Perhaps a theme of mystery. The not quite dark can create an atmosphere of the unknown. It's not fully light to see everything clearly, and not fully dark to be completely hidden. So the stories may revolve around things that are just out of reach of understanding, like a mystery that slowly unfolds as the light fades further.
Here are some recommendations for dark magic novels:
1. " Creating the Age of Magic ": This is a Western fantasy novel. The protagonist is inclined to the dark side and has outstanding life skills.
2. " Negri's Soul ": This novel belongs to the Dark Evil God School. The main character is completely corrupted in pursuit of power, regardless of anything.
These novels all had dark protagonists and plots related to magic, which were suitable for readers who liked this kind of theme.
Dark magic can disrupt the existing power balance. Characters who acquire dark magic suddenly gain an edge. For instance, a previously weak ninja could become a formidable foe. They might be able to overpower stronger opponents with the new, unorthodox powers of dark magic.
Here are some recommendations for novels with dark magicians as the main characters:
1. << Ferocious Summoning >>: The male protagonist is a Dark Magician. After possessing a girl's body, he obtains powerful Warlock abilities. The background of the story was Western fantasy, and the plot was thrilling.
2. The main character, Xu Wen, was a Necromancer. However, Necromancy was forbidden in the Otherworld, so he had to give up and join the Horton Clint family. This novel had a conflict between the professional background and the prohibition of magic.
3. The protagonist was also a Specter, and the storyline revolved around his rebirth and his arrogant identity as a Specter.
These novels all had elements of dark mages as the main characters, and the plots were different. I hope you like one of them.
One of the best dark magic novels is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke. It weaves a complex tale of magic in a historical setting. Another great one is 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss, which has elements of dark magic in its richly detailed world. Also, 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman has some aspects of dark magic within its exploration of gods and mythology.
A 'dark magic novel' often has a gloomy atmosphere. The settings are usually places filled with shadows, like ancient castles or dark forests. The magic itself might have a price or a corrupting influence. For example, in some novels, using dark magic drains the user's life force.
The dark magic building in the novel is often depicted as a gloomy and foreboding place. It might be made of dark stones, with spires that seem to pierce the sky menacingly. There could be an eerie glow coming from its windows, perhaps from the dark magic spells being cast inside. It is a place where the forces of evil or the practitioners of dark magic gather, and it usually has a sense of mystery and danger surrounding it.
The novel " Genius Demonic Tunist " mentioned that the female protagonist was a five-element demonic tunist, including fire, water, earth, wind, and lightning. Dark magic was also one of the five elements of magic, so it could be speculated that the novel might also contain dark magic.
No. Sometimes they can be a way to explore the darker aspects of magic in a fictional or mythological context without being truly 'evil'. For example, in some stories, a dark duel might be a test of a character's strength and growth.
I'm not sure specifically which 'in the not quite dark stories' you're referring to. But generally, look for stories that have elements of mystery or the unknown. Maybe there are tales about strange encounters at twilight, where the not - quite - dark setting adds an eerie atmosphere.