Are there any other common platforms for visual novels apart from the most known ones?

Yes, they were sometimes called 'bloods'. This was likely because some of the stories in dime novels could be quite sensational and might involve elements that were considered a bit gory or thrilling, hence the name 'bloods'.

One could also say Japanese - style light novels. This is because a large number of anime novels originate from Japan. These novels typically have a certain style that is characteristic of Japanese literature, such as a focus on character relationships, coming - of - age themes, and a blend of modern and traditional elements. They also often have anime - like art on the cover or inside the book.

Picture - story books can also be considered. In a way, graphic novels are like elaborate picture - story books. They have a sequence of pictures that, when combined with the text (if any), create a complete story. It's like a more grown - up and complex version of traditional picture - story books.

There's 'The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince'. It has a charming fairy - tale like story. The relationship between the two main characters is really interesting. 'A Plague Tale: Innocence' also has a strong narrative that could be related to visual novels. It has a dark and gritty story set in a plague - ridden world. And 'Ori and the Blind Forest' with its wordless storytelling but still manages to convey a deep and emotional story.

Yes, 'Slaves to Darkness' has some interesting Dark Eldar elements. It might not be solely about them, but it gives a different perspective on their relationship with other forces of Chaos. It shows how they can be both allies and enemies depending on the situation.

Sometimes, it might be referred to as a 'collection' of related novels. However, this term is a bit more general and can also be used for collections of unrelated works. But in the context of related novels, it can still be applicable. For instance, a publisher might group a set of related mystery novels by a particular author into a 'collection' for marketing purposes. These novels would likely share similar themes, characters, or settings, making them related in a way that justifies being grouped together.

Yes, there's 'spec - fic' which is sometimes used as an acronym for speculative fiction, which includes science fiction as a major part.

Yes, there's postcard fiction. Just as a postcard has limited space to convey a message, postcard fiction does the same in the literary world.

'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos is an epistolary novel. It's a complex web of letters between various characters, mainly the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. Through these letters, a story of seduction, betrayal, and the corruption of the French aristocracy unfolds. It's a very dark and cynical view of society at that time.

Yes, in some local Christmas folktales, there might be kids like little Annie who helps Santa when his reindeer gets injured. But these are not as widely known as the main ones in classic Christmas stories.