TTD: Themes/Tropes I like to write

(I just got home from a party; it's still Saturday for me. ;p )

12/6: Themes that appeal to me while writing. (mako_lies)

Let me see if I can put a few words to this.

( A few things I like to write about )

TTD: Themes I look for in fiction

A lot of these are the same as the things like to write. But I can name a few more things:

1. I almost always read speculative fiction. I can't think of the last thing that I read that didn't have some form of magic, supernatural or science fiction element to it.

2. Post-apocalyptic fantasy is a particular favorite, with some caveats. I have a lot of anxiety issues; reading a believable narrative about the end of the world would probably give me nightmares for days. But if the story starts after the world ends and talks about the survivors, I'll probably enjoy it. Last Man on Earth narratives are the same way.

3. I will always prefer psychological horror to slasher-style horror. Also I seem to love horror elements in video games, but don't like watching horror films as much. I suppose it has something to do with a lack of control in films; I always end up yelling at the characters. At least in games you have the illusion of being able to do something about it.