SUPERNATURAL FICTION is a genre that explores phenomena beyond the natural realm, incorporating elements such as ghosts, spirits, demons, magic, psychic abilities, and other supernatural entities or occurrences. Unlike Fantasy, which often creates entirely new worlds or systems of magic, Supernatural Fiction typically takes place in our familiar world or a world closely resembling it, where supernatural elements intrude upon ordinary lives. This genre delves into the mysterious, unexplained, and eerie aspects of existence, blending the supernatural with human experiences, emotions, and fears.
In Supernatural Fiction, authors craft narratives that blur the line between reality and the unknown, inviting readers into realms where the supernatural coexists with everyday life. Works like Neil Gaiman‘s American Gods, where ancient gods walk among mortals in contemporary America, or Shirley Jackson‘s The Haunting of Hill House, exploring a haunted mansion’s psychological effects on its inhabitants, exemplify the genre’s ability to evoke suspense, mystery, and fascination with the supernatural. Supernatural Fiction offers readers thrilling and often chilling experiences, prompting contemplation about the mysteries of existence, the power of belief, and the boundaries between the natural and supernatural realms.
