Dark Romance: Toxic, Obsessive, Sultry and Irresistible

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Romantic horror is a popular genre among young readers: dark stories about obsessive love, manipulation, power games and unhealthy relationships.

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The world of dark romance stories is both attractive and dangerous. Readers and viewers look for romantic passion, forbidden love and deep emotions in it, but they often drift unnoticed into a narrative that can normalize abuse. Where is the line between fiction and reality? Do these stories act as mere entertainment, or can they plant dangerous patterns in our subconscious?