There may also be a sense of intrigue for some readers. The unexpected turn of Carl killing the reader character makes them want to explore more about the story, like what led to this situation, how the other characters will react, and if there are any twists or turns that could reverse or explain this event.
One possible motive could be that the reader character is perceived as a threat to Carl's group. Maybe they accidentally led some danger to the group, like zombies or hostile humans, and Carl, in his over - protective state for his people, decides to take action.
For some readers, it may also be thought - provoking. It could make them think about the deeper issues like mental health, despair, and the consequences of certain situations that led to Percy's decision, even if it's just in the fictional world of the fanfic.
A really interesting Carl Grimes x Reader story could be set during a winter. The group is low on supplies and Carl and the reader volunteer to go out and find some firewood. Along the way, they get trapped in a small cabin due to a snowstorm and they have to rely on each other to survive. This situation brings them closer and a relationship starts to form.
Carl's physical and mental evolution throughout the series makes him an appealing character in fanfiction. He started as a young boy and grew into a more hardened survivor. In Carl Grimes x Reader stories, this growth can be explored in relation to the relationship. Maybe the reader has known him since he was younger and has seen this transformation, which could lead to a unique and complex relationship.
In the fanfiction world of Carl Grimes x Reader, 'Shared Secrets' is a story that delves into the deep connection between them as they start sharing their secrets. 'Heartbeats in the Dark' is a more suspenseful one where they are in a dangerous situation and their feelings for each other are intensified. 'Hope with Carl' is a story that gives a sense of hope in a world full of despair through their relationship.
Carl meets his end due to a fatal gunshot wound in the comics.
I really like 'A Journey with Carl'. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where the reader and Carl are on a journey to find a rumored safe haven. Along the way, they have deep conversations about their pasts, their hopes for the future, and of course, they have to fight off hordes of walkers. It shows a very different side of Carl from what we see in the show sometimes.
One common theme is survival. Since they are in a post - apocalyptic setting, Carl and the reader often have to fight for their lives together. Another theme is the growth of their relationship. It usually starts from a chance encounter or a need for mutual assistance and then develops into something deeper. Love in a harsh world is also a big theme.
The ending of the 1984 novel often makes readers feel a mixture of shock and sadness. Shock because of how completely Winston has been changed, and sadness because it represents the loss of all that he once was. It also makes readers feel a bit of fear, as it shows how powerful a repressive regime can be.
Carl meets his demise in a rather tragic and unexpected way. He's shot during a chaotic situation.