Urban Fantasy Fiction: Exploring a World of Magic and Mystery Are you a fan of captivating stories that blend reality with the supernatural? Look no further than urban fantasy fiction! This subgenre of fantasy literature is set in contemporary, urban settings and often infuses elements of magic, myth, and folklore. Popularized by authors such as Neil Gaiman, Patricia Briggs, and Jim Butcher, urban fantasy fiction has gained a massive following due to its ability to transport readers into worlds where creatures like vampires, werewolves, and wizards coexist with humans. One highly recommended urban fantasy series is "The Dresden Files" by Jim Butcher. Set in modern-day Chicago, it follows the adventures of Harry Dresden, a private detective and wizard. With its blend of noir-style storytelling, intricate world-building, and compelling characters, "The Dresden Files" has become a must-read for fans of the genre worldwide. Another notable urban fantasy author is Patricia Briggs, known for her "Mercy Thompson" series. This gripping saga centers around Mercy Thompson, a shape-shifting mechanic who becomes entangled in the supernatural underbelly of her world. With its strong emphasis on werewolf mythology and a dynamic protagonist, these books are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. If you're interested in discovering more urban fantasy fiction, websites like Goodreads and Amazon offer comprehensive lists and recommendations. These platforms allow you to explore user reviews and ratings, enabling you to find the perfect book to dive into. In addition to established authors, the urban fantasy genre has also provided a platform for new voices to emerge. Many independent authors have found success through self-publishing platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and have garnered a dedicated fan base. So, don't hesitate to explore the lesser-known authors in this genre; you may just stumble upon your next favorite series! So, whether you're seeking a thrilling mystery infused with magic or a tale of supernatural beings navigating the urban landscape, urban fantasy fiction has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in these enchanting stories and let your imagination run wild! Remember, for the latest urban fantasy releases, author interviews, and more, turn to trusted websites and communities dedicated to the genre. Fuel your appetite for the extraordinary and embark on a literary journey where the mundane and the magical collide. Happy reading!
The essence of being an official lies in benefiting the people. The principle of being an official lies in dedication. The virtue of being an official lies in integrity. The righteousness of being an official lies in adhering to the law. Ye Pingyu, with a humble background, immersed himself in the political arena, facing temptation of wealth, lust, and power, he stayed true to his original aspirations, planning every step carefully, and eventually carved out a glorious path in the world of officials. From then on, he rose to great heights, wearing luxurious clothes with pride! PS: This is a completed work titled "Rising Above the Horizon," with a total of 3.3 million characters.
359.48 Million words | 2020-10-23 21:25Update
【Completed】Hooligan student Zhang Shaoyu, in order to pick up girls, participated in a singing competition and unexpectedly rose to fame in the entertainment industry... To drift, is also a way of life. To drift, is also a job. To drift, is also a path. Drifting does not necessarily mean decadence. Life has many helplessness. Jobs have their fair share of difficulties. Paths are full of countless twists and turns. Being a hooligan is not an easy task. Drifting must be done brilliantly. Drifting must be done freely. Drifting must be done persistently. Drifting is a social science. Brilliance makes life no longer helpless. Freedom makes work no longer difficult. Persistence makes the path no longer tortuous. These make being a hooligan no longer difficult. You drift, I drift, in fact, we all have to drift. You drift, I drift, in fact, everyone is a hooligan. You drift, I drift, in fact, life is not easy to drift through. You drift, I drift, in fact, life is just about drifting. - Soul of the Wind This work was first published on K Literature website. Support is urgently needed for my new book "Close Combat Mage"! http://yy.k.com/book/.html
177.04 Million words | 2021-08-10 02:10Update
Twin flowers, the older sister is both beautiful and talented, the hope of the entire clan, chosen as the celestial goddess since childhood. However, due to an inauspicious birth, she becomes a disgrace to the clan. While the older sister enjoys wealth and honor, she experiences only hardship and coldness. The evil within people's hearts nurtures a venomous snake. Just as the clan kneels and grovels to the older sister, hoping for her protection, the two sisters "board the wrong bridal carriage." This venomous snake unexpectedly marries into the divine clan, becoming the catastrophe that annihilates the entire clan...
