discussion How Dark do you like your story?

[nsixx89]

i think one of the best stories with a dark theme, is Leap of faith, I consider suicide to be a very dark theme, but the story really invokes emotions, its sad, yet dark, yet, you care for the characters

 

[VRVamstuff]

Depends on context and the strength of the writing. Dark themes being used in a story for the sake of shock value is something anyone can do. But to write a good engaging story with proper pacing and utilisation of dark themes is greatly appreciated, even if it's a genre I'm not "okay" with.

 

[genshinaccreco]

dont really prefer dark stories but if the story and characters are good i stick with it like corruption stories more

 

[Deleted member 205808]

if it's really dark it doesn't turn me away, but i prefer something without violence

 

[garbago]

If they're gonna be dark, they need to have a good reason. Admittedly, sometimes gore/violence/rape for the sake of gore/violence/rape is the point, but usually I prefer to have some kind of plot to go along with it.

 

[BrodyPresto]

I don’t like dark stories, man. Too edgy for my taste.

The only exception is a power-fantasy revenge story, and even then, the person I’m taking revenge on shouldn’t be dead, just wronged.

My guilty pleasure? Stories where the MC already has a successful startup but wants to get mega rich.

Chasing a goal without struggling, you feel me?

Life is harsh enough. I don’t need realism in my porn.

 

[forthed]

So long as the mc is not irredeemably bad i can enjoy

 

[Deleted member 211372]

Honestly not very.
I like when there's drama but dark usually leans toward some uncomfortable things for me. I like when everyone is having a good time.

 

[jawstheguppy]

Feels like a total cop out to put this in words, but I like darker concepts (rape, sex slave, mind control, etc) when the story shows that the victim is "into it". Sort of a "consenting nonconsent", except in fiction where safe words aren't needed because everyone is fictional and you can just say that she's a masochist and actually likes it.

Conversely, nothing is a bigger turn off than the story specifically stating that the "victim" is really suffering. I like to think I'm not an asshole IRL, which is why the taboo of being one in fiction is exciting, but there are lines I don't cross even in fantasy.

 

[porphyris52]

Well, I don't like gore in my H-Games.