Van Usher

Van Usher refers to a style of writing or a concept that combines elements of the fantastical and the mundane, often exploring the intersection of the extraordinary and the ordinary within a narrative. While not a formally defined literary genre, the term implies a deliberate blurring of the lines between reality and unreality, where magical or unusual occurrences are treated with a degree of nonchalance or integration into everyday life. This can manifest in characters accepting the fantastical as normal, or in the depiction of fantastical elements grounded in realistic settings and consequences. The effect is often to create a sense of wonder juxtaposed with a sense of familiarity, highlighting both the strangeness and the potential for wonder within the commonplace. The tone tends to be less overtly dramatic than traditional fantasy, often adopting a wry, understated, or observational perspective. The term evokes a sense of gentle, almost domestic, magic rather than epic quests and grand battles.