I know this is probably a common topic. For me, I’m not sure if it’s a “trope” or just totally misinformed writing, but it’s how many authors approach alcoholism. Some examples are Girl on the Train and The House Across the Lake, among HUNDREDS. If anyone else here has struggled with alcoholism, you know it’s not just "i woke up after downing an entire bottle of whiskey but was able to shower, down a cup of coffee, and solve a murder. "
When things go wrong in a monarchy, it’s because the wrong person was on the Throne. Not the fact the system existed, or because they were a bad person, but because they weren’t the rightful heir.
Related, but everyone needs to just shut up and do as their betters tell them. This also includes the “chosen one”. As soon as people start agreeing with the protagonist, things work well. Things before aren’t working well because they’re not working with the Plot Chosen One. Also, make sure that if people have legitimate reasons to not fall in line, they’re villainized.
Science Fiction books that talk about how much science ans technology suck and how we are much better off not continuing.
The guy is a domestic abuser with control issues but is excused for it cause of how hot he is.
“Okay, I forgive you. Anyone who disagrees is a bad person who needs to be Steven Universed onto my side.”
“A fantasy setting… with all the fantasy removed or shoved aside.”
“What if Buffy said ‘fuck’?”
“We need to keep our existence a secret from the
mugglesI mean normal people because they will oppress us or we will oppress them. ‘Us vs them’ never leads to any problems. No siree Bob.”“What if the fellowship of the ring said ‘fuck’ and had sex?”