure in the end, but I consider those to be akin to Gore Vidal-esque endings  )

Thank you, @W_L!

I had not considered at all that the term "demon" has been defined by Judeo-Christian mythology - like most things sadly.

But the Eastern religions do not seem much better:

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However, their love is forbidden by Taoist/Buddhists, who declare their love unnatural.

 

[Mike Carss]

@lawfulneutralmage, I know you're currently reading my novel Strength of Fate. Without spoiling too much ("demon" is tagged in the story) I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on my take of demons. They could be considered a metaphor for the prejudices people hold against others, purely based on their appearance or where they come from.