Dark Fantasy

At its most basic, dark fantasy is a term used to describe a fantasy story with a pronounced horror element. A stricter definition is difficult to pin down, as authors, publishers, and readers have used "dark fantasy" in various contexts throughout the years.

Dark fantasy is often used as a synonym for supernatural horror. Some authors and critics also apply the term to high fantasy stories that feature anti-heroic or morally ambiguous protagonists. Fantasy works by writers typically associated with the horror genre are sometimes described as "dark fantasy." Conversely, the term is also used t ...more

New Releases Tagged "Dark Fantasy"

A Vow in Vengeance (Immortal Desires, #1)

The Wolf and the Crown of Blood (The Broken Accords, #1)

We Who Have No Gods (The Acheron Order, #1)

Through Gates of Garnet and Gold (Wayward Children, #11)

Sister Svangerd and the Not Quite Dead (The Loyal Opposition #1)

A Shade of Chrome and Malice (Celestials of Arcadia, #2)

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Dark Fantasy Books

Last Argument of Kings (The First Law, #3)

Before They Are Hanged (The First Law, #2)

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Quotes Tagged “Dark Fantasy”

“ I'm on the floor against the wall and I'm shaking. I don't know what to do. I must be dreaming. Because I now know for sure I shot him. ...more ”
― Carl Novakovich, The Watchers: The Tomb

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“ Walk with this tomorrow night. If nothing happens, then don’t come back. Forget about us, this place, but if you feel the Nightwalker in you awaken, then return to where you belong. Return to me, and the streets will run red with blood. ”
― Keith Kekic, Chloe of the Night

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