107.10 Million words | 2023-06-29 02:19Update
After three years, the warrior Ye Feng returns to the limelight, living with three stunning beauties. One is a female thief, another is a female police officer, and the last is a mature beauty! Ye Feng, immersed in sensuality and charm, fully exhibits his masculinity, conquering them all. Witness how Ye Feng, committed to protecting the virtue and honor of these beauties, unfolds a life filled with desire and strength. Book enthusiasts group: [Group Name]
597.38 Million words | 2021-03-26 17:44Update
New book "The Formation Master" released, book number, seeking collection, seeking recommendations ~~ Regardless of whether they are influential politicians, wealthy billionaires, or celebrity stars in the entertainment industry, or elites from various sectors, they all feel fortunate to get to know Zhao Yang! Because they all have a consensus: with Zhao Yang's legendary medical skills, there is no disease that he cannot cure, only people that he doesn't want to treat! To become friends with Zhao Yang is equivalent to gaining an extra life!
537.93 Million words | 2020-08-12 00:57Update
The old man revels in his youthful madness, treating kidney deficiency without sugar. From being a vibrant 26-year-old female doctor, Gu Qing now finds herself transformed into a lady in her fifties, residing in the Duke's Mansion. The pressure is immense. While Gu Qing has also inherited the memories of the old Lady Qiu, there is nothing to learn or draw inspiration from this typical example of a rural woman abruptly becoming a noble lady, as she doesn't even recognize some words. However, fortunately, it is so, otherwise Gu Qing would have been exposed or considered possessed by a demon and burned to death. Walking leaves her gasping for breath, her hands tremble incessantly, and even a cough can cause her to wet herself. Gu Qing feels unhappy in her current state as an old lady. The legitimate grandson of Lady Qiu, Li Rui, struggles in a plot, prompting Gu Qing to decide to help the child. Li Rui (hysterical): Please, don't bother with me anymore! Gu Qing (musing): This is all the amusement this old body has left. Notice: First published on Jinjiang Literature City, all forms of reproduction are prohibited. This story is light-hearted, and ranking theft is not welcome. Don't ask grandma about her love life; the author has no intention of letting her grandma date. The female lead has her own thoughts. The author's other novels are highly recommended. #
129.61 Million words | 2020-07-12 10:26Update
In her past life, she felt guilty her whole life because of her innocence and foolishness at the age of six. Even though she eventually witnessed her enemy receiving retribution, it couldn't heal the scars in her heart. Returning to the age of six in this life, she finally had a chance to reverse everything. With an inherited space and abundant resources, let's see how she makes up for regrets and achieves a happy and fulfilling life in an era of material scarcity... However, why is the icy and cold man who she had a vague fondness for in her past life still so wicked, and why did he mercilessly expose her biggest secret so quickly?
60.65 Million words | 2023-03-11 13:02Update
I don't know when, but I've suddenly found myself surrounded by a group of cold-hearted and shameless people. When I was heartbroken, they would say, "What's the big deal? You lost a woman, plenty fish in the sea. If you're really desperate, I can lend myself to you for a night!" They would always be there in my moments of confusion, shouting with me in a shabby shack! We worked hard, striving for success! ... At that time, I couldn't understand this kind of wholehearted but foolish enthusiasm. Many years later, some left, some aged, and some disappeared without a trace... It suddenly dawned on me, this group of foolish people who walked with me through the years of youth... they are called brothers! Reflecting on our reckless youth, there's something on my mind. So, here's the story. This year, I will tell you the story of me and this group of foolish people, to give you a glimpse into our twisted lives!
98.01 Million words | 2022-08-15 05:07Update
Do people have consciousness when they die? Yes, because I have experienced it. Are there really ghosts in this world? Yes, because I am one. After possessing a new body, I discovered that he has a breathtakingly beautiful wife. Should I sleep or not?
