Thread 6 – Unspoken. [0.5. Red Thread of Fate]
On November 27, 2024 By Fang DokjaIn Arc 0.5. Red Thread of FateEdit
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Content and Trigger Warnings for the Story
This story contains themes, language, and dynamics that may be distressing or triggering to some readers. Please consider the following content and trigger warnings before proceeding:
1. Verbal aggression and bullying – The story contains instances of characters using derogatory language, name-calling, and harsh criticism directed at one another, often to belittle or demean.
2. Physical aggression – A character grabs and yanks another by their hair and collar, exerting physical dominance in a way that may evoke discomfort or trigger past experiences of physical abuse.
3. Power imbalances and humiliation – There are repeated displays of one character asserting dominance over another, including forcing compliance and making disparaging comments about their appearance and capabilities.
4. Themes of neglect and deprivation – A character’s past experiences with hunger, neglect, and emotional deprivation are implied and subtly interwoven into their present behavior, highlighting deep psychological scars.
5. Tension involving food and nourishment – A character’s hesitation and discomfort with eating, coupled with another character’s insistence, may evoke feelings of distress for readers sensitive to themes of food-related struggles or trauma.
6. Emotional abuse and manipulation – The dynamic between the characters often involves cruel remarks, passive-aggressive behavior, and emotional manipulation, which contribute to a toxic and hostile environment.
7. Mockery of physical appearance – One character frequently makes derogatory comments about the other’s appearance, including their weight and general demeanor, which may be triggering for readers sensitive to body-shaming or image-related insults.
8. Power struggles in forced proximity – The narrative centers around characters being coerced to work together despite evident animosity, creating moments of sustained tension and psychological strain.
9. Mentions of Malnutrition and Poor Health: A character is depicted as visibly malnourished and in poor physical condition, which is remarked upon in detail by another.
10. Physical Handling: There are instances where one character exerts physical control over the other, such as grabbing or positioning them, which may feel invasive or uncomfortable.
11. Social Isolation and Detachment: A character displays extreme social withdrawal and detachment, highlighting themes of loneliness and alienation.
12. Themes of Class and Poverty: The story alludes to significant disparities in social and economic status between the characters, with one character being visibly impoverished and neglected.
13. Obsession and Unsettling Behavior: Depictions of obsessive, compulsive behaviors and unsettling fixation, which may evoke discomfort or anxiety.
14. Tension-Laden Physical Interaction: The story includes scenes where one character physically moves another in a controlling manner, creating a charged and uneasy atmosphere.
15. Emotional Vulnerability: Depictions of characters grappling with complex, overwhelming emotions, including confusion, frustration, and moments of intense vulnerability, are central to the narrative.
16. Physical Intimacy and Boundaries: Scenes include physical closeness and prolonged embraces between characters, one of whom struggles with understanding and expressing emotions, creating power dynamics and potential discomfort for readers sensitive to such themes.
17. Age Gap in Developing Romance: The narrative explores a romantic connection where a significant age gap exists between two characters, with one being 7 years old and the other 2 years old. This dynamic may raise questions about agency, maturity, and consent.
18. Exploration of Unbreakable Bonds: The story examines the idea of a “fated” connection that overrides personal agency and introduces themes of predestination, which could be unsettling.
19. Character Miscommunication: Misunderstandings and emotional misalignment between characters are a source of tension and discomfort throughout.
20. Foul and Explicit Language: The story frequently uses harsh and explicit language to convey intense emotions, frustration, or conflict.
21. Age Gap in a Developing Romantic Subplot: The narrative includes a slow-building romantic tension between two characters with a significant age difference (approximately five to six years). Both characters are minors, and their interactions are framed in a developmental and emotional context but could be uncomfortable for some readers.
22. Emotional Detachment and Social Isolation: Some characters display extreme aloofness, lack of typical emotional responses, and difficulty connecting socially, which may be unsettling to readers sensitive to themes of isolation or atypical communication.
23. Mature and Subtle Romantic Themes Involving Minors: The story hints at romantic and emotional developments between underage characters in a way that could evoke discomfort. The treatment of these themes, while subtle, may be inappropriate for all audiences.
24. Manipulative and Self-Destructive Thought Patterns: Internal dialogue and actions of certain characters reveal manipulative tendencies and unhealthy coping mechanisms, which could be triggering for readers sensitive to depictions of such behavior.
