: Follows a photojournalist who swore off dangerous men until she meets a caring but hardworking bull rider. " by Elsie Silver

If you are a writer hoping to explore this dynamic, how do you avoid glorifying abuse?

Romantic fiction featuring "bull" characters often leans into specific high-tension tropes:

The fanfiction community, particularly on platforms like Wattpad or Archive of Our Own, offers a vast array of stories where bull relationships are a common trope. These stories allow readers to explore different scenarios and fantasies.

Modern writers are subverting the classic "Girls/Bullies" dynamic in three exciting ways: