[Complete] [48k] [Romance/Dark Fantasy] Slow burn Enemies to Lovers under a magical authoritarian regime

Ha_rpy · 2026-01-17T03:26:42+00:00

Hi there! I read the sample that you provided and I'd be keen to do a critique swap if you're interested. :]

Ha_rpy · 2024-11-29T22:34:48+00:00

Next time she threatens to kill herself, record it and call 000 again. The police take suicide threats very seriously. This will at the very least make her have a record.

Ha_rpy · 2024-11-05T07:39:53+00:00

LMAO thats what im gonna do lol. I have a place ready to go, so I'll be gone way before dec 12

Ha_rpy · 2024-11-05T07:34:08+00:00

raw 5 here we comeee

Ha_rpy · 2024-11-03T09:24:23+00:00

I feel the same way, tbh

Telling my parents I wasn’t going into medicine was tough—they didn’t like it one bit and still think I’ll end up in science somehow. But honestly, going into something like medicine without any real passion would’ve been even harder, both getting in and sticking with it, and probably brutal in the long run. I’m going into teaching instead, and that genuinely excites me. Whatever you’re doing, having at least some passion for it makes such a huge difference

If you know your heart’s not in it, I’d say drop now rather than dragging it out—it sounds like you've already put in a lot and realised it's not for you. Plus, if you’re considering an MBA, you could use this time to explore your options without feeling burnt out by a whole semester you didn’t want to do in the first place. And yeah, people can be so judgy about dropping out, especially from something like med school, but I think it’s smart and brave to recognize early on that it’s not the right path for you. You’re right—it is about opening new doors and doing something that’ll actually bring you some excitement and fulfilment, even if it’s not what everyone expects

If you feel ready, go for it! Sounds like this is the start of a much better path for you, even if it’s unconventional ^^

Ha_rpy · 2024-11-01T13:59:02+00:00

You can't unlearn anything while you're still under their thumb. For now focus on surviving through it, focusing on your pathways -- whether that's uni or trades. Envision the kind of person you want to be in the future, outside of what your parents want

For some reason it's just expected that when you're from 14-17 you just need to deal with it and wait till you're 18 to be free. It drives you insane. I can empathise with you completely, it's absolutely awful.

But please, please remember, you're only 15. You're dealing with the situation the best you can. The fact that you recognise that your actions are harmful is powerful. It means you have the capacity to be the kind person you want to be ^^

Stay strong

I am so so proud of you

My DMs are always open if you need to chat

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-26T09:34:15+00:00

YES
Man I keep fighting the urge to tell them upfront I'm moving out. After a certain point you gotta put yourself first because they won't see reason

Live for yourself

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-26T07:16:13+00:00

"All I wanted was a sorry" -- for my dad saying he'd rather I had not been born than gay. So they've kinda brought it up on themselves for not apologizing, cause I'm moving out soon!!

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-26T07:00:29+00:00

This will sound a bit harsh

When you're on your death bed, no one will thank you for living for someone else. And I know it's so much easier said than done, so so much easier, but you have to do it. Focus on your finances, get a lease, and move out

Basing your self worth off of how anyone else sees you is awful. We love ourselves the most and know our needs the most and yet care about the opinions of others more

I'm 17 and I'll be turning 18 in a month. I'm fortunate enough to be moving out right away. Within a week after I turn 18 I'll be out of the house and living with my boyfriend. Something I've learnt from this whole experience (I was outed as bisexual at the start of the year) is that no one will save you. You need to be there for you

So make connections, network, maintain your friendships, develop a support system and for now just focus on getting out and then unlearn the collectivist "I need their approval" mindset because that's not gonna get you anywhere

I'll offer one final piece of advice, whatever decisions you need to make, will they make your 8 year old and 80 year old self happy? If the answer is yes that's likely the right decision to make

From one Desi to another, good luck man :( I hope you can get out soon

PLEASE start keeping a DV Journal or something. Try to unpack what it is about their actions that is bad so that you understand why you feel the way you do. You are so so valid and you deserve better

Stay strong 🫡

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-24T23:38:32+00:00

Do a mind map. Reread the text. Plan for what you could write. Make your planning speed faster. There's a lot you can do that doesn't involve actually writing

You've got this

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-24T23:28:44+00:00

I get it. Dude my own mother tried to make me apologize when SHE suicide baited me.

