Fantasy

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting. Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three (collectively known as speculative fiction or science fiction/fantasy)

In its broadest sense, fantasy comprises works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians, from ancient myths and legends to many recent works embraced by a wide audience today, including
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Don't Let the Forest In
A Song to Drown Rivers
Heir (Heir Duology, #1)
The Bog Wife
Bloodguard (Old Erth, #1)
Throne of Secrets (Prince of Sin, #2)
Best Hex Ever
Fang Fiction
For She Is Wrath
The Stone Witch of Florence
The Fury of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #3)
A Reign of Rose (The Sacred Stones, #3)
Bull Moon Rising (Royal Artifactual Guild, #1)
The House at Watch Hill (The Watch Hill Trilogy, #1)
A Dark and Secret Magic
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