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The Golden Girl is one of the best dark crime psychological thriller story I'm reading in wattpad right now. it's rare to find stories in such genre not written in a particular character's 1st person POV. It's refreshing and the one thing I love about it is the absence of romance, making it a pure thriller and action story.
          
          Highly recommended!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/321532712?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details_button&wp_uname=RainbowSupremacy

Dasha Taran, ang pambansang portrayer ng Filipino Wattpad GxG stories :-D

one of the things that really grinds my gears about these kinds of stories is this: making the killer seem like a hero or vigilante, while the authorities are portrayed as clueless or incompetent. it completely undermines the role of law enforcement and the justice system. Sure, the justice system isn't perfect, and it definitely has flaws (especially when it comes to things like bias, corruption, or systemic issues), but that doesn't mean that the idea of law enforcement actually solving crimes and bringing criminals to justice should be diminished or mocked.
          
          In these kinds of stories, the police are often depicted as bumbling or frustrated because they can't catch the killer, who somehow seems to be doing a better job than they are. It's as if the narrative suggests that they're too slow or too restricted by rules, while the killer, whose actions are illegal and dangerous; can just go around and do whatever they want because they're "right" in their eyes.
          
          The problem with this is that it can paint a dangerous picture about how we view real-life law enforcement. It's not just about making the police look ineffective; it's about showing that the murderer, someone who's acting outside the law gets to play judge and executioner. It takes away the importance of having a justice system that's based on fairness, due process, and accountability. When you make the authorities out to be powerless and the killer somehow more "righteous," it can confuse readers about the real consequences of violence and crime.
          
          It's a total slap in the face to the hardworking people who do their best to bring justice and safety to society, even if they don't always succeed. It also can romanticize the idea of taking the law into your own hands, which, in reality, can have disastrous consequences.

and the trope of using mental disorders like DID or trauma to "explain" away murder, especially when the killer is only taking out "bad people" is not only overused but also incredibly harmful and simplistic. It reduces complex issues like trauma or mental illness to convenient plot devices to justify violence. The problem with this is that it completely overlooks the reality of mental health and how people with disorders like DID are not violent or dangerous just because of their condition. 
          
          When the killer is framed as doing something "good" by murdering bad people (or people who've done bad things), it can also send a really messed-up message. It's like the story tries to make the killer sympathetic, as if murder can be justified if the person has a tragic backstory. but that completely ignores the gravity of what they're doing. Killing is still killing, no matter the justification, and the people being harmed have real lives, too.
          
          And  the whole thing with the police "almost losing their minds" just to figure it out adds this mystery element to make the whole thing feel even more thrilling. but it also sort of makes light of the real-world impact of violent crimes, as though it's just a fun puzzle or game to be solved, instead of focusing on the actual human suffering that comes with those acts.
          
          It's frustrating because it's a pattern where authors might be trying to make their killers more "human" or "tragic" but it ends up feeling superficial and disrespectful to those who actually experience trauma or mental health issues.
          
          I think it would work so much better if the story treated these characters' trauma or mental disorders with more depth and complexity, instead of just using it to excuse bad behavior. Instead of making the trauma a reason for violence, why not explore how the character struggles with it and tries to find healthier ways to cope or overcome it? That would feel more real and respectful.

and tropes that can get really frustrating and problematic are the use of mental disorders like Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) to justify a character's actions, especially something as serious as murder, can feel incredibly disrespectful to both the disorder itself and the real people who struggle with it. It's not just lazy storytelling, but it also kind of reduces complex issues into a cheap excuse for violent behavior.
          
          
          The thing is, DID is a serious mental health condition where a person has distinct identities, but that doesn't mean one of their alters justifies committing murder, especially not for the sake of the plot. using it to make the character seem "tragic" or "misunderstood" without properly exploring the real struggles of living with DID or other mental health issues is not only unrealistic, it can be harmful to those who actually live with those conditions.
          
          And the people the killer harms or kills? It just feels like the story brushes over the fact that someone still suffered because of these actions. It creates this weird double standard where the killer is forgiven because they didn't mean to do it, but the victims are just treated as "bad people" who somehow deserve to get killed, bypassing the police or any law enforcement agencies. that's not how things works, and it kind of messes with how mental health is understood in general.
          
          It's a tough line to walk, because mental health can play a huge role in a character's development, but it needs to be done carefully, with respect and awareness. sometimes stories use these issues in a really shallow way just to make things "spicy" or controversial, and that's when it gets problematic.

