Someone once asked...

“How does one create traumatic stories for your OCs (Original Characters) without out it seeming like angst slop.”

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Someone answered with kindness...

i guess if it doesn’t come out of nowhere and actually gives background as to why your character is the way they are

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Wandering voices — answers no one has read yet

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Another soul answered...

hm just say they were abused or hurt

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Another soul answered...

Everything that is written in a story must have purpose, and work towards the end goal of that story. Otherwise, it's useless information for the reader. Making the trauma your OC goes through relevant to the story will prevent it from becoming angst slop. Good luck!