DISCLAIMER/WARNING PAGE. The actual story starts on the next chapter, but you may want to read this before you start (especially if you have something that triggers you).
Overall story rating: M (not for smut, but for reasons listed in the extremely long disclaimer below).
Rating of Part 1: T. This part mostly sets up the background of the characters and gets the plot going.
of Part 2: M. This is where shit really hits the fan, in case you can't figure that out.
of Part 3: T/M (depending on how things work out). This is how things work out.
Overall Primary Genres: Adventure/Family.
Other genres: Mystery/Friendship/Angst/Humor/Romance? (depending on what your definition of romance is, because that definition gets a little twisted in here).
This is mainly an OC-centric story in the beginning, so bear with me. I will consider every request given to me for this story, but keep in mind that most of it is already written and that some things can't be changed because of that. Any requests as to what you'd like to see in this story (excluding smut, but can include funny scenes, favorite ships, etc.) can be posted in the reviews, and I will add them to the list of things to consider (with guest reviewer "Geronimo's" requests at the top). Also, this is a three-part story. Once I've posted the sequel(s), I'll leave notes here for whoever doesn't want to (or can't) follow me.
Giant Warning: this story is NOT for everyone!
Risqué themes include:
-various mental disorders (and their causes, which is what really deserves a warning)
-nearly nonstop swearing
-general sex stuff (no smut, though)
-prostitution
-abuse of all kinds (verbal, emotional, and physical), possibly including outright rape (this particular part won't described in detail)
-unhealthy relationships of all kinds
-suicide
-racism and sexism if you squint
-polyamorous relationships (if that's not your cup of tea, be warned)
...and of course (I really shouldn't have to give people a warning for this, but because I'm nice and I accept that not everyone has the same views as I do, I will)...
-all manner of things that would make homophobes run for the hills
Everything listed above will appear in the story, although not necessarily in the first part, hence the lower rating. You'll get eased into the dark stuff (mostly). This story will start out light and slowly get darker and darker until you need a flashlight (and possibly a few tissues, depending on how attached you are to the characters involved).
Ratings (and warnings) will be posted by chapter, like my other stories. Except for the stuff that would scare homophobes. You folks will just have to tread lightly.
I know that gay marriage is legal in America now, but because of the story's timing, it isn't legal yet for a majority of the story (which is also set in America; duh).
While this story is in the point of view of an Irish narrator, it's in American English (you'll find out why in the story), so no hate!
While the story is mine, most of the characters are not, and there are quite a few scenes that have been borrowed from the movies and/or referenced (duh, it's a fanfiction).
Before you read, you might want to understand the concept of intellectualization (one of many psychological defense mechanisms). According to an article by Abha Khetarpal, intellectualization "separates an individual from the emotional constitutes and elements of an upsetting happening, redirecting one's focus towards the facts".
Love you all,
-carrie