What are the common elements in hangover horror stories?

Confusion is a big one. People often wake up not knowing where they are or what they did. For example, someone might find themselves in a stranger's yard. Another common element is strange cravings. I know a guy who woke up with a hangover and all he wanted was a pickle and ice cream sandwich. And of course, misremembering things. Like thinking you had a deep conversation with a lamp post.

Well, dehydration is a big part of long hangovers. Your mouth feels dry, your body feels weak. There could be dizziness too. Some people also experience mood swings during a long hangover, like being irritable or feeling down. And stomach discomfort, ranging from mild indigestion to severe pain, is also quite common in these stories.

I went on a bender one weekend. The next day, I had the worst hangover. My mouth was so dry it felt like the Sahara Desert. I was nauseous all day. I tried to eat something but ended up puking it right back up. It was a nightmare and made me swear off drinking for a while.

Another is feeling extremely nauseous. For example, you might have had a few too many beers at a sports event and the next morning you can't keep anything down. It's not just the physical discomfort but also the mental fog that comes with it. You might forget where you put things or what you were supposed to do that day. It can really mess up your whole day and make you vow to drink less next time.

Another theme could be friendship and support. Maybe the gay characters in the fanfic are part of a group of friends who help each other through the aftermath of a drunken night. They might share their experiences, secrets, and insecurities while dealing with their hangovers, which can strengthen their relationships. Also, there could be themes of acceptance, both within the group of friends and within themselves, as they come to terms with who they are in the context of a 'hangover' situation.

Isolation. Often, in IT horror stories, the characters are isolated. For example, a lone system administrator might be the only one in the server room when something strange starts to happen with the servers. Another common element is the loss of control. The technology that is supposed to be under human control suddenly starts acting on its own, like a self - driving car going berserk in an IT - related horror scenario.

Horror stories often feature a protagonist who is in over their head. They might start out as an ordinary person, like in 'Rosemary's Baby' where Rosemary is just a normal woman, but then they are thrust into a terrifying situation. Settings also play a big role. Abandoned asylums, cemeteries, and old mansions are common settings in horror stories as they have an air of mystery and danger already associated with them.

Fear of death is a big element in horror stories. The threat of death, whether it's from a serial killer or a supernatural force, is always present. Also, there's often a sense of helplessness. The characters find themselves in situations where they seem to have little control over what's happening to them. For instance, in 'The Blair Witch Project', the characters are lost in the woods and being hunted by an unknown entity. There's also the use of suspense. Writers build up the tension by delaying the reveal of the horror, making the readers or viewers more and more anxious as the story progresses.

One common theme could be friendship. Since it's related to a character (Phil), the relationships he has with others, especially within the context of the 'hangover' situation, might be explored in terms of friendship. Maybe how friends support each other through tough times.

Common elements in diet horror stories include unrealistic goals. Many people aim to lose a huge amount of weight in a very short time. This leads them to choose very harsh diets. Also, ignoring the body's signals is a big part. They keep on with the diet even when they feel really unwell, like being constantly tired or having headaches, thinking it's just a phase.