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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Payback time

by Lesley Simpson

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young person seeks revenge after a betrayal, leading to dangerous consequences.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Implied or brief mentions of relationships may occur.

Violence / Gore70

The plot involves significant violence and threats.

Profanity / Language30

Profanity is present throughout the story.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemy may be present in dialogue.

Substance Use10

Themes of desperation might touch on self-harm ideation.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Mentions of past trauma or suicidal thoughts may appear.

Scary / Disturbing30

Suspenseful and potentially disturbing scenes are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview can be cynical and focused on retribution.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist displays a determined, albeit vengeful, courage.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship5

Loyalty and betrayal are explored, not selfless love.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Consequences of actions are a key theme.

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