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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!
The Taoist who emerged from the abyss. Fiction
The Taoist who emerged from the abyss.

In the year of 10,000 AD, the "Undying Emperor" Goth Lethings established the Immortal Dark Dynasty, which lasted for 13,000 years, accumulating an immortal divine power. With supreme strength, they opened the Abyssal Passage, casting a shadow over everything, bringing all under the rule of the Dark Dynasty. Lin Gust, the last Taoist on Earth, transmigrated into the grandson of the Crimson Grand Duke, Chet Gust IX. He was the last grandmaster of Taoism in this fantastical world, the sole survivor of the Dharma-ending era. In this world of fantastical Qi battles, he was the last Taoist. He was a descendant of nobility, a deep-abyss Taoist.

86.86 Million words | 2023-06-16 20:38Update

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This online game planning is indeed problematic. Fiction
This online game planning is indeed problematic.

A garbage turn-based online game that had been abandoned by everyone, with no updates for half a year, a development budget seven times that of games released at the same time, yet only generating one-tenth of their revenue. Just as it was about to shut down, this garbage game released a new version. The main strategist, Lin Yao, rose to fame in that moment. "She has the most tricks up her sleeve, takes the wildest routes, and deals blows that we don't quite understand, but she always earns more than us..."w

261.89 Million words | 2020-10-27 12:21Update

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Gentleman's Longevity Guide Fiction
Gentleman's Longevity Guide

The new book, "Gentleman Meng Ze," shares the same background as "Jun Zi Meng Ze" by the author. It tells the story of Liang Yu, who uses a painted fan as a medium to connect people. When she meets a gentleman, their feelings grow deeper. Rumor has it that Liang Yu, who holds the power of connecting souls, uses the fan to create perfect love stories. However, while she helps others find love, her own love life is dismal. She falls for the Divine Lord Chang Jue, but after 50,000 years of devotion, all she receives is a folded fan with the words "no fate." Determined and with a heavy heart, she decides to leave the divine realm and embark on a mortal love story with Chang Jue. In this tale of love and hate that has spanned 50,000 years, will their love fade away or be reborn? As mortal time comes to an end, Liang Yu must decide whether to let go or hold on. And the fans she painted, are they destined to bring lovers together or scatter them apart? In short, this is a story about an unfortunate god of love who becomes single for 120,000 years. Follow me on Weibo: [link]. Join my reading group "许酒不见" on QQ. Visit [link] for more information. 许酒不见, n(*≧▽≦*)

41.18 Million words | 2020-07-15 11:44Update

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Curse Dragon Fiction
Curse Dragon

After a time-traveler crossed over into a parallel world, they struggled to adapt to the life of a non-human... The story began to emerge from within a stone...

1,013.21 Million words | 2023-02-17 15:52Update

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Summoning of the Otherworldly Underworld Fiction
Summoning of the Otherworldly Underworld

The Three Kingdoms' renowned generals, the heroes of the Seven Kingdoms, the warriors of the Qin Dynasty... Historical heroes accompany me on my journey, riding horses and wielding guns, guiding the fate of the land. The underworld is just as cruel, filled with bloodshed and turmoil, a world of war. To protect the ones I care about, I grow stronger. To establish my dominance, I rise above, shedding

68.43 Million words | 2022-07-18 02:29Update

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From the priest, Cthulhu began. Fiction
From the priest, Cthulhu began.

"Why am I a god?" "Before discussing this question, I would like to confess my sins," said Anlerong, dressed in a black robe, from the high platform. "Firstly, I committed the sin of gluttony." "Driven by hunger, I seized His body as food." "Then, I committed the sin of sloth." "I recruited followers extensively, offering them blessings and the opportunity to find meaning in their lives outside of work." "Next, I committed the sin of lust." "When I saw the beautiful nun bestowed by God..." "I committed the sin of envy." "I committed the sin of pride." "I committed the sin of wrath." "Lastly, I committed the sin of greed." "Due to insatiable greed, I coveted His powers." In the style of Lovecraft, this book is also known as "Why Am I a God?"

