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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The midnight game

by Johnny Ray Barnes

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

A group of teenagers plays a dangerous midnight game that unleashes a supernatural entity, putting their lives at risk.

Concern Level

83/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension exists between some characters.

Violence / Gore60

The entity causes physical harm and death to characters.

Profanity / Language30

Some characters use moderate profanity in stressful situations.

Blasphemy40

The entity is portrayed as demonic, involving blasphemous elements.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

One character contemplates extreme actions due to fear.

Scary / Disturbing90

The story is filled with intense scares and frightening imagery.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The central plot revolves around a dangerous occult ritual.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story presents a worldview where supernatural evil is powerful.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Some characters show bravery in confronting the entity.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship is tested, but self-sacrificing love is not central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of consequence and survival are present, not grace.

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