Fantasy is any story of the impossible, but it is presented as if they were possible. Moreover, the fantasy element has to be fresh and original. It may include magic, talking animals, time travel, the supernatural, adventures in alternative worlds – any feature that is contrary to the laws of nature as we understand them.
Fantasy is a highly imaginative story about characters, places, and events, yet it is believable. Good fantasy is rooted in reality and in human nature. Modern fantasies often contain truths that help the reader to understand today’s society, though the events they describe cannot happen in real life.