EXTREMELY GRAPHIC MENTIONS BELOW – PLEASE DO NOT READ IF DISCUSSION OF “THAT KIND” OF VIOLENCE WILL DISTURB YOU.

At some point in the writing timeline, there is no point delaying the inevitable.  I recently finished writing the rape scene of Shinigami.  It’s very pivotal to the latter section of the plot.  For some of you out there, it may be a bit much to have to read a scene, so as I get closer to a final draft, I will post which chapter it occurs so you can be aware.

I don’t like rape scenes in romance novels.  Of course, only persons I would call “strange” would actually like such a thing.  In romance novels, however, there is apparently something known as a “rape fantasy.”  That’s right, particularly you females out there, you apparently wished to be raped.  According to such a tradition, one character – usually male – really wants to get laid with another character – usually female.  They BS random love stuff.  It’s all about sex.  Then the female “resists” but there is usually either a show of she didn’t really mean her resistance or DEEP DOWN she REALLY REALLY wanted it.

HEY AUTHORS, I realize you are doing this for the $, but what ARE you thinking perpetuating such crap?  Other than “thank you, audience, here’s more money?”

I’m no historian, and I could be wrong, but from what I understand, back in “the day,” women had to resist rape even until death.  She was a hell-bound prostitute otherwise.  Further, for some, it’s just expected women submit (just get married before the illegitimate kids are born).

I’m definitely not perpetuating that crap.  Well, except for when I’d be spoofing the genre to point out this as obvious crap.  It’s apparently more prevalent in historical romances and those with very high maturity (graphic sex – let’s be honest and call this example rape) levels.

Scene written.  Characters must deal with the aftermath.  Did I mention two other characters walk in and witness some of it?  Further dislike of a certain antagonist.  Shinigami continues.