Contemporary Fantasy Fiction: Exploring Worlds Beyond Imagination Are you a fan of stories that blend the magical and the ordinary? Do you find yourself yearning for tales that transport you to a realm where the supernatural intertwines with modern life? Look no further than contemporary fantasy fiction! In this genre, authors create captivating narratives that seamlessly meld elements of the fantastical with the realities of our world. From the enchanting to the extraordinary, contemporary fantasy fiction offers an escape from the mundane and invites readers into a fresh and imaginative realm. One of the most captivating authors in contemporary fantasy fiction is Neil Gaiman. Renowned for his ability to weave folklore and myth into modern-day settings, Gaiman has enchanted readers with his brilliant novels such as "American Gods," where deities from various mythologies coexist with humanity, and "Neverwhere," a tale set in the magical underworld of London. If you're seeking a delightful mix of adventure, suspense, and mythological wonders, Gaiman's works are a must-read. For those yearning for tales of wizards, witches, and spellbinding magic, J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series is an absolute treasure. Take a journey to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where young Harry Potter battles dark forces while navigating the complexities of adolescence. Rowling's expert storytelling and the richly imagined world of Harry Potter have captivated readers of all ages and have become a cultural phenomenon. If you crave contemporary fantasy fiction that delves into alternative history, look no further than Susanna Clarke's "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell." Set in 19th-century England, this novel introduces a world where magic once thrived but is now considered a lost art. Clarke's meticulous research and vivid prose bring to life a tale of two magicians who seek to revive English magic and change the course of history. With its elegant storytelling and immersive world-building, "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" is a modern classic of the genre. Want to explore online platforms dedicated to contemporary fantasy fiction? Look out for websites like Goodreads, a popular book recommendation platform where users share their favorite reads and discover new authors. You can find countless user-generated lists and reviews of contemporary fantasy fiction novels, providing you with a wealth of options for your next captivating read. So, whether you're seeking magical adventures, mythical encounters, or an escape into a world where the extraordinary is intertwined with the everyday, contemporary fantasy fiction is the genre that will take you there. With talented authors like Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling, and Susanna Clarke leading the way, and online resources like Goodreads to guide you, your journey into a realm of imagination awaits. Dive into the pages of captivating novels and prepare to be spellbound!
Annanne traveled to the misty continent of the parallel world and became a rare elite NPC with a player system. However, he still possessed the heart of a player. Though I love causing trouble and being reckless, I am a good player, a righteous partner favored by this world. Now, with the main quest in hand, I have been entrusted by destiny to eradicate you, this evil NPC, as a righteous player. Player, don't bother running. The quest has been completed, and now I am a righteous NPC, destined to eliminate you, this evil player... I have already completed several million-word novels, guaranteed with good reputation. Player group: Frozen Water Port.
314.45 Million words | 2020-09-23 04:17Update
Not serious. This game is too realistic! How did my teammate's clothes disappear while fighting? What? Are you asking if this game is serious? Of course it's serious! Working as a laborer, running errands, picking up trash, delivering packages... You can experience all the hardships the company can offer, and here you can experience them to the extreme. Is there a game more realistic than this? Alright, enough talking. The great manager called me to do labor. The manager said, as long as we contribute our livers, he will be able to get a brand new power armor next month, and then we can explore new maps together and collect more trash in the vast wasteland! ... Serious. Chu Guang, who transmigrated to the wasteland world, discovered that he unlocked the shelter system, which allows him to summon creatures called "players" from his previous world. Since that day, the entire wasteland became not serious anymore.
534.77 Million words | 2022-08-19 13:17Update
As an ordinary bookstore owner, Ling Ping'an's greatest desire in life is to live a mediocre and uneventful existence. However, there always seems to be some late-stage "chuunibyou" (delusions of grandeur) customers who show up at his store late at night. In order to make a living, Ling Ping'an reluctantly adopts the same extravagant style as these customers and enthusiastically promotes the books in his store. After much effort and struggle, he manages to sell the books. But to his dismay, these customers claim they have no money to pay. Instead, they propose offering divine artifacts and mystical objects as collateral for the books. Helpless, Ling Ping'an agrees to their demands. Little does he know, every book these customers take from him undergoes a transformation. "Secrets of Role-Playing" becomes "Reports from the Abyssal Depths," and "Official Guide to Stellar Mechanical Ascension" is actually "The Mechanical Gospels." In the eyes of these customers, Ling Ping'an is actually a terrifying leader of a cult, an indescribable being who rules over countless realms. In response to this, Ling Ping'an can only say, "That's not me! I don't have any of that! Don't make things up."
219.20 Million words | 2023-03-18 02:41Update
The web novel festival is coming, with an exclusive bonus episode being serially updated by the powerhouse, free to watch. Unparalleled power! Endless wealth! Like a cheat code for an all-purpose wish machine! Every time the night grows still and the moon hangs high, I can't help but fall into deep contemplation... Who else can stop me from doing whatever I want??? Completed novel: "The Abyssal Demon of the Multiverse". If you, dear readers, think "The Doer" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your bookish friends for reading.