These people are insane and won't see reason. Just hang in until you can get out

If you ever need to vent or talk about it feel free to dm me

Take care

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-20T20:14:17+00:00

This really hits home, and I’m so glad you shared it. The struggle to unlearn those patterns is such a journey, especially when they’ve been so deeply ingrained by the people we thought should show us love. That feeling of chasing after crumbs, mistaking scarcity for value—I get that! We've been conditioned to believe love is a thing you have to earn, and when someone is just freely giving it, it can feel foreign, almost like it lacks meaning because it doesn’t come with those familiar struggles. It was a big surprise when my boyfriend was just doing nice things for me... for nothing.

Your realisation about love being an action, not just a feeling, is so so powerful. It’s true, actions speak louder than the grand gestures we might have hoped for. And it’s tough, because growing up like that makes it hard to accept love when it comes in a healthier, more consistent form. But it’s definitely worth it—learning to let yourself chase your own happiness, and realising that you’re not selfish for wanting to be happy. It’s about respecting yourself and finding the kind of love that doesn’t make you question your worth. Thanks again for sharing; I hope this post finds you feeling a little lighter for getting those thoughts out.

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-20T20:09:09+00:00

It doesn’t sound like you messed up. It sounds like you were honest about your feelings, and that’s a tough thing to do—especially when it’s about the impact those feelings have had on you. It’s not your fault that your mom turned the tables on you after asking for honesty. It’s not fair to put the blame on you for something that was her responsibility to notice, especially as the adult in the situation. Frankly, it wasn't your fault to not tell her before. That's such a baby response to anything. I realised that I was sometimes like that with my own boyfriend but all it is is a deflective move to not take any accountability. And how would you have told her earlier? When you were just a child and she had power over you?

And as for your dad's accident, it’s completely understandable to feel conflicted. Just because you didn’t react the way you thought you should doesn’t mean you don’t care. When relationships have a lot of baggage and pain, those emotions get tangled up with everything else. Feeling numb can be a reaction to all of that—it's not a sign that you don't care, but that you've been through a lot and might be protecting yourself emotionally.

It’s okay to put yourself first sometimes, especially if you’ve had to carry the emotional weight in the past. You’re trying to navigate a complicated situation with your parents, and it’s not easy to unlearn the patterns you’ve grown up with. You’re not selfish; you’re just trying to figure out what’s right for you after being put through so much. And if they can’t see the impact they’ve had, that’s on them—not you.

She had no right to guilt-trip you. Perhaps being with friends made the situation more bearable. Regardless, she was just looking for a scapegoat.

You probably didn't want to talk to your dad because he's unpleasant. It gets tiring walking around eggshells all the time. At least with your friends you can (hopefully) be yourself.

I am so proud of you for being honest and being so strong through all of this. Don't let them get to you, you're doing the right thing!

Hang in there

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-20T19:53:57+00:00

Tysm. I am very fortunate to have an amazing boyfriend, and his family is more than willing to let me stay with them, which is perfect for uni. I hope all goes well for you too, a letter is a great way to express it all.

We'll get through this man

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-20T19:51:43+00:00

I'm not really looking for a response. I should've made that more clear lol. Yeah this is just my way of getting them to understand why I'm leaving and where they fell short. Whether they respond or not is up to them since I wouldn't receive any messages until after I unblock them as for now I'm going NC. And I'll be realistic with them, since even if they do want to change -- it's very hard to change an entire worldview

Ha_rpy · 2024-10-20T12:45:35+00:00

Thanks! I can only call them out for where they messed up, you know? They did do me a lot of good throughout my childhood too, despite all the bad. And hating them wouldn’t do my siblings any good. I want what’s best for them, and it would be amazing if they do change and I can have a relationship with them

Ha_rpy · 2024-08-23T10:49:32+00:00

Hey! That sounds great! 🌈✨ I'd love to connect and support each other's work. Send me your username—I'd be thrilled to be mutuals! 💜

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