New anthology release from Chaos and Ink Books, August 1st, 2025.

Welcome back for Part 2 of Fantasy Subgenres. I’m going to mix it up a bit and start with my favorite subgenre. Why save the best for last when you can have it now? Dark Fantasy: For When Magic Gets Spooky Dark fantasy is where magic sheds its sparkly facade and gets a little… sinister. This subgenre delves into the shadowy, dangerous side of the fantastical, blending horror and fantasy to create worlds that are as chilling as they are captivating. Think cursed spells, haunt

Subgenres of contemporary fantasy