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

Re: good question

[kohaku1977.livejournal.com]

Yeah, me too. But I'm taking the next step and will explore the why!

*snugs*

Thanks anyway, love!

Re: good question

[barefootatkheb.livejournal.com]

if you find any essays about it, send it my way? :)

*snugs*

Re: good question

[kohaku1977.livejournal.com]

*snuggles*

I will check the essays/ articles/ thingies fractal_moonshi linked to tonight :) So, I guess I will tell you once I read through them. *snuggles*

I'm glad I started this thread. <3 It's nice to discuss fanfiction in a non fandom kind of way.

*loves you*

Re: good question

[barefootatkheb.livejournal.com]

*cuddles*

So, I guess I will tell you once I read through them
thanks, that would be great <3 <3

It's nice to discuss fanfiction in a non fandom kind of way
yes, it's nice without the drama :)

*loves you back*