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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The hunting

by Sam Hawksmoor

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage boy is drawn into a dark and mysterious world when he finds a strange object.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are hints of romantic tension but no explicit sexual content.

Violence / Gore50

The story contains unsettling and sometimes violent encounters with supernatural forces.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing70

The atmosphere is consistently creepy and filled with disturbing imagery.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The plot involves dark rituals and supernatural entities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The narrative explores dark, potentially malevolent supernatural forces.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows bravery in confronting the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship20

Some platonic friendships are present, but love is not a focus.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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