We hurt the ones we love the most.

[kohaku]

A recent entry in lotrips_finders reminded me of something I wondered about for quite some time now:

Why is there such a huge demand for stories where our boys get injured or hurt or suffer in any way? Why do readers want to read about it and why do writers feel the need to write about it?

I have seen those stories in all of my fandoms, and except for Deathfic I did read some of them too. I don't mean to judge those stories, I just want to know if there are essays about it. I have read so many good essays on the subject of fan fiction, but haven't found any theories whatsoever on this particular subject.

So. Please help me. Are there essays, or do you have opinions, thoughts? Anything really. :)

Comments

[kohaku1977.livejournal.com]

I love your icon.

That said: those stories appeal to me too, don't get me wrong. I just don't understand why I like them, at least not on a fully conscious level. Everytime I want to find another reason except: But they are so pretty, I fail.

Maybe it is the h/c that is appealing. You know, the comfort part, like you said. Maybe it's the "no matter what went wrong and how much you were hurting, I'm here to make it alright. And I won't leave, even if you break down in the middle of the night." Maybe it's really just that.

Thanks for your opinion, love. <3