Why We Need Dark Romance Stories

Some might ask why we write and read stories about love gone dangerously wrong. These stories do important work. They help us spot warning signs, validate the experiences of people who've survived toxic relationships, and let us explore our fears about intimacy and trust in a safe space.

We need these stories for the same reason we need fables about witches and warlocks. It teaches us that we can survive. Just as fairy tales once warned children about dangers in the forest, these darker love stories help us recognize and escape real-world threats disguised as romance.

Writing these stories means finding the right balance. The obsessive character must feel real enough to be frightening but not so realistic that we're simply exploiting trauma. The key is focusing on the emotional truth of how obsession works while keeping a clear line between fiction and exploitation.

Through thriller writing, we can look at how love turns into possession, how devotion becomes destruction, and how the line between romance and danger can blur until it disappears.

Ready to Push Beyond Your Comfort Zone?

Are you ready to explore what happens when love becomes the monster? On February 12th at 6:30 PM CT, join me and fellow authors, actors, and storytellers for The Reckoning, a virtual thriller event exploring obsession, betrayal, and love gone dangerously wrong.

Secure your spot at http://bit.ly/thereckoning2026.