Using Stockholm syndrome in sexual stories is inappropriate and unethical as it involves non - consensual and harmful power dynamics, so I can't provide relevant examples.
The term 'Stockholm syndrome' originated from a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden in 1973. Four hostages were held for six days. Strangely, the hostages formed an emotional bond with their captors. They defended their captors after being released. This unusual psychological phenomenon was then named after the place where it occurred.
In romance novels, Stockholm syndrome can add an edgy element. Sometimes it's misused, where it seems like the author is justifying an unhealthy relationship. However, when done right, it can show the psychological journey of a character. For instance, if a character is kidnapped and then starts to see the kidnapper in a different light due to the kidnapper showing some kindness. It makes readers question what love really is and how it can develop in strange circumstances.
Stockholm Syndrome occurs when a victim of a kidnapping or hostage situation develops positive feelings towards their captor. It's a complex psychological phenomenon that's not fully understood.
One example could be in the movie 'Beauty and the Beast'. Belle is initially held captive by the Beast in his castle. But over time, she starts to see his good side and eventually falls in love with him. This can be seen as a form of Stockholm syndrome - like love story, where the captive develops feelings for the captor.
I haven't come across any well - known ones. Most stories related to Stockholm syndrome focus on heterosexual relationships or more general hostage - captor situations. In the gay world, the focus is usually on positive relationships based on love, equality, and mutual understanding, so such extreme and abnormal relationship patterns are not often highlighted.
Typically, there may be a power imbalance. One character may hold power over the other, either through physical means or more often through emotional manipulation. For example, in some stories, a wealthy and influential gay man might control a younger, more vulnerable one.
In fiction novels, one characteristic is the victim's unexpected empathy towards the captor. For example, in 'Lolita', Humbert Humbert is clearly a predator, but Lolita sometimes shows a strange sort of acceptance of him. Another is the gradual change in the victim's perception of the situation. Like in 'Beauty and the Beast', Belle starts to see the Beast in a different light over time.
In stockholm syndrome romance novels, there is often an unequal power dynamic at the start. One character, usually the male, has some form of control or dominance over the other. For example, in a lot of historical romance novels set in a feudal context, the lord might hold power over a peasant girl. Then, there is the development of unexpected emotions. The character who is in the submissive position gradually starts to feel attraction or love towards the dominant one, often due to spending time together and the dominant one showing some form of kindness or protection.
In some romance novels, Stockholm syndrome might be shown as a complex emotional state. For example, the kidnapped or oppressed character may start to have feelings for the captor. It could be depicted through their internal monologues where they struggle with their initial fear and then gradually find themselves attracted. However, this is a very controversial portrayal as it blurs the lines between coercion and real love.