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Dracula Fantasy Con, organised as part of the Dracula Film Festival, returns to Brasov from Friday to Sunday with events dedicated to fantasy and science fiction, pop culture and creative communities. The event, bringing together graphic artists and enthusiasts of video games, board games, Japanese culture, comics and fantasy literature, will take place at Coresi…

A decade ago, most Indian cricket fans simply watched the match, but today millions of them also pick a captain, juggle credits and check a leaderboard before the first ball is bowled. Fantasy sports turned every IPL evening into a personal contest, and it quickly spread from office chats to family WhatsApp groups.

As entertainment goes, fantasy is a huge genre, especially the romantasy corner of things. Books like Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing and Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses as well as their accompanying series have been massively popular with some even getting the attention of studios for screen adaptation. Now, Disney is getting…

Harry Potter spoiled us. Wands, whispered spells, and a school that feels alive. Anime has chased that same wonder for decades, and a few series have honestly caught it. Some make magic cost something. Others tie it to belief, ink, or plain imagination.

Readers love fantasy because it allows them to escape into imaginary worlds, explore new lands, and experience magic. But not every fantasy story has to be an epic adventure–some can be downright cozy.