Interesting...

Be sure to keep this in mind: ALL fiction is meant to "entertain" the reader. I know of no fiction that is intended to make the reader feel miserable. Granted, there may be moments in a story that make the reader squirm or cringe, but those emotions are usually tolerated due to the belief that the characters or situations that cause the misery will be overcome in the end.

My tale is simply one that doesn't end happily. Believe it or not, my story isn't the first to have that sort of outcome. Man, I'm just glad I didn't request a "snuff" tale. Imagine the sort of debate we'd be having then! Luckily for me, snuff doesn't "trip my trigger." (is that a pun? Hmmm)

If you want to tack-on a cheerful ending to my tale, be my guest. If you want to add a few years to the victim, be my guest.

Just don't write anything unless you're willing to put for a good effort, and have a good grasp of the English language.

Bad writing sucks.

And "yes," you're right: rape is a crime. (I'm glad to see you have a firm grasp on The Law.) Just keep in mind that this is a STORY we're talking about here. You're having trouble seeing the difference between a fictional tale and an unlawful criminal act perpetrated against a real person.

Also: believe it or not, not all people read the exact same sort of stories. I hope that doesn't come as a surprise.

Sorry if I sound sarcastic; it's just depressing when I have to explain obvious facts to (presumably) adults that should be able to grasp the diffrence between fantasy and reality.

Once again: Happy Holidays!!