contemporary fantasy
Found 7 works tagged 'contemporary fantasy'.
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The Rakshasa of Des Moines
Published Mar 7, 2021 · 3,516 words (13 minutes) · 4 likes · 443 views
Deepak never felt at ease in Madras, but he feels even more alone in Des Moines, where an unforgiving labor market landed him after college. But when an ancient rakshasa hitches a ride in his suitcase, his life will take a permanent twist.
Author Shweta Adhyam calls both Madras and Seattle home. She attended Clarion West in 2017, and her work has appeared in Lightspeed, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Expanded Horizons, and more.
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Working Graves
Published Nov 6, 2020 · 7,636 words (28 minutes) · 1 like · 500 views
Fantasy Horror Mystery contemporary fantasy defund the police old world sorcery
CONTENT WARNING: police protagonist, violence involving children.
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The Secret Death of Lane Islington
Published Sep 26, 2020 · 7,099 words (26 minutes) · 2 likes · 620 views
Fantasy doppelganger singer lgbtq+ portals queer contemporary fantasy
Lane Islington despises stardom — so good thing she found a spell to locate her doppelgänger to take her place in the public eye. But how far will this deception go?
Australian author Ephiny Gale’s work has appeared in Daily Science Fiction, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and more. Her collection NEXT CURIOUS THING is available now in paperback and ebook form.Free
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Choking on Red Flowers
Published Aug 13, 2020 · 6,973 words (26 minutes) · 5 likes · 499 views
Fantasy Romance like where do they go I dreams contemporary fantasy Slight horror slight romance what happens to dreams after we
At first he thinks the grey girl who appears every night is just a strange dream. But when dream-violence turns to real-life danger, he realizes he’ll need to find out what she wants from him—before it’s too late.
Author Mari Ness lives in central Florida, and her work has appeared in Tor.com, Clarkesworld, Lightspeed, Uncanny, and many other fine publications.
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A Convenient Removal
Published Aug 13, 2020 · 3,388 words (13 minutes) · 1 like · 269 views
Fantasy Humor contemporary fantasy Slightly morbid humor
An offer to get rid of an inconvenient spouse with complete discretion. Magical - or just a scam?
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Always Let Your Dragon Fly First Class
Published Mar 19, 2020 · 1,706 words (7 minutes) · 516 views
Fantasy Humor dragon Travel fun contemporary fantasy contemporary
It isn’t easy taking a dragon on vacation…
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Sanctuary - an extract
Published Mar 12, 2020 · 3,935 words (15 minutes)
Fantasy ghosts found family disability haunted house autistic contemporary fantasy
The first chapter of my yet-to-be-published novel Sanctuary.
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