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A Deeper Dive Into The Content Warnings for What Darkness Binds

SPOILER ALERT: This page contains plot details that may affect your reading experience. Please proceed with caution.

Important Message

💗 Mental Health Matters
💗 Your Mental Health Matters
💗 You Matter

Please prioritize your well-being. Remember: Self-care is not selfish—it's essential!

 

Point of View Guide

This book primarily follows Aurora's perspective, with specific chapter notes:

  • Chapter 9: Setting changes to Earth

  • Chapter 10: Returns to the Faye Realm

  • All chapters maintain consistent POV throughout - no mid-chapter switches

 

⚠️ Trigger Warnings

Continuous Themes Throughout the Book

  • Strong Language/Swearing

  • Violence, Gore, and Combat Scenes

  • Life-Threatening Situations

  • Plague/Illness References

  • Occult Themes (Demons, Lucifer, The Devil)

  • War/Fighting/Weapon Use

Mental Health & Trauma Content

  • Mental Illness, Anxiety, and PTSD (Aurora's character)

  • Panic Attacks and Flashbacks (Primarily Chapters 18 & 20)

  • Abandonment and Poor Parenting Themes (Aurora's Backstory)

  • Childhood Trauma (Physical and Sexual Abuse - Aurora's backstory)

Violence & Death

  • Death/Grief (Chapters 12, 26, and 27)

  • Torture/Restraints (Chapters 16 and 17)

  • Death by Burning/Fire (Chapter 12)

  • Blood Mention (Chapters 16, 17, 32) 

  • Blood Drinking (Chapter 18)

Sexual Content

  • Explicit Sexual Content (Chapters 31, 32, 34, and 35)

  • Male/Male Sexual Content (Chapter 32)

  • Multiple Partner Scenarios (Reverse Harem)

  • Various Sexual Acts Including Anal, Oral, M/M

Supernatural & Ritual Content

  • Knife Play/Blood Rituals/Branding (Chapters 16, 17, 32)

  • Religious Discussions (Chapter 6 and Conversations Between Aurora and Lucien)

  • Witch Trials/Persecution (Chapter 6)

  • Snake Content (From Chapter 10 onward)

 

📖 Chapter Skip Guide

Chapters That Can Be Skipped

Chapters 16 & 17

  • Contains: Cave torture scene, chains, shackles, altar, knife use, blood magic

  • Note: While these chapters contain important information, it is recapped later in the story

Chapters 31 & 32

  • Contains: Major explicit sexual content, blood ritual, M/M content

  • Note: Can be skipped without missing crucial plot points

 

Chapters to Read with Caution (If Spicy Content Makes You Uncomfortable)

Chapter 34

  • Contains: Brief shower scene (Sebastian/Aurora)

  • Note: Not recommended to skip completely - contains important plot points

Chapter 35

  • Contains: Brief sexual content at start

  • Note: Not recommended to skip completely - contains important plot points

 

Additional Information

📚 About the Novel: What Darkness Binds is a reverse harem romance fantasy featuring dark themes. The female main character (Aurora) has multiple romantic partners throughout the story.

 

Important Notes

  • The book ends on a cliffhanger

  • Snake content begins in Chapter 10 and continues throughout

  • Religious themes and discussions appear throughout

  • Occult elements are woven throughout the narrative

 

Thank you for reviewing these warnings. Your reading experience and comfort are important to me. Enjoy your journey through What Darkness Binds!

*[FMC]: Female Main Character *[POV]: Point of View *[M/M]: Male/Male

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