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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Hideous Beauty

by William Hussey

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A teenage boy named Alex struggles with his body image and the societal pressures of beauty after a traumatic event.

Concern Level

50/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

There are discussions of attraction and some kissing.

Violence / Gore20

The story deals with the aftermath of a violent event.

Profanity / Language30

Some moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm60

Alex experiences significant self-harm related to his body image issues.

Scary / Disturbing20

The themes of self-loathing can be disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The worldview focuses on psychological struggles and societal critique.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of Christians or God is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Alex shows courage in confronting his internal struggles.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Alex seeks connection and acceptance from others.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of healing and finding self-worth are explored.

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