108.57 Million words | 2021-11-06 11:54Update

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Master Brother of the Villain, and the Sisters are all Yandere Fiction
Master Brother of the Villain, and the Sisters are all Yandere

After transmigrating into a harem cultivation novel, Lin Xiao became the villain's master brother in the Qinglan Sect! As long as he follows the original plot, being a disgusting villain is the path to becoming an immortal. However, Lin Xiao can't resist teasing the fourth junior sister, stealing the third junior sister's bra, and spiking the second junior sister's water with aphrodisiacs to fulfill his villainous duties. Finally, on the day when the male lead Ye Chen joins the sect, Lin Xiao is excited and ready to poison him. Following the plot, he expects to be caught by a few junior sisters and receive a beating from the male lead. But unexpectedly... Second junior sister: Big brother, you're too kind. This poison isn't enough! Watch this! Third junior sister: Kill Ye Chen, kidnap big brother! He's mine alone! Fourth junior sister: Kill everyone... create a world with only big brother! Beautiful female sect leader: Even poisoning from behind is so cute. Truly my obedient disciple. Lin Xiao: (⊙?⊙) Can't you just read the script? It's supposed to be me to be killed! (A lighthearted fantasy novel with reversed tropes. Don't like it, don't bash it.)

69.47 Million words | 2022-01-11 15:51Update

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Tree Spirit Cultivation Daily Life Fiction
Tree Spirit Cultivation Daily Life

Reborn as a tree, transformed from a human to a monster, is there anything more unfortunate? Every day irritated by the unpleasant sights, forced to listen to gossip, my goodness, this must mean I've been doing it all wrong! After finally becoming

69.39 Million words | 2020-08-19 00:30Update

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Heavy Sweetness Ash Like Frost Fiction
Heavy Sweetness Ash Like Frost

If you have any issues regarding publishing and film and television copyright, please contact me by sending a direct message or leaving a comment on my Weibo account. Click here for my Weibo address: [insert Weibo address] A grape beauty with a mind-boggling nature, a burnt phoenix man, and a dazzling merman. Plus a lead cameo by an unfeeling pill. Uh... Actually, dual cultivation is an art form worthy of deep exploration. The flowers are in bloom, and the window is open, but why can't I see you? I can see you, hear you, but I can't say I love you... Is there really a next life? In that case, I wish to be a fluttering butterfly, A drop of ink that disperses on paper, A grain of sand weathered away by the wind... The new edition of "Ashes of Love" has officially been published by Huashan Literature and Art Publishing House on [insert date]! It includes all the contents from the first edition, plus an exclusive extra of 10,000 words.

20.03 Million words | 2021-10-27 19:38Update

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The Demonic Emperor of Qitian in Journey to the West. Fiction
The Demonic Emperor of Qitian in Journey to the West.

Who is the supreme ruler of the world, with the heavens bowing before me? Above the nine skies, I reign as an emperor. I decree, who dares to challenge me in the realms of all heavens? This story tells of a modern otaku who travels through the world of Journey to the West with a

77.57 Million words | 2022-02-12 06:37Update

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I really don't want to take my sister along. Fiction
I really don't want to take my sister along.

Meihara awoke to find everything in front of him slightly different. His no-good desk mate took the same train to school with him every day, and the twin beauties from the neon lights sat behind him at his desk... Before he time travelled, Meihara was a top-notch professional gamer, but after he arrived, he realized that his expertise in the online game was no longer applicable

96.55 Million words | 2022-06-03 11:27Update

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Zero Sword Star's Moment Fiction
Zero Sword Star's Moment

In the ordinary life, I met a dreamlike vampire girl and obtained a sky-defying, world-banning sword capable of slaying gods. Continuously surrounded by an assembly of loli, the fantasy adventure of swords and magic has now begun! My sword, known as "Starbreaker," is my sovereign!

219.34 Million words | 2021-07-09 16:38Update

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Rise of Chinese Animation Fiction
Rise of Chinese Animation

New book "Surviving in the Prehistoric Era for Two Hundred Million Years" seeks support! In this world dominated by Japanese and American anime, it's time for someone to take up the banner of our predecessors and make our own voice heard: "If we can survive and make it out alive, through all the trials and tribulations, would you be willing to accompany me to witness it

74.24 Million words | 2022-09-12 05:39Update

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To Another World Fiction
To Another World

Swords and sorcery, gods and dragons, demons and abyss, humans and races. A door appears in this fantastical and mysterious world, bringing someone who doesn't belong here.

