Genre Series

The Violent, the Bleak, and the Ugly: Welcome to Grimdark

Okay, nerd moment. I have spent so much of my life lost in this subgenre. Since high school I’ve been a massive fan of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and countless weekends have been spent painting, assembling, and marshaling my plastic soldiers to victory on miniature tabletops. The lore of the universe is what always brings

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Exploring the Enigmatic World of Lunar Punk

Ground control to Dreamers: in celebration of Volume 2 Dream Issue: Cosmos, we’ve collaborated with the fantastic editing team at Nocturnal Impressions to discuss the Lunar Punk subgenre. We’re so thankful for their cooperation in spreading their love and knowledge of this fascinating subgenre.  In the ever-evolving landscape of speculative fiction, Lunar Punk emerges as

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Power Plays: How Superhero Fantasy Zaps Speculative Fiction to Life!

Ever wonder what it’s like to fly at lightning speed or to save the world before breakfast? Superhero fantasy lets you do all that and more! Superhero fantasy is where larger-than-life powers meet rich, imaginative worlds, blending the awe-inspiring elements of fantasy with the fast-paced excitement of caped crusaders. It’s speculative fiction’s answer to what

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Swords and Nightmares: The Abyssal Realm of Dark Fantasy

Something about the darkness compels humanity to look. Maybe it’s the terrifying knowledge of our individual capacity for evil, put on display. It could be the catharsis of experiencing these events in an imaginary place, from a safe distance. The enduring will of the human spirit under such terrible circumstances is inspiring, and this perhaps

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The Magic of Urban Fantasy: Where City Streets Meet Supernatural Feats!

Ever wondered what happens when magic spills into our everyday world? Urban Fantasy is where the cityscape is as enchanting as it is familiar! As a vibrant subgenre of speculative fiction, it blends the fantastical with the modern to create a world where mythical beings roam city streets and magic intertwines with the mundane. Sprinkle

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Plague, Superstition, and the Supernatural, Oh My: Exploring the Bleak Landscape of Medieval Horror

Superstition and terror filled the medieval world. Brutal events such as the Black Death, frequent wars, and famine only fanned the flames of these emotions. Apocalyptic religious belief found fertile soil in these tumultuous times, and the subgenre of Medieval Horror seeks to capture that sense of bleak despair that encompassed the medieval zeitgeist. Join

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Blurring the Line Between Fantasy and Reality

Speculative fiction is most notable for its extreme divergence from reality. Science fiction amplifies technology to a (currently) unattainable degree, and fantasy eschews the laws of our world for new ones entirely. However, sometimes, this separation between fantasy and reality is almost imperceptible. In these cases, authors might be exploring a subgenre called Magical Realism.

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HERE THERE BE DRAGONS: Join the Fight and Slay Your Way into Classic Dragon Fantasy

There is nothing better than the thrill of the hunt. It gets your blood pumping and your adrenaline pounding. You’re tossed off the precipice between life and death as you fight for your life against a giant, fire-breathing dragon—at least, that’s what I imagine it’d be like. The friendly, helpful dragons are gone, and in

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