femgore noun [U]
UK /ˈfem.gɔːʳ/ US /ˈfem.gɔːr/
horror stories focusing on female characters who commit acts of violence rather than being the victims
Historically, horror has often cast women as passive victims—screaming final girls, damsels in distress, or helpless figures of innocence. In contrast, femgore puts women in control of the narrative. These are stories where the female protagonist doesn’t run from the monster—she is the monster.
[vocal.media, 19 April 2025]
litRPG noun [U]
UK /ˈlɪt.ɑː.piːˌdʒiː/ US /ˈlɪt.ɑːr.piːˌdʒiː/
stories that are set in the world of a role-playing game, where characters can progress through levels and gain points in the same way as someone playing a real video game
LitRPG, short for Literary Role Playing Game, brings the strategic elements of role-playing games to science fiction and fantasy. These stories feature game-like mechanics and mirror the progression-based nature of RPGs … In litRPG novels, characters aren’t just wandering aimlessly in a game; they live, breathe, and are often acutely aware of the RPG mechanics at play. In fact, their success hinges on mastering these very game elements.
[campfirewriting.com, 20 November 2024]
See also RPG
hopepunk noun [U]
UK /ˈhəʊp.pʌŋk/ US /ˈhoʊp.pʌŋk/
stories that focus on optimism, kindness and positivity in the face of challenges
Enter hopepunk books, a rising literary genre that’s capturing hearts with its radical optimism, defiant kindness, and belief in the power of human connection. If you’re looking for stories that celebrate empathy, resilience, and the fight for a better future, hopepunk novels are your next must-reads.
[https://nickycammarata.medium.com/, 24 February 2025]