It is difficult to balance living in the real world as an adult, and yet trying to see it with the innocent wonder of a child. Perhaps that is why people like Spielburg movies... or any films such as The Dark Crystal, Neverending Story or even Princess Bride. People who don't game, have movies like this to escape with.

The child in us believes in good conquering evil, in continuing to try until you succeed, that bravery is nothing more than doing what needs to be done despite fear.

I think you would enjoy Charles de Lint, who also write urban fantasy. I have a couple you can borrow, if you like. There may be excerpts at http://www.sfsite.com/charlesdelint/