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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 Mine! by Cia Complete Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete Goon by dkstories Complete Fortitude by Cia 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 Midsimmer run by Joerie van Dam In Process Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold 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 Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds by RedMoon In Process If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson In Process 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 Hotel Room 606 by Lee Wilson Complete Half a broken Wing by Celian Temporary Hold Primal Park by astone2292 Complete 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 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 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. 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 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 Broken Path, Starless Tail by Cia Long-Term Hold It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete 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 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 Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete The Rider's Pride by dkstories Complete Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete Clown Wyrm by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Empty, Open, Dusty, Dead by Mawgrim Complete 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. Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold The Snake's Lover by Refugium Complete Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold The Golden Bird by Refugium Complete The Six Swans by Refugium Complete Bippity-Boppity-Boo by Lugh Complete The Princess Who Danced with Fairies by Refugium Complete The little Prince that turned into a Beggar by Georgie DHainaut Complete 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 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 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. The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete My Bully Invited Me To His Hotel Room by StoriesByTroy Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Long-Term Hold His Girlfriend Doesn’t Know by DanXWrites In Process Widderkin by Palantir Complete Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete The Reluctant Consort by lilansui Complete 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 Hubris by ValentineDavis21 In Process 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 Diamond Eyes by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned The Witcher is Kind of Gay by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold 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 Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete 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 Brotherhood by The Writer X Complete Somewhere to Go by astroguy In Process The Blue Moon by Lupus Complete The Shadowy Path by Lupus Complete 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 Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet In Process Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete A Journey to Egypt by Albert1434 Complete A New York Rentboy in King James' Court by Tim Hobson Complete Unicorn Quests by Cia Complete The Court of Ghosts by Stephen Wormwood Complete Unchained by lawfulneutralmage Complete Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold Promises to Keep by W_L Complete 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. 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 Dust in the Basement by Celian In Process Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet In Process Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams by Myr Long-Term Hold Connor and the Wolves by Yeoldebard Complete 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. Dust in the Basement by Celian In Process Ink and Flowers by Celian In Process Somewhere to Go by astroguy In Process Someone Is Stealing Christmas Wishes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete The Last Laugh by Celian Complete Sparkling Water by Thirdly Complete The Amulet Of Darkness by Ticklishboy30 Complete Gone to Hell by northie Complete The Covenant of Shadows by Alan2 Long-Term Hold 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. Arcum Nights by mastershakeme In Process Somewhere to Go by astroguy In Process Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete The Roaming Sea by mcarss Complete Broadswords by Disjecta Membra Complete Strength of Fate by mcarss Complete The Lesser Evil by ObicanDecko Complete Fairyfly II by ObicanDecko Long-Term Hold 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 The Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Temporary Hold Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet In Process Hercules enslaved by Catgenie Complete The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold Blades of Ashes by lilansui Temporary Hold The Sons of Memory by Stefan Complete Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete Dragon's Roar by Xfighter1984 Temporary Hold 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. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Ark II by R. Eric Complete Traded Goods by Yeoldebard In Process The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete It's Just a Matter of Time, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete Someone Is Stealing Christmas Wishes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete Doctor Noonan-Martin, Miracle Worker? by Lee Wilson Complete Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees In Process 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 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 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) Hercules vs Antaeus by Catgenie Complete Hercules enslaved by Catgenie Complete Adventures of Hercules by Catgenie Complete Brett's Hercules by Catgenie Complete 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 Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold Running with the Pack by WolfM Complete Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox In Process Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Higher Education by WolfM Complete Enforcer by Rob Colton Complete Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton Complete Dust in the Basement by Celian In Process Embers by WolfM 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

