Relationship with other subgenres Novels in which modern characters travel into other worlds, and all the magical action takes place there (except for the portal required to transport them), are not considered contemporary fantasy. Also, contemporary fantasy is generally distinguished from horror fiction that mixes contemporary settings and fantastic elements by the overall tone, emphasizing joy or wonder rather than fear or dread.
relationship with other subgenres novels in which modern characters travel into other worlds and all the magical action takes place there (except for the portal required to transport them) are not considered contemporary fantasy also contemporary fantasy is generally distinguished from horror fiction that mixes contemporary settings and fantastic elements by the overall tone emphasizing joy or wonder rather than fear or dread