Out Of The Way Things is witty and self-aware, blending dark fantasy, contemporary fiction, and mystery into fast-paced adventure with broad appeal.
Story themes include:
- Identity, Self-Discovery, and Acceptance
- Belonging, Loneliness, and Found Family
- Reality, Illusion, and Sanity
- Fate, Prophecy, and Free Will
- Trust, Betrayal, and Moral Ambiguity
Fantasy elements include:
- Fairy Tale Lore
- World Mythology and Religions
- Folk Tales
- Supernatural Beings
- Prophecies and Fate
- Magic and Magical Realms
Other story genres include:
- Mystery
- Action and Adventure
- Humor
- Suspense and Thriller
Author’s note: Just for funsies, I loaded my manuscripts into a closed AI system and asked it to identify the genre. Here is what it did:
AI: The series is like a medieval castle built on a foundation of mythical rock: the stone walls (Fantasy structure) contain dark secrets (Mystery core), while outside, the drawbridge is constantly rising and falling to fend off sieges (Action/Adventure) and the internal inhabitants are constantly struggling with their own ghosts and paranoia (Thriller/Suspense).