Reader Advisory
This story delves into complex emotional landscapes and ambiguous relationships. While it strives to explore character growth and relational nuances, some aspects may feel morally ambiguous or emotionally heavy. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
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Status: Draft #1
Last Edited: November 27, 2024
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Deon followed Reine silently as they left the Principal’s office, her expression deadpan as usual. But deep inside, a small flicker of something alien and uncomfortable burned—concern. Genuine, actual concern. She didn’t know how to organize a ball. She didn’t even know how to function in a basic social setting. Hell, the closest thing she’d had to a “social gathering” was standing quietly in the corner of an orphanage’s weekly chore rotation. And now, she was somehow expected to plan a grand event and dance in it?
She could hardly care about anything normally, but this wasn’t negotiable. Principal Damien Parlor had given an order. And orders were absolute.
Reine, however, was visibly vibrating with rage, his clenched fists practically punching holes in the air. She could feel his icy glare burning the side of her head, but as usual, she didn’t acknowledge it.
“This is ridiculous,” Reine muttered, just loud enough for her to hear. “I could have handled this on my own. Why the hell do you even exist?”
She didn’t respond. She never responded to him. It was like talking to a brick wall with worse hygiene.
Finally, Reine stopped in his tracks, spun around, and grabbed Deon by the collar of her black hoodie. He yanked her off the ground like she was a stray cat, her feet dangling a few inches above the cobblestone path.
“Listen, you little freak,” he hissed, his blood-red eyes boring into hers. “I’m not about to let you screw this up for me. So we’re going to figure this out together. Whether you like it or not.”
Deon blinked slowly, her face as blank as ever. “…Okay,” she said flatly.
Reine’s eyebrow twitched. Oh, now she speaks?
“Unbelievable,” he muttered under his breath as he started dragging her along by the scruff of her hoodie.
Deon let it happen without protest. She had long since accepted that she had no say in how people handled her physical presence. It was just easier to let people do whatever.
Reine didn’t stop until they reached his dorm room, a lavish and spotless space that practically screamed I’m better than you. He slammed the door shut, dropped Deon unceremoniously onto the plush carpet, and began pacing furiously.
Deon sat cross-legged on the floor like a discarded rag doll, her hands resting in her lap.
“We have one month,” Reine snapped, running a hand through his curly black hair in frustration. “One month to plan the most important event this academy has ever seen. And you, of all people, are supposed to help me? How the hell is this my life?”
Deon stared at him blankly.
“Do you even know how to throw a party?” Reine demanded.
“No,” she said simply.
Reine threw his hands in the air. “Of course you don’t! Why would you? You look like you’ve never even seen a party, let alone attended one.”
“That’s true,” Deon said, her tone as lifeless as ever.
Reine stopped pacing and stared at her, his expression torn between disbelief and disgust. “You’re serious?”
Deon nodded.
He pinched the bridge of his nose, muttering something about gods testing him. “Okay. Fine. Whatever. You just… sit there and don’t get in my way. I’ll come up with a plan.”
Deon didn’t move, didn’t blink. She just… sat there.
Reine glared at her again, his mind racing with thoughts of every socialite, noblewoman, and accomplished event planner he’d ever encountered. They were elegant, refined, capable. Everything Deon was not.
“This is going to be a disaster,” he said, flopping dramatically onto the couch.
Deon tilted her head slightly. “Then why did you bring me here?”
Reine froze. His mouth opened to retort, but no words came out. Why had he brought her here? He could have just left her to fend for herself. It’s not like she’d complain.
After a long pause, he sighed heavily and rubbed his temples. “Because,” he said reluctantly, “if we fail this, it reflects on me. And I refuse to let you drag my reputation down with you.”
“Okay,” Deon said, as expressionless as ever.
Reine groaned. “Stop agreeing with me. It’s weird.”
Deon blinked. “Okay.”
“Stop that!”
Deon fell silent, her blank stare now aimed at the decorative chandelier above.
Reine glared at her for a moment longer before shaking his head and pulling out the folder Damien had given them. “Fine. Let’s get this over with.”
As he began flipping through the pages, muttering about themes and budgets, Deon continued to sit silently on the floor, her mind already wandering to how utterly pointless all of this felt.
One thing was certain: this was going to be a very, very long month.
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