It's so frustrating when a plot feels like it's just been done so many times and yet it still gets recycled, especially in places like Wattpad where it seems to blow up. The "vigilante serial killer" trope is definitely overdone, and it can get pretty predictable. The part where they leave a specific item like a flower or a trinket—I'm like, come on, we've seen that in so many different stories.
          
          The thing is, while these tropes can work in the right hands (like, a creative twist or deeper character development), it often feels lazy when it’s just a new coat of paint on the same idea. The serial killer who kills "bad" people for the greater good, and leaves a symbolic object behind; it's almost like a template that authors just plug and play into their story. You could change the names, occupations, and setting, and it's still the same thing. 
          
          
          Yeah. Sure. 
          
          What's even more annoying is that readers can still eat it up. It's because some people find it thrilling, or maybe they like the "edgy" vibe of the story, but when a trope is so overused, it loses its shock value or emotional punch. It's like, you know exactly where it's going.

as a reader, I prefer the third person limited or the third person omniscient POV than the 1st person POV.
          
          well, it's like this(for me) :
          
          first-person POV can feel tiring sometimes, especially when it's the kind of unreliable narrator that overthinks everything or gets too bogged down in their internal monologue. When the protagonist's head is constantly filled with self-reflection and emotional overanalyzing, it can make the story drag. It's a cool technique, but yeah, after a while, it can feel heavy; especially if the character doesn't have a clear, strong voice or if they're prone to making impulsive decisions(like following their intrusive thoughts more) that don't really move the plot forward. 
          
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          like I said, it's an opinion. have a good day.

Here's why serial killer ala vigilante style/trope are a hit here in wattpad:
          
          A vigilante is someone who takes the law into their own hands and seeks justice outside of the official legal system. they typically do this because they believe the legal system is either ineffective, corrupt, or unable to deliver justice for certain wrongs. Vigilantes often act without authority and may resort to violence or other extreme methods to punish or stop people they believe deserve to be punished [e.g: child molesters, sexual offenders, corrupt officials, human traffickers.]
          
          In many stories, vigilantes are portrayed as morally complex characters, sometimes seen as heroes, sometimes as anti-heroes; because they're doing what they believe is right, but they often break the law in the process. 
          
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          At the end of the day, people love comfort. When they pick up a book, they often want something they know they'll enjoy, and something they don't have to work too hard to understand. That's why those formulas: vigilante killers, tragic backstories, or the protagonists falling for the villain or anti-hero are so popular. Readers know what to expect, and that can be really appealing. It's like a safety net. They don't have to think too much or challenge their own ideas; the story just feels good because it taps into familiar emotions and tropes.
          
          The "Romanticized" Villain Appeal
          
          There's a huge cultural fascination with antiheroes and villains who are both terrifying and somehow alluring. The killer with a tragic back story or childhood trauma; and the protagonists who falls in love with them. it's a classic trope that pulls people in because it's exciting, unpredictable, and lets readers explore a complex, darker side of human nature without feeling too uncomfortable. It's exciting to see something "bad" get glorified or forgiven because it taps into people's curiosity about the darker side of life, but in a way that doesn't make them feel guilty for enjoying it.

I just finished watch the kdrama "Link: Eat, Love, Kill." and it only solidified my dislike for stories that normalizes and even glorifies stalking, making it romantic—and the readers who love it.
          
          "Ikaw lang ang tanggap kong stalker, Young Lady blah, blah...."
          
          
          girl, are you seriously not aware how dangerously deranged stalkers are? those people are psychopaths, they don't feel love but they get extremely obsessed. so you saying that because you're smitten by a red flag character, then you need help. there's a reason why Haunting Adeline was banned...
          
          
          It was never a good book to begin with. stalking someone is never romantic. It's gross.

hmmm. some people are happy Dasha Taran noticed their fave story daw. that she's requesting to read it. alangan naman. ayaw nyong tigilan yung tao, eh. You flooded her DMs, even Deva's. natural, she'll get curious dahil nagkalat kayo dun.
          
          among all the writers here who used Deva and Dasha as portrayers, yung mga fans ng story na yun ang pinaka-malala.
          
          I wish Deva would use Google translate so that she'll read how you called her boyfriend the name of a Dog.
          
          and oh, good evening to AlySaint123.
          
          buhay pa 'ko, teh.
          
          
          wala lang. sinabi ko lang.