In general, we cannot say they are popular in the broad sense. Mainstream literature focuses on a variety of positive themes like love, friendship, adventure, and self - growth. These adult - related stories are often confined to certain adult - only areas and not widely embraced by the general public.
Some great adult fantasy stories include 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman. It weaves together modern and ancient mythologies in a very unique way. 'Good Omens' co - written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is a humorous take on the apocalypse in a fantasy world. And then there's 'The Dark Tower' series by Stephen King. It combines elements of western, horror, and fantasy, following the gunslinger Roland on his quest.
Some well - known fantasy adult stories include 'The Lord of the Rings'. While it may not have as overtly 'adult' content in the sense of being inappropriate, it has deep themes of war, sacrifice, and power that are more suitable for adult understanding. Then there is 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman. It deals with gods and mythologies in a modern - day setting, exploring adult - themed concepts like mortality, faith, and the changing nature of belief in a very imaginative way. 'The Sandman' also by Gaiman is a great example, with its complex characters and exploration of dreams, nightmares, and the human psyche which is more accessible to adult readers.
One popular one is 'The King in Yellow' by Robert W. Chambers. It has elements of horror and fantasy that many adult readers find engaging. Another is some of the works by H. P. Lovecraft, which often blend the strange and the otherworldly in a fantasy - like setting.
A great adult fantasy short story is 'The Sandman' by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It features a rather strange and magical character of the Sandman. Angela Carter's 'The Bloody Chamber' also falls into this category, with its reimagining of classic fairy tales in a more adult and often darker context. Additionally, Ray Bradbury's 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' is a wonderful short story that combines elements of fantasy, horror, and the passage of time, set in a small town with a big mystery.
There are many young adult fantasy stories out there. 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' is a popular series. It has a mix of romance, magic, and adventure. 'Throne of Glass' is also a well - known young adult fantasy. It tells the story of an assassin in a fantasy world filled with political intrigue and magic. And don't forget 'The Giver', which presents a thought - provoking dystopian fantasy world.
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One popular adult fantasy short story is 'The Last Unicorn' by Peter S. Beagle. It tells the story of a unicorn on a quest to find out what happened to the rest of her kind. Another is 'Gormenghast' by Mervyn Peake, which has a richly detailed and rather dark, fantastical setting. And 'The Paper Menagerie' by Ken Liu is also well - known, it beautifully combines elements of family, memory and magic in a short form.
Another element is the journey of self - discovery for the abductee. While in captivity or during their attempts to escape, they often learn things about themselves. For instance, they might discover hidden courage or powers they didn't know they had. Also, there is often a mysterious or otherworldly setting. If it's an abduction by faeries, it will be in a magical, enchanted forest or realm that is different from the normal human world. And this setting adds to the overall fantasy aspect of the story.
Well, it depends on how you define 'appropriate'. In general, mainstream literature has certain standards and expectations, and such explicit sexual stories usually don't fit in. However, in some more liberal or niche areas of literature, there might be a bit more leniency, but overall, they are not considered appropriate for the general mainstream due to moral and ethical considerations as well as the potential impact on different audiences, especially younger readers.