Urban Fantasy subgenre

Urban Fantasy is a subgenre of speculative fiction combining magical or supernatural elements with contemporary city settings. Typically set in real-world urban environments, these stories feature characters who often navigate modern life alongside magical creatures, spells, or supernatural conflicts. The genre blends everyday city experiences with fantastical elements, creating a world where the extraordinary exists hidden or integrated into normal society. Examples include magical detectives, vampires in city landscapes, or supernatural politics unfolding in familiar urban locations. Urban Fantasy offers a blend of realism and fantasy, engaging readers with relatable settings infused with imaginative, otherworldly phenomena.