Top Read Comedy Stories since Deep Dive 6 Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern Funny and less serious stories set in modern times The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold Tyler's Dilemma Part One by Jason Rimbaud In Process Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete Liar vs. Liar by Laura S. Fox In Process Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Complete Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Long-Term Hold Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete The Best Year by Krista Complete Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comic Fantasy Unserious stories set in a fantasy world. Example: Terry Pratchet's Color of Magic BigPaws by Jack Poignet In Process Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete The Silver Tongued Scoundrel by ThePhallocrat In Process Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Complete The Amulet Of Darkness by Ticklishboy30 Complete Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete First day of Christmas by northie Complete Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Complete Top 5 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 Complete Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric Temporary Hold There's Always Time by Paladin Complete An Uncertain Thanksgiving by Paladin Complete Top 3 Most Read Comedy - Comic Horror Strong unserious element offsetting horror. Example: Scream, Cabin in the Woods, The Lost Boys Kage Match by kbois Complete Boxed In by northie Complete The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Long-Term Hold Top 0 Most Read Comedy - Dark Comedy Deals with dark, often taboo subjects with humor. Examples include "Dr. Strangelove" or "Fargo," where humor is derived from grim or tragic situations. No stories Top 1 Most Read Comedy - Fish Out of Water Comedy where characters are placed in unfamiliar environments, leading to humorous situations. "Coming to America" or "The Martian" (with its humorous elements) fit here. Heartache, Hangovers & Karaoke Hell by Rafy Complete Top 8 Most Read Comedy - Satire Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms. Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Complete A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete Well, Well, Well by Lee Wilson Complete The Man in the Mirror by Tomkin Watts Complete Heartache, Hangovers & Karaoke Hell by Rafy Complete November Surprise by Refugium Complete Top 8 Most Read Comedy - Surreal Comedy Using illogic and absurdity for humorous effect - Example: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Independence Day If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson In Process Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone Complete Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete The Closing Act by Arch Hunter 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 A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Complete

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Action/Adventure Top Read Stories since Genre Deep Dive 6 Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Action Fiction focuses on fast-paced action and physical challenges. Often involves a hero or protagonist facing intense obstacles and overcoming them through physical prowess and skill. Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process 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 Behaving Responsibly by Tim Hobson Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Adventure Adventure stories typically have a journey of discovery and exploration Circumnavigation by C James Complete ARROW by CLJobe Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete A Thousand Years of Hope by lilansui Complete The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete David C. McLavic by CLJobe In Process Let the Music Play by C James Complete Top 1 Most Read Action/Adventure - Disaster Stories centered around disaster, usually natural but it can be artificial. The disaster itself can be on a global level or extremely localized, imposing peril on only the central characters. Examples from the popularized disaster movie genre include Armageddon, Earthquake, Knowing, The Core, The Day After Tomorrow, and The Towering Inferno The Last Boys in Clinton by Lee Wilson Complete Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Historical Adventure Takes place in a specific historical period or features historical events. Often includes elements of historical fiction and may involve real historical figures. Ex Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes In Process HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Top 0 Most Read Action/Adventure - Martial Arts Stories centered around martial arts. Also popularized by ‘Kung Fu movies’, the primary focus of martial arts stories are the physical fight scenes peppered throughout. Movie examples include Enter the Dragon, Drunken Master, Mortal Kombat, and The Karate Kid No stories Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Nautical action adventure with a sea-based setting. Examples: Treasure Island, Pirates of the Caribbean Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete Frontier by quokka Complete Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Spy lighter-hearted spy - Sort of a Alex Rider and some of the earlier James Bond movies CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete Carter's War by Topher Lydon Complete Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Complete Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete The Knight's Tale by Tim Hobson Complete Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Complete Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Carter's Duty by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete What if we all got it wrong_ by Gary L Complete Top 5 Most Read Action/Adventure - Spy-Fi Spy with Sci-Fi mixed in. This is usually a more technologically advanced situation that most people's every day life. Think Enemy of the State, James Bond Moonraker, Jason Bourne La Tombola by drsawzall Complete I Spy With My Little Eye by Myr Complete Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete Dragon Tales by Xfighter1984 Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Super Hero Emphasis on action sequences, but with a sci-fi or fantasy element and often capes and costumes. (Unless you listen to Edna Node of The Incredibles (No capes!)) Running for Home by Lux Apollo Long-Term Hold Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete Holding Back by Thorn Wilde Complete The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees Complete Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold Retail Ninja by astone2292 Complete When Superheroes Play by Ticklishboy30 In Process The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz Long-Term Hold Palingenesis by frozenphenix Complete The Son of Bat by Solus Magus Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Swashbuckler Emphasis on action sequences, but usually with a sword in hand. Tends to cross over with historical nautical action adventures. Examples: Zorro and Pirates of the Caribbean. Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete The Gunroom by Mark Arbour Complete The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete