We have 6 Spice levels - from 0 (none) to 5 (erotica).
⚪ None
The Vibe: Completely "clean" or "sweet."
The Content: The focus is entirely on the emotional journey. Romance might be a subplot, but it is limited to hand-holding or a chaste kiss. This is common in Young Adult, Religious, or "Cozy" fiction.
🌶️ Mild
The Vibe: Simmering tension.
The Content: There is clear romantic attraction and perhaps some heavy kissing or embracing. However, the story never heads to the bedroom. It’s the "butterfly-in-the-stomach" stage of a relationship.
🌶️🌶️ Open Door
The Vibe: Suggestive but respectful.
The Content: The romance reaches a physical peak, but the "camera" cuts away. You know what happens, and it is confirmed by the characters, but the reader isn't invited to watch the details. The "door" is open to the idea, but the scene ends before things get descriptive.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Steamy
The Vibe: High heat and descriptive.
The Content: These books feature explicit scenes that are described in detail. The physical intimacy is a significant part of the character development and the plot. The "camera" stays in the room for the duration of the scene.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Scorching
The Vibe: Intensely physical.
The Content: These stories contain frequent and highly detailed explicit scenes. The "heat" is a primary driver of the book’s energy. It is often more graphic than "Steamy" and may involve more adventurous or intense scenarios.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Erotica
The Vibe: Physicality is the priority.
The Content: In this category, the sexual content is the primary focus of the work, often outweighing the traditional plot. Every aspect is described with total clinical or high-fantasy detail, and the frequency of these scenes is very high.
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