108.13 Million words | 2022-07-16 11:41Update
After a great battle, the beautiful senior sister shyly lifted her face before you and slowly closed her eyes. At that moment, you... [Option one: gently kissed her lips. Reward: Thousand-leaf Strange Score (High-grade Earth-tier)] [Option two: kissed her forehead. Reward: Yin-Yang Twin-edge Sword (Low-grade Earth-tier)] [Option three: gave her a hug. Reward: Shadowy Treasure Scale (Mysterious-tier High-grade)] [Option four: said at the fastest pace possible, "Senior sister, what are you doing? Do you want to conquer me or something just because we fought together? It's a bit presumptuous to think of becoming a girlfriend after just fighting side by side. Oh, maybe I said something too harsh. Actually, I've always regarded you as a sister. I'm sorry." Reward: Random basic attribute points +] Hmm? This set of options is too simple, of course it's option four. Join the Full Subscription Book Club: (Screenshots of fan value are required) Before joining, send a screenshot for verification in the validation group.
259.51 Million words | 2022-07-28 01:09Update
【Do you find life boring?】【Do you want to experience a different life in another world?】【We have rich people, assassins, hunters, beggars, and countless other random identities for you to experience.】【Do you want to start the game now?】【Yes】【No】It's ridiculous that I, a law-abiding good person, would find life boring. Hei Ao sneered and chose 【Yes】.【Initializing system...】【Loading game...】【Welcome to Life Replica Game】【Loading beginner's mission, matching random life character for you.】【Match successful】- This is a law-abiding good person, starting countless life stories in a chaotic and insane replica world. (Confident)
283.75 Million words | 2023-01-27 21:27Update
Lù Xún, who had just created a new account not long ago, crossed over into the game "Heavenly Dust," a fantasy martial arts game, and found himself inexplicably with an NPC template, despite being a player. The true players, on the other hand, would arrive three years later. Now, the first thing he had to face was... a female demon lord who intended to capture him and use him as a cauldron! "This account seems a bit poisonous!" Lù Xún said. (Already completed with millions of orders, the short stories "Night Player" and "Adjusting Entertainment")
118.86 Million words | 2022-03-08 21:17Update
"The rain soaked the sky, meticulously destroying it." My name is Su Li, the rare male disciple of the Yu Shang Peak that has been passed down for thousands of years (since its establishment). When I was nine years old, my master brought back a junior sister for me. When I was ten years old, my master disappeared. On that day, I closed the book and looked very serious: "Miss, I see a dark mark on your forehead, a sign of imminent disaster!" If you, dear readers, think "Friend, Your Script is Really Good" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
203.76 Million words | 2022-03-05 10:01Update
Main World: Primordial World Identity: Witch Clan Period: Just before the Hongjun Enlightenment, when the Demon Clan established the Demon Court and the Witch Clan dominated the land, on the eve of the second immeasurable catastrophe. Transcended Worlds: High Martial (completed), Concealing the Heavens (completed), Grave of the Gods (completed), Inch of Radiance (completed), Perfect (ongoing...)
78.79 Million words | 2022-12-22 01:49Update
In the morning, I refine Qi as a practitioner on Mount Kunlun; in the evening, I return to Shu Mountain as a sword immortal. I have stolen the profound techniques of Penglai, yet no one can discern whether I am loyal or deceitful. In this world, there are countless paths, all leading to immortality. Ordinary people choose only one path, but I am compelled to take them all. Don't ask why, for the answer lies in time management!
254.40 Million words | 2020-12-08 19:46Update
At the age of eighteen, Cui Dake quietly blended into the Forty-Nine City. This world is too complicated, people are made of iron, and rice is made of steel; there's love in the courtyard, a woman under Zhengyang Gate, and a golden wedding... Liang Ladi: Dake has a great figure. Qin Huairu: Dake always wants to ride a bike. Qin Jingru: Brother Dake, teach me not to be so calculating. Ding Qiunan: Dake is amazing. ... Cui Dake felt deeply, we don't lack food or clothing, let's stay low-key!
35.12 Million words | 2021-01-31 00:14Update
Congratulations on time-traveling. Please choose one of the following starting points: Option 1: Descendant of a fallen royal family, engaged to a princess from an allied nation. Awakens extraordinary talent after the time-travel. Option 2: Mediocre talent but incredibly attractive, with a deep background. Option 3: Cross-dressing with unlimited magical powers. After careful consideration, Ye Lin says, "Incredibly attractive with no logical reason? It's like they're talking about me. That's so relatable!" "So, I choose option three." PS: Invincible plot, original fantasy world setting, no unnecessary delays throughout, and no system.
