Yes, often they can be. Dark suicidal stories might indicate that the person creating or sharing them is struggling with deep emotional pain, depression, or other mental health problems. It could be a cry for help or a way of expressing their internal turmoil.
We can encourage them to seek professional help. Suggest therapy or counseling. We can also offer to help them find resources like mental health hotlines or local support groups. Additionally, staying in touch with them regularly, checking on how they are feeling, and reminding them that they are not alone can make a big difference. If we know they are into writing, we could also suggest writing about more positive things or exploring other themes as a way to shift their perspective.
Yes, there could be. For example, a fanfic might explore a reader - inserted character who has suicidal tendencies but then finds purpose through the complex world of Game of Thrones. Maybe they form unexpected alliances or are inspired by the resilience of certain GoT characters, which helps them overcome those dark thoughts. However, these types of fanfics are not as common as others.
One way to address it could be through the power of friendship. For example, Harry and Ron could notice Hermione's distress early on. They might then make an extra effort to include her in all their activities, constantly reassuring her of her value to them and the group. This could slowly start to pull Hermione out of her suicidal thoughts.
Some fanfictions handle it by showing Ruby's journey towards recovery. They might introduce a character who acts as a support system, like a new friend or an older mentor, who helps her see the value in her life again.
One story is about a young man who felt extremely isolated. He had lost his job and all his friends seemed to have abandoned him. He stood on the edge of a bridge one night, the wind was howling and the water below looked black and menacing. But at the last moment, a stranger passing by noticed him and started a conversation. This simple act of human connection made him step back from the edge.
They're tragic because love is supposed to be a positive, life - affirming force. But in these stories, it leads to death. It's the destruction of the hope that love usually brings.
In 'Wuthering Heights', Heathcliff's love for Catherine was all - consuming. When Catherine died, Heathcliff was so devastated that he essentially willed himself to die. His life became a slow decline after her passing as his love for her was so strong that he couldn't bear to live without her.
The Genocide Route in Undertale can be seen as having elements related to self - destruction on a metaphorical level. When the player goes on this extremely violent path, it's like the world is being destroyed, and the characters within it. This can be related to suicidal tendencies in that it's a complete annihilation of the in - game world which might parallel a character's own self - destruction if they were real. It shows how extreme actions can lead to a very dark and 'dead - end' state, much like how suicidal thoughts can lead to a tragic end.
Despair is a common theme. Characters often feel hopeless about their situations, whether it's due to poverty, social ostracism, or mental illness. For example, in many stories, the protagonist may have lost everything and see no way out but to consider ending their life.