The Delirium of Sacrifice

by ASTRAENGE

He remembers… laughter. Trees. A voice calling his name. Then nothing. The sickness eats away at Sirreth Saenerys. It steals his memories, dulls his emotions, and makes him a stranger even to himself. Forks is quiet, safe—but suffocating. Until Bella comes back.

1. CONTENT WARNING

Trigger Warnings for The Delirium of Sacrifice

Mental Health Themes:

Depictions of mental illness and mental health decline.
Delirium, dissociation, and fragmented memories.
Persistent apathy and emotional detachment.
Episodes of heightened sensory overload and paranoia.
Suicidal ideation (implied or subtle).

Trauma and Abuse:

Depictions of physical assault (including traumatic injuries).
References to sexual assault (SA) and its aftermath (non-explicit).
Flashbacks and fragmented recollections of past trauma.
Emotional and physical manipulation.
Mentions of childhood neglect and loss.

Medical Content:

Detailed descriptions of medical procedures and hospital stays.
Mentions of seizures, including their physical and emotional toll.
References to experimental treatments and injections.
Pain management, medication use, and their side effects.
Accelerated healing and body-related anomalies.

Violence:

Accidental injuries and their consequences
Depictions of self-inflicted harm during hallucinations (e.g., pulling out IVs)
A near-death car accident involving a school parking lot.

Isolation and Alienation:

Feelings of being ostracized or misunderstood.
Difficulty connecting with others due to illness and trauma.
Themes of Existential Questioning and Self-identity.

Supernatural and Unexplained Phenomena:

Hallucinations involving shadows and voices.
Physical symptoms connected to non-human origins.
Discussions of mythical species and ancient practices.

Death and Loss:

Loss of a parent (mother) at a young age.
Grief and survivor's guilt.
References to characters' near-death experiences.

Relationships:

Strained familial relationships (e.g., with Bella and Charlie).
Themes of dependency and protection within friendships.

Bullying and Peer Conflict:

Implied ostracism and subtle bullying by peers.
Social judgment and gossip following traumatic events.

Substance Mentions:

Depictions of cigarette smoke and its lingering effects

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Author Note

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LAST EDITED: 22/11/2024