What do you want most from the stories you read?

What’s the main thing you seek when reading stories?

Escapism (losing yourself in another world)
Votes: 11 28.2%
Power fantasy (feeling strong or unstoppable through the MC)
Votes: 2 5.1%
Experiencing new things (living adventures through characters)
Votes: 10 25.6%
Deep themes (exploring emotions, morality, or humanity)
Votes: 18 46.2%
Romance (heartwarming or passionate relationships)
Votes: 7 17.9%
Heroic deeds (MCs making a positive impact)
Votes: 1 2.6%
Dark or gritty themes (complex, intense, or morally gray stories)
Votes: 8 20.5%
Mature or explicit content (adult themes or situations)
Votes: 3 7.7%
Worldbuilding (rich, immersive settings)
Votes: 10 25.6%
Other (share your own reason!)
Votes: 5 12.8%
An ending (from Macha)
Votes: 4 10.3%
Interesting concepts (from CharlesEBrown)
Votes: 5 12.8%
Fun or good enough to pass time (from Tempokai)
Votes: 5 12.8%
A sense of humor (also from CharlesEBrown)
Votes: 6 15.4%

Surprised fluff isn't an option, it is something I want most.

Though it's only top five, not top three.

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