Shane, quoting Natasa wrote:
As for the desire to write stories in which someone gets hurt (and I'm not immune to this, either) - I guess the shrinks would label it as a kind of regression, but I really don't think it should upset anyone. I'd rather say it's a case of our own neurosis curing us, a way to let off some steam. If you (I mean 'anyone') can find a way of presenting your private chimeras to the world without the world flinching, then good for you.
I don't think it's working. I just saw a whole lot of people flinch...
I may be misunderstanding you, Shane, but I found Natasa's post (as ever from her) insightful, compassionate and well-judged.
Una