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    Genre Deep Dives
    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 In Process Mine! by Cia Complete Fortitude by Cia Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete Goon by dkstories Complete The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by Kelevra Temporary Hold The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold Res Publica Christiana by W_L In Process Well, What Do You Want To Know? by PhillMakracken Temporary Hold Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold Top 8 Most Read Fantasy - Anthropomorphic Fantasy
    Animals take on human qualities - The Narnian Chronicles, most animated movies
    Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Temporary Hold Pig-Boy and The Insectorator by Biff Spork Complete Incy Wincy Spider by northie Complete Raising Evzen by Yeoldebard Long-Term Hold Waif and Stray by AlreadyForgiven Long-Term Hold Primal Park by astone2292 Complete Promises to Keep by W_L 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
    No stories 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 It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete There's A Strange Partridge in My Pear Tree, 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
    The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold The Rider's Pride by dkstories Complete Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 Long-Term Hold Empty, Open, Dusty, Dead by Mawgrim Complete 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 little Prince that turned into a Beggar by Georgie DHainaut Complete The Six Swans by Refugium Complete The Golden Bird by Refugium Complete The Fear of Fairies by Refugium Complete Once Upon A Time... Remember? by Bardeara Complete Bippity-Boppity-Boo by Lugh Complete Time To Grow Up by Jack Scribe Complete Georgie Wants to Make Friends by Graeme Complete Top 0 Most Read Fantasy - Flintlock
    fantasy settings with first gen guns. example - Fable III, Greedfall, Mistborn
    No stories 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.
    Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Widderkin by Palantir Complete The Reluctant Consort by lilansui Complete Stolen: Unearthing the Lore by lomax61 In Process It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 In Process Top 9 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 Hubris: Pilgrimage by ValentineDavis21 In Process The Mantis Variant - Book One 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 The Vile Prize by Adam Andrews Johnson 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'.
    A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski In Process Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process Sands of Time by Roland In Process Beyond the Crags by Kyle Aarons In Process The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold The Shadowy Path by Lupus In Process Tests of Blood by dkstories Complete The Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete Broadswords by Disjecta Membra 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
    Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process Unicorn Quests by Cia Complete Res Publica Christiana by W_L In Process The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Complete Unchained by lawfulneutralmage Complete Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold Return to Zenda! (stage play) by Refugium Complete Promises to Keep by W_L Complete The House Sitter by Bill W Complete The Little Book of Poems by Tim Hobson 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.
    No stories 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 Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Temporary Hold Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete Harry Potter and the Destiny of Prophecies by dkstories Complete Dracken Awakening by wolfwriter Long-Term Hold The Elven Chronicles of Draco Malfoy by Cailen Long-Term Hold A Diamond Heart by wolfwriter Long-Term Hold Top 2 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 The Covenant of Shadows by Alan2 In Process 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. 
    Of Pride and Power by W_L In Process Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete Res Publica Christiana by W_L In Process The Lesser Evil by ObicanDecko Complete Fairyfly II by ObicanDecko Long-Term Hold No Regrets - A Forbidden Love Story by Brayon Complete Life of a Pet by astone2292 Complete Founder's Day by Myr Complete The Hunt by IkeNeko Complete Fantasy Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold 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 In Process The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Temporary Hold Blades of Ashes by lilansui In Process Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 Long-Term Hold The Sons of Memory by Stefan Complete Winter Haven's Dyrpath by Cia Complete Sword of the Missed (SOTM) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold Battle for Souls by Cia Complete Warrior Children: Legendary Three by Vaughn Edward Temporary Hold Gilgamesh in a Nutshell by Refugium 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 Ark II by R. Eric Temporary Hold The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete I Think This Place Is Haunted, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete There's A Strange Partridge in My Pear Tree, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete The Icebox by JujuTheDruid Complete Elementary, My Dear 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 In Process Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away Higher Education by WolfM Complete The Journal of Chris Williams by WolfM Complete Ink and Flowers by Celian 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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    Genre Deep Dives
    Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern
    Funny and less serious stories set in modern times
    The Best Year by Krista Complete Thicker Than Water by John Henry In Process Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Complete Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete The Charm of His Company by Geron Kees Complete Talented Teens by AusGlitterati Complete I've Always Loved You by R. Eric Long-Term Hold A Life Lived by Dabeagle Complete Top 7 Most Read Comedy - Comic Fantasy
    Unserious stories set in a fantasy world.  Example: Terry Pratchet's Color of Magic
    Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Complete First day of Christmas by northie Complete Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete Spudhunter! by northie Complete Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Complete Ivor's short shorts by Ivor Slipper In Process Top 2 Most Read Comedy - Comic Sci-Fi
    Unserious stories set in a sci-fi world.  Example: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
    Ark II by R. Eric Temporary Hold Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Top 2 Most Read Comedy - Comic Horror
    Strong unserious element offsetting horror. Example: Scream, Cabin in the Woods, The Lost Boys
    Boxed In by northie Complete The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Long-Term Hold Top 1 Most Read Comedy - Satire
    Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms.
    New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Complete A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete Top 4 Most Read Comedy - Surreal Comedy
    Using illogic and absurdity for humorous effect - Example: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Independence Day
    The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone Complete Welcome to Brain Torture Hotel by Refugium Complete Teddy Bear Lovers Anonymous by Refugium Complete Top 4 Most Read Comedy - Tall Tale
    humorous story with blatant exaggerations such as heroes that do the impossible with nonchalance - Example: Jack and the Bean Stalk, The Princess Bride
    Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete Salvation by Backwoods Boy Complete Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Complete A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete
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