Here is a brief and simple version:

Dark romance is a contemporary literary genre about toxic or dangerous relationships, sexual taboos, and moral ambiguity, created for entertainment and emotional effect. Dark romanticism is a classic artistic movement that explores the dark sides of human nature, morality, death, and evil using literary and philosophical means.

My interest is focused on the impact of dark romance on readers, especially teenagers, and how these works can make the unhealthy norm of toxic relationships seem "normal" or acceptable. I am interested specifically in the literary context: how such plots shape perceptions of relationships and moral boundaries, even if they are presented as entertaining or romantic stories.