Top Read Fantasy Stories Since Deep Dive 10
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
The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy Temporary Hold
The Lord of the Pierced Dawn by Topher Lydon Complete
Mine! by Cia Complete
Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
Goon by dkstories Complete
Confessions of a Gay Supervillain by Jason D. Karl Complete
Fortitude by Cia Complete
The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Long-Term Hold
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
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds by RedMoon Temporary Hold
Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork Complete
Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete
Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson Complete
Crown of Fangs by Yeoldebard Complete
Promises to Keep by W_L Complete
The Car Ride Home by Lee Wilson Complete
Sparklehoof and the Great Fluffing by Jack Poignet 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 Temporary Hold
Ilinot by LemonSoda Complete
Top 1 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
Heckle Me Not (Lest Ye Die - Laughing) by Lee Wilson Complete
Top 6 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.
The Flower Thief and Other Tales of Yalda by Page Scrawler In Process
It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold
Lovesquatch: A Culinary Cryptid Romcom by Rafy Complete
The Amulet Of Darkness by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Legends by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Ticklish Fun In Giggle Forest by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Top 10 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.
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
Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Long-Term Hold
Widderkin Interlude by Palantir Complete
Arhavana: Welcome to Redwaters by Hardianarcher Complete
Hazardous by CassieQ Complete
Treacherous by CassieQ Complete
Green Lightning by Aditus Complete
Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
Top 8 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
Arhavana: Welcome to Redwaters by Hardianarcher Complete
The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
The Demon's Realm. by E K Stokes Complete
Charlie vs the Union of Doom by Topher Lydon In Process
Rich Boy: Inheritance by dkstories Abandoned
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
Empty, Open, Dusty, Dead by Mawgrim Complete
Starfall by dragonthusiast Complete
Widderkin Interlude by Palantir Complete
The Rider's Pride by dkstories Complete
Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Fairy Tales
Typically short stories of folklore and legends featuring fantasy creatures. Often tales of allegory.
The Golosina, the Forgotten Land and the Skurkene by J92 Complete
Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
Suspicious Seaweed by Thirdly Complete
Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
The Snake's Lover by Refugium Complete
The Six Swans by Refugium Complete
A Miracle At Christmastime by Lee Wilson Complete
Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Long-Term Hold
The Golden Bird by Refugium Complete
Zipi and Skee by BendtedWreath Complete
Top 0 Most Read Fantasy - Fairycore
Aesthetic-driven fantasy focusing on magical forests, fae courts, and forbidden romance.
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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 Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
Widderkin by Palantir Complete
The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
First Notch Right by lustful_orcs Complete
The Strange Life of Jonas Marks by comicfan Complete
Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold
The Reluctant Consort by lilansui Complete
Widderkin Valley Of The Eagles. by Palantir 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 Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Synchronicity - Book Five 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
Fledgling by lawfulneutralmage Complete
Diamond Eyes by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
Nox Memoriae by Stephen Wormwood 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
Tests of Blood by dkstories Complete
The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold
The Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Widderkin Valley Of The Eagles. by Palantir Complete
The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete
Surrounded by the Darkness by Lupus Complete
A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Long-Term Hold
Somewhere to Go by astroguy Temporary Hold
The Shadowy Path by Lupus 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
A Knight in the Darkness by Topher Lydon Complete
The Holy Lance of Antioch by Topher Lydon Complete
The Vanguard of the Silver Boar by Topher Lydon Complete
The Lord of the Pierced Dawn by Topher Lydon Complete
Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
Lost in the Sand by Topher Lydon Complete
Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
A Journey to Egypt by Albert1434 Complete
Unicorn Quests by Cia Complete
The Curse of Love by Yeoldebard In Process
Top 3 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 Complete
Taurus by Kileoli 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
Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete
Dust in the Basement by Celian Complete
Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold
Bell(e)s in the Woods by Celian Complete
Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete
Dracken Awakening by wolfwriter Long-Term Hold
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Magical Realism
Blends magical elements with realistic settings and situations, creating a sense of wonder within the ordinary.
Noah's Adventure by AquariusGuy Complete
A Knight in the Darkness by Topher Lydon Complete
Box Shaped Heart by Laura S. Fox Complete
Ink and Flowers by Celian Temporary Hold
Somewhere to Go by astroguy Temporary Hold
Someone Is Stealing Christmas Wishes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
Dust in the Basement by Celian Complete
Bell(e)s in the Woods by Celian Complete
The Obsidian Order: Prince of Shadows by vanalas Complete
Never Alone by Josh Aterovis 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
The Prisoner of Carronne by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete
Deeds of Their Past by Mike Carss Complete
The Vanguard of the Silver Boar by Topher Lydon Complete
Arcum Dawns by mastershakeme Complete
Shadows of Consequence by Mike Carss Complete
The Roaming Sea by Mike Carss Complete
Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
The Burden of Ash and Blood by Mike Carss Complete
Somewhere to Go by astroguy Temporary Hold
Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Mythic Fantasy
New spins on old stories - Think Percy Jackson and the Olympians or American Gods
Exile to Érenn by Mark Paren Complete
The Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Futile Devices by CasualWanderer82 Complete
A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Long-Term Hold
Blades of Ashes by lilansui In Process
Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
Unicorn Quests by Cia Complete
Strife by CryingCircusConductor Complete
The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
Top 2 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
Crown of Fangs 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
Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
The Merge: Through a System of Control by astroguy Temporary Hold
Ark II by R. Eric Complete
Reverent: Six by Tony S. Complete
We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
Aethan's Reign by ValentineDavis21 In Process
Traded Goods by Yeoldebard Complete
The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete
Someone Is Stealing Christmas Wishes, 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
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
Oregon in the Fall by drown Long-Term Hold
Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete
Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete
Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox Complete
Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete
Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete
Higher Education by WolfM Complete
Rich Boy: Awakening by dkstories Complete
GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away
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
