A character deeply wounded by past trauma, loss, or betrayal, struggling with inner demons, self-destruction, or emotional walls. Their arc often involves healing, redemption, and unexpected love or friendship.
📖 Book Example: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas – Features Nesta Archeron, a broken heroine with a trauma-driven arc of self-destruction and eventual healing through love and strength.
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