04-05-2013, 07:46 PM
Did a google search wondering whether there is a sub-genre for it, as you do make an interesting point that there are many fantasy stories that take place in two universes. But the closest I could find, is the one already mentioned, Urban Fantasy or Contemporary Fantasy. As Wikipedia puts it, "Urban fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy defined by place; the fantastic narrative has an urban setting. Many urban fantasies are set in contemporary times and contain supernatural elements. However, the stories can take place in historical, modern, or futuristic periods, as well as fictional settings. The prerequisite is that they must be primarily set in a city"
So it seems that the stories may not have to take place in our universe. I would definitely consider Once Upon a Time a Contemporary Fantasy.
So it seems that the stories may not have to take place in our universe. I would definitely consider Once Upon a Time a Contemporary Fantasy.