Is the 'demon rapes girl bedpost story' a well - known horror trope in literature?

I'm not sure if it's a well - known horror story. It could be something very specific within a certain sub - genre or a very local or niche creation.

One way could be to change the act of rape to a non - violent encounter. For example, the demon could be magically bound to the bedpost and the girl could be the one to free it through an act of kindness, turning it into a story of redemption instead of horror.

Another example can be found in Jeanette Winterson's 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'. The main character has relationships with other women that are full of passion and a certain kind of 'seduction'. The way the story delves into the nature of female - female love and attraction in a somewhat repressive religious environment is quite remarkable.

It's not likely a well - known horror story in the mainstream sense. Most of the well - known horror stories have been around for a long time and have been popularized through various media. While there could be some underground or less - known horror tales with such a premise, it doesn't seem to have the kind of widespread recognition that classic horror stories do. There are so many horror concepts out there, and this one seems rather specific and not as commonly told as others.

No. In most literature, the more common plot is the opposite way around, with male-on-female aggression being more frequently depicted due to historical and cultural norms. However, in modern and more progressive literature, all kinds of power dynamics and situations are being explored.

Yes, it is. In horror literature and movies, the idea of a girl (or any person really) being eaten by a plant is a fairly common trope. It plays on our primal fears of being consumed by nature. Plants are usually seen as passive, so when they become predators, it creates a sense of unease and horror.

Vampire stories have evolved over time with different themes like the vampire's struggle with their nature, their relationships with humans in a romantic or antagonistic way. But a scenario where a vampire rapes a man goes against the general moral and ethical boundaries of storytelling. So, in the realm of well - explored vampire stories, this is not a known plot.

It is not a common plot. The reason is that our cultural and social norms have been shaped in a way that we are more used to male - as - perpetrator scenarios. In literature, when such a story of a girl rapes a boy is told, it is usually to shock the readers and make them re - evaluate their assumptions about gender, power, and consent. For example, in some feminist literature that aims to break gender stereotypes, it might be used as a tool to show that women can also be in a position of power abuse, although this is still not as prevalent as the opposite scenario.

One example could be 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu. It has elements of lesbian undertones within a horror context. The relationship between Carmilla and the protagonist has an alluring yet eerie quality that blurs the lines between attraction and horror.

Yes, there are some works that touch on such disturbing themes in a more artistic or symbolic way, like certain Gothic literature pieces. However, this kind of content is often extremely controversial and not for the faint - hearted. For example, some old - fashioned horror tales might have elements that verge on these themes but are usually wrapped up in a more complex narrative about human nature and the darkness within.