Dark Fantasy
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Dark Fantasy is a sub-genre of the romance genre. It combines elements of paranormal abilities, shapeshifting, vampires, werebeasts, and fantasy creatures such as dragons. In general, the stories border on sword and sorcery adventure as well as the lighter elements of horror. As example of the dark fantasy genre are the WindLegends Saga series[1] of author Charlotte Boyett~Compo [2].
The hero, as a rule, is a strong tortured Alpha-male. The heroine is self-possessed and competent.
Intricate world building is primary to dark fantasy tales and it may or may not have an H.E.A. (Happy Ever After) ending.