65.26 Million words | 2022-04-26 07:55Update

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Dungeon player Fiction
Dungeon player

Sherlock is a newly appointed underground dungeon lord, aspiring to become a great demon king, until he summons a group of goblins who give themselves strange names, form alliances, engage in trade, and even engage in fights and brawls. They call themselves players!

168.40 Million words | 2022-06-13 00:40Update

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The Propagation of Kong in the Primordial Era. Fiction
The Propagation of Kong in the Primordial Era.

What is the Dao? How does one cultivate the Dao? What is virtue? Why pursue virtue? What is the soul? What is the physical body? What is the vitality of spirit? What is faith? What is desire? Let's witness Kong Xuan's journey in the world of the primordial chaos as he tells a unique mythological story. This text aims to elaborate on the concepts of the Dao and virtue, reflect upon faith and desire, and explore the meaning of life. Well then, in summary, this is an attempt to interpret the Dao and virtue, sex and destiny, faith and desire using the symbol Σ.

129.73 Million words | 2021-05-15 10:18Update

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Bodhi Snow Fiction
Bodhi Snow

In the eyes of the world, Hua, the young master of the Huo family, is handsome, comes from a good family, has a good character, but the only thing that isn't good is that he cannot see. His eyes were injured in his childhood, making him a cripple in the eyes of everyone. Chu Yu replied, 'Everyone else is blind to the truth. Is there anyone else in this world who can move with such ease, despite being visually impaired?' Huo Tingliao nodded in agreement. On a day when the apricot blossoms were lightly falling with the rain, she blushed and asked him, 'Who are you waiting for?' He stood there, silent. It wasn't until later that a flower blossomed on her coffin - a moth's feather, elegant and graceful. 'My heart is full of worries, where shall I go?' - Cao Feng, 'Moth's Feather'.

65.54 Million words | 2023-06-06 21:55Update

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Let me handle the unsealing of the Divine Gods. Fiction
Let me handle the unsealing of the Divine Gods.

Shi Ji: "Without a strong will, how can one cultivate immortality?" Feng Yuan: "With my master's guidance, becoming immortal is not difficult." Shi Ji: "If we encounter formidable enemies, how should we respond?" Feng Yuan: "If we can win, fight with all our might. If we can't win, run as fast as we can. If we can't outrun them, take a break." ... I originally wanted to live a harmless life, seeking only temporary peace. However, fate has a different plan for me. I have enemies who are sworn to kill my master, and I find myself entangled in the chaos of the mortal world. I long for peace, but peace does not favor me. I wish for a peaceful world, but I understand deep down: True

68.79 Million words | 2021-08-01 18:43Update

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I crawled up from hell. Fiction
I crawled up from hell.

As soon as he opened his eyes in the morning, Chenhao felt that the whole world was different! Because he noticed that the roof of his house was gone! "Sir, would you like a video crystal? I have newly recorded video crystals here, absolutely high-definition with sound! We have the most beautiful dark elves on the continent, and quite a few vampires too! What did you say? The bone race? Sir, please don't cause trouble!" [Newcomer, new book, I hope everyone can support it. I have created a book group myself!] The power levels of the bone race are categorized as: red → orange → yellow → green → blue → purple. The power levels of other races are: mortal → soldier → knight → general → monarch → king → emperor. These two sets of power levels are corresponding to each other. We have marked them here for the convenience of readers.

71.51 Million words | 2020-12-14 23:34Update

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The Beautiful Avatar of a Otaku Man. Fiction
The Beautiful Avatar of a Otaku Man.

A rural otaku unexpectedly downloads a game, unexpectedly obtaining a virtual beauty as a companion, and unexpectedly being lured by the system. In the midst of that turbulent era of incredible transformations, he embarks on a strange and eerie journey of invincibility. PS: Beauty and allure are just my facade; loneliness and invincibility are my true essence.

104.49 Million words | 2021-06-13 05:58Update

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There are multiple worlds in my home. Fiction
There are multiple worlds in my home.

At home, I am forced to evolve civilizations and create countless worlds, one after another, a satisfying achievement indeed! Sitting on a chair, sipping on a fragrant tea, I watch with a laugh as the heavens rise and fall. Or embodying millions, I immerse myself in the complexities of the mortal world, and Meng Kai finds great fulfillment in life. This is the tale of a novice cultivating worlds at leisure from home.

117.60 Million words | 2023-05-21 14:41Update

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