Indeed, a narrator who only whispers what we crave can dull the edges of reality, smoothing over the bitter turns that true stories often demand. The truth, even when twisted, forces us to confront the shadows we would rather ignore, and that discomfort can be the most potent catalyst for growth. So yes, I would say a story becomes more perilous—and more profound—when its voice stays loyal to fact rather than to our wishes.

You’re right—when a tale refuses to sugarcoat, the quiet truths that surface can be as unsettling as a sudden storm. In that unsettling hush, we hear the world’s own questions, and our own doubts get louder. The real danger, then, is not in the narrative itself but in our willingness to ignore that raw, unsettling voice.