439.86 Million words | 2020-07-23 15:06Update
"Gifting Me to Bai" is a contemporary urban romance novel about a two-way secret admiration. The female protagonist, Xu Pinyu, secretly fumbles around in front of the male lead, Shen Youbai, stealing glances at him, undoing his shirt buttons, and even sneakily presenting him with a rose. However, the male lead remains unaffected, throwing away his shirt and discarding the rose. In reality, though, he furrows his brows and endures the female protagonist's attraction towards him. When he sees her getting close to other boys, he destroys things in frustration, desiring to possess her and even considering preserving her as a specimen after killing her directly. Of course, before the final act can be carried out, the female protagonist manages to tame the male lead and turn him into a teddy bear.
26.52 Million words | 2022-05-21 03:45Update
The way of officialdom: luck accounts for three-tenths, background accounts for five-tenths, while operation accounts for seven-tenths. The speed of promotion is determined by one's background. The level of position is also influenced by one's ability and educational background. The art of operation encompasses both front and behind-the-scenes.
576.65 Million words | 2023-02-26 16:17Update
Yang Jian gained a super male god system, although it is called a male god system, it cannot be separated from women. The male god system divides women into three levels: ordinary, beautiful women, and goddesses. It also categorizes women's feelings towards the host into three levels: favorable, fondness, and idolization. The more women who like the host, the higher the quality, and the deeper the level of fondness, the more system points the host receives. By using system points, Yang Jian can steal countless creative ideas from various time and space, countless worlds, unimaginable in terms of cultural entertainment, technological inventions, martial arts skills, and so on. There is only what you can't think of, and nothing that cannot be obtained.
176.76 Million words | 2021-02-25 13:27Update
One kilowatt-hour can power a light bulb for hours, start a computer for hours, extract kilograms of coal, produce bottles of beer, and generate 1 yuan of GDP. So, what about one hundred million kilowatt-hours? This is a story of the rebirth of an electrician, a story about electricity.
69.40 Million words | 2020-11-29 08:28Update
At the age of eighteen, Yi Tian, dressed in mourning clothes and wearing a "pale makeup," ran out of the coffin and scared a group of people into a panic. He caught up with them and asked with a smile, "Hey, Mrs. Li, what delicious food are you making for lunch today? I'll come over to your house later and have a meal!" "Ah... a resurrected corpse!" Mrs. Li almost fainted. "Oh? Uncle Zhang, when did your leg injury get better? I didn't know!" "Whoosh!" Uncle Zhang said nothing more and fled at the speed of ten seconds per hundred meters. "Hehe, sister Ali, you look even more beautiful. How about we find a place to chat privately?" The stunning beauty Ali burst into tears. "Wang Er, you bastard! You haven't paid me for the fortune-telling last time. Be careful, I'll climb through your window tonight!" With only eighteen years of life, Yi Tian accidentally obtained the extraordinary book "Divine Calculation" and began his journey to challenge humans, ghosts, demons, and even the heavens! Witness how he achieves the title of the greatest diviner in history! P.S. This is a free-style novel, an entertaining and humorous work that you must read for leisure. I'm not bragging, you'll know once you read it...
425.62 Million words | 2021-04-21 07:18Update
【Announcement: Still 9:30 -】 【Weibo Accommodation】 The intense battle for scholarships is taking place. Lin Yujing and Shen Juan meet at the entrance of the School's Office of Educational Director. Lin Yujing's expression is sorrowful, tears welling up in her eyes. "Shen, to be honest with you, I come from the countryside and my family is very poor. My original name was W
310.28 Million words | 2021-09-11 23:38Update
If officials don't stand up for the people, it's better to go home and sell sweet potatoes. The officialdom is not just about corruption and deceit, it also has positive energy. Witness how Duan Zetao, starting from a humble grassroots student, transforms into an upright figure in the political arena. This is an inspirational legend that will give you absolute positivity and let you experience a different kind of officialdom culture. ... To rise to power, it's all about you enjoying yourself! Book readers' group: "Rise to Power" group (full), the new book "Entering Service" of the "Rise to Power" series has been uploaded in the current month's issue, please stay tuned and support with your votes!