26.64 Million words | 2020-08-03 01:31Update
Waking up from a dream, Luo Qingzhou became an insignificant illegitimate son of the Luo family, the ruling family of the Great Yan Empire's capital. Forced to marry a bride who was said to be mute and expressionless in order to help his second brother in the Luo family annul his marriage, Luo Qingzhou realized only after the formalities of the wedding were over and the bridal chamber was lit with candles: "Something is wrong with my wife!" Not only was there something wrong with his wife, but even the two maidservants by her side and the other people in the Qin family were peculiar as well! The head maid was sweet and alluring, her voice like that of a lark; the junior maidservant was cold as ice and lethal, her sword ready to strike at any moment. His little sister-in-law was talented and resembled a delicate and beautiful person like Lin Daiyu. His cousin was proud and bossy, her whip deadly and accurate. His father-in-law had a solemn face, but cursed behind closed doors. His mother-in-law was beautiful, but her eyes showed disdain. His second brother was focused on martial arts, claiming to bring glory to the family. And as for Luo Qingzhou, he only wanted to be a good-for-nothing son-in-law, quietly and secretly become invincible…
386.83 Million words | 2022-09-21 13:56Update
In the late period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Zhao Kuangyin was only a mid-level colonel. At this time, a small battalion captain of the Imperial Guards had already heard the story of his Chenqiao Mutiny and the incident of drinking to relinquish military power. Everyone still had a chance, and moreover, the battalion captain didn't fully approve of the methods the Zhao family would use in the future...
59.01 Million words | 2021-12-03 17:12Update
Arriving in a new world where steam industry thrives, inheriting the three-story apartment in the capital square of the kingdom, carrying someone else's cat, listening to the whispers in my ears, I am here to witness this mysterious and extraordinary era. The epic of the Sixth Era is about to begin, and behind the curtains, the chosen ones are about to step into legend. Old gods, relics, steam, witches, detectives, ancient secrets, the radiance of the era... "Do you want to play a game of Roden cards?" Time imprints memories, and the silver moon illuminates the shadows. I write legends for you, and you whisper poetry for me. (Also, there is a completed novel with five million words, with two updates per day without interruption. Updates at 6:50 am and 5:50 pm, guaranteed by the reputable Xianyu.
575.18 Million words | 2021-12-22 13:33Update
An old wizard crosses over to a different world and becomes the half-blood child of Bimon and Naja. On the continent of the otherworldly realm, he rises to power and exudes a domineering aura. He becomes the disciple of the Radiant God and ascends as a deity of the Light.
297.45 Million words | 2021-07-22 17:02Update
This is a century shining with the brilliance of human civilization, a world where steam engines, magic, and demi-humans coexist. It is a tale of crimes committed in the pursuit of exploration. "The Crimson Dragon Queen rises first, reducing everything of humanity to ashes with her fury." "The enigmatic Child of the Sea will unleash enormous waves, erasing the sins of mankind." "The Sky God will leave no refuge for the remnants, no place to turn." "The undying witch composes their epitaphs with magic." "And I, will write the next chapter of a new world." Many years later, Fesher, who obtained the prophecy of destruction and the miraculous tool known as the "Guidebook for Demi-human Girls," hopes to be evaluated as the "Pioneer of Demi-human Academia," the "Savior of Human Civilization," the "Dove of Peace," and the "Messiah," rather than being called the one with the "woodcutter's knife," the "fragmented one," or the "fractional savior." w
251.27 Million words | 2023-04-09 15:53Update
【Editor's Highly Recommended】"The girl need not guard, I am just a blind man." Initially, he only wanted to survive and grow. Little did he know that he would encounter w along the way.
67.80 Million words | 2022-06-10 14:32Update
In the previous life, Qian Qingqing focused solely on cultivation, never experiencing the love of parents or the affection between a man and a woman. Although her cultivation level was high, her state of mind was incomplete. She failed to overcome the heavenly tribulation and her residual soul unexpectedly entered the body of a recently deceased waste. In this life, she was reincarnated as Qian Jing, starting over from scratch. With powerful techniques, she became an outstanding alchemist, artificer, and cultivation genius. From being a worthless individual unable to cultivate to becoming renowned throughout the world, she had countless followers behind her. Let's witness how Qian Jing experiences the mortal world, wields her sword, seeks true love, and establishes a fated connection with the immortals.
103.53 Million words | 2020-08-11 09:25Update
She lifted her head, tears sparkling in her eyes as she gazes longingly at the man in front of her. "Brother, I twisted my ankle. Can you carry me?" Her soft tone, coupled with her pitiful expression and her pretty face, was enough to stir up waves in any man's heart! If she could just charm him, sucking out his yang energy would be a piece of cake! "What are you trying to do here?" Lin Zhian remained unmoved, and even felt like laughing. PS: The new book "I'm a livestreamer in the Cultivation World" has been uploaded!
115.90 Million words | 2021-02-24 08:36Update
The young boy who was sleeping at home suddenly found himself in the world of ship girls, and began to live happily with these lovely girls. (Note: The characters' personalities and story background may differ from the well-known ones; please refer to this book for details.)
100.22 Million words | 2022-05-12 14:32Update
