I totally get it. I feel that especially with "dark romance" just now more than ever before actually! You've given me inspo for something nevertheless 👀
Right now romantasy is going gangbusters which likely means it is shortlived although romance has a longer life than other genre in terms of dedicated readers. Beware of trends and tropes though, don't get trapped.
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Hurt/comfort
“Who did this to you?”
Secret identities
Redemption arc (that will rival zuko’s from ATLA)