144.54 Million words | 2022-07-05 06:04Update
Stone Lei, the world-renowned hacker, was killed in a missile attack after attempting to spy on the military exercises of the most powerful nation in the world and steal their technological data. But fate played a trick on him, allowing him to be reborn six years earlier, back to the early autumn of his university days. With a second chance at life and his elite hacking skills, Stone Lei decides to change his destiny. In his previous life, he was a hidden assassin, striking fear into the hearts of his enemies but always hiding in the shadows. This time, he vows to become a prominent figure in the light, building a world-class enterprise. He will revolutionize the world! Stone Lei has already completed the work "Master Craftsman Profession" without a single hiatus, ensuring the quality of his content. Disclaimer: All technology depicted in this novel is purely fictional. Please enjoy it as pure entertainment and refrain from examining its accuracy too seriously.
377.82 Million words | 2022-05-01 19:40Update
Poisoning the emperor, harming concubines, massacring heirs, causing chaos in the court, tormenting the people, defiling the palace... These were the things she did in her previous life. In this life, Rong Zhao swore to - Turn over a new leaf? What a joke! Since I've been reborn, I will fight back. If you won't go to hell, then I'll make sure you do. Tearing off the mask of the hypocritical stepmother, exposing the scheming sister, and that pretentious white lotus, let's settle our new and old grudges together. I will eliminate all of you in place of the moon!
461.31 Million words | 2020-07-05 21:03Update
He, practicing the incredible technique since childhood under the guidance of a stranger, joined the most mysterious special forces and became a fearsome and terrifying killer. After a mission failure, he retired ahead of time, only to become the personal bodyguard of a wealthy and famous school beauty. Accidentally provoking some mysterious cultivators, he slowly unraveled a world of cultivation beyond the secular realm...
92.13 Million words | 2021-01-26 03:21Update
The people of Da Fang Village say that even our eldest daughter, after being rejected by her fiancé's family, has become completely different, fierce and aggressive. Lian Fangzhou secretly thought, "Can she not be fierce? With both parents deceased and her younger siblings still young and helpless, there are plenty of people taking advantage of her! There are even her despicable uncle and aunt, not only plotting to seize her few acres of land but also wanting to sell her off as a filling wife! They even make her younger siblings work as laborers! If she's not fierce, how can she survive? Should she just let herself be bullied to death like the original body of Lian Fangzhou? To suppress these demons and monsters, and pave a broad path, having a beautiful face is unimportant; it's the methods of a demon that are the way to go! If you enjoy "The Farmer Girl Takes Charge: Picking Up a General for Farming," please don't forget to recommend it to your friends on your QQ group and Weibo! "The Farmer Girl Takes Charge: Picking Up a General for Farming" latest chapters, no pop-up ads, full text reading. ...
495.47 Million words | 2020-07-17 06:42Update
A "mute-like" little girl transferred to the school. She always wore oversized hoodie and jeans, with her small face tightly hidden. Everyone thought she was terribly ugly, but to their surprise, when she finally revealed her face, she turned out to be a stunning beauty. Soon, the little beauty became famous throughout the school, with rumors spreading that her looks could conquer half of the entertainment industry. During this commotion, the boys couldn't help but gossip, "Wow, so that's the new girl, Su Momo?" "She looks like a porcelain doll, with skin as fair as snow!" The boys chattered excitedly, unaware of the lazy boy standing in the corner. "Yan ge, did you see the little beauty?" someone laughed, "How could Yan ge be interested in an undeveloped little girl? His ex-girlfriends all had hourglass figures, each one more seductive than the last." Shang Yan remained silent, casually glancing over and snorting lightly. Several months later, in front of the entire class, Shang Yan trapped the stunned little beauty between the desk and his body. He lowered his head and sniffed the fragrance on the girl's neck, a smirk forming on his lips. "Kiss me once, and I'll let you go," he said. "..." "Twice, and I'll belong to you from now on." Youthful recklessness, ignorant of the world, only knows you.
396.97 Million words | 2022-12-06 18:58Update
