Good evening, PBees!

So, if you've been in the online space for some time now, you may have seen the argument on whether Dark Romance (DR) is morally alright or not. One argument states that DR (especially the ones with R*pe or other non-consensual acts) trivialise and normalise the horror behind the actual crime, especially since FCs are always apparently OK with it bc it's hot. I've read a few paragraphs of my own where the scene is weirdly graphic, and while the FC repeatedly said no, "her body wanted it," so it becomes OK. And I have to admit, that was very....um...interesting to read.

The other argument is that dark romance doesn't pretend to be morally alright, rather it's simply a niche form of fantasy for people interested. After all, no one is forced to pick up a DR or subscribe to Fc's belief, and they are mostly catered to adults, who should already be aware of the trigger and underlying messages. And to be fair, I don't see this much discourse surrounding books on murders and other violent crimes. So idk.

I'm pretty open to any discussion on the topic, bc I'm trying to get a general consensus in the issue. Feel free to explain why you think DR is or isn't a problem and why!

Chapter one: Not that Evander would know; he doesn’t remember his parents’ faces.

Chapter seven: His nightstand with a framed photo of his parents.

That’s… odd… 🤨