Dark Fantasy

Dark fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy that blends supernatural horror with fantastical storytelling, creating narratives characterized by grim, unsettling themes and morally complex worlds. Unlike traditional fantasy, dark fantasy presents a twisted reality where horror elements are not shocking exceptions, but fundamental aspects of existence.

Shadow's Edge
Dark Fantasy, Brent Weeks

Shadow’s Edge by Brent Weeks

Shadow’s Edge – Summary Shadow’s Edge, the second instalment in Brent Weeks’ Night Angel trilogy, continues the gripping tale of Kylar Stern, a former assassin grappling with his identity and purpose. Following the events of the first book, Kylar attempts to leave behind his life as a wetboy and start anew with his love, Elene, […]

way of shadows
Dark Fantasy, Brent Weeks

The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks

Way of Shadows – Summary The Way of Shadows is a gripping tale set in the gritty, crime-ridden city of Cenaria. The story follows Azoth, a young orphan struggling to survive in the slums known as the Warrens. Desperate to escape a life of poverty and abuse, Azoth seeks apprenticeship with Durzo Blint, the city’s

weaveworld clive barker
Dark Fantasy, Clive Barker

Weaveworld by Clive Barker

Summary Weaveworld is a dark fantasy novel that weaves an intricate tapestry of magic, horror and human nature. The story revolves around a magical world called the Fugue, which has been hidden inside an elaborate carpet for decades. The Seerkind, a race of magical beings, created this hidden realm to escape persecution from humans and

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