A character in a post - apocalyptic story could have a disturbing back story of being the sole survivor of a massacre in their small community. They witnessed the brutal killing of their family and friends by raiders. This experience has made them distrustful and extremely cautious, always on edge, and perhaps more willing to take extreme measures to protect themselves in the future.
The disturbing back story often acts as a driving force for a character's actions. Let's say a character has a back story of being betrayed by someone they loved deeply. This could lead them to be overly cautious in future relationships. They might constantly be testing the loyalty of those around them. Their development is then shaped by this need to protect themselves from further betrayal, and they may become more isolated or cynical over time.
One example could be photos from war zones. For instance, a photo of a destroyed building with a lone child sitting among the rubble. The back story might be that the child has lost their family in the bombing, and is now left alone in a desolate and dangerous place. Another could be a photo of an environmental disaster area, like a beach full of oil - soaked seabirds. The disturbing back story is the result of an oil spill that has devastated the local wildlife.
One example could be 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It contains disturbing descriptions of violence and a deranged main character. Another is 'Lord of the Flies' which shows the disturbing breakdown of civilization among a group of boys stranded on an island. And 'A Clockwork Orange' also has some very disturbing scenes of violence and the dehumanization of its characters.
One example of disturbing fiction is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It contains extremely violent and disturbing descriptions of a serial killer's actions. Another is 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy, which shows a post - apocalyptic world filled with despair and inhumane situations. And 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess also has disturbing scenes of violence and the dehumanization of its characters.
One example could be 'The Killing Joke' by Alan Moore. It has some dark and disturbing themes and imagery related to the Joker's origin. Another is 'Watchmen' which also contains disturbing elements in its exploration of a dystopian world and the complex, often morally ambiguous characters.
A disturbing bedtime story might involve a lost traveler in a dark forest. As the night falls, the traveler hears howls of strange creatures all around. The trees seem to have a life of their own, with branches reaching out like arms to grab the traveler. The deeper the traveler goes into the forest, the more disoriented they become, and there's a sense of impending doom as they struggle to find a way out.
One example is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It contains extremely graphic and disturbing descriptions of violence and a warped view of society. Another is 'The Catcher in the Rye' which, while not as overtly violent, has a sense of angst and alienation that some find disturbing. Also, 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess is disturbing with its themes of violence and the loss of free will.
A good story that turns disturbing could be one about a young, talented artist. He has great potential and is supported by his loving family. But then he gets involved with a group of people who introduce him to drugs and slowly destroy his life. The initial good elements of family support and talent are overshadowed by the disturbing turn of events.
One example is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It delves into the mind of a wealthy and deranged serial killer in a very disturbing way. The graphic descriptions of violence and the character's warped view of society are quite unsettling.
One disturbing family story could be about a family where there is long - term emotional abuse. For example, a child is constantly belittled and made to feel worthless by a parent. Another could be a family with a history of incestuous relationships, which is extremely disturbing both morally and psychologically. Also, a story of a family torn apart by extreme greed, where family members fight over inheritance to the point of causing harm to one another.