
RIPTIDE || Underground Fighter
⚠️Trigger Warning⚠️ This story deals with themes that may disturb some readers, including explicit violence, intense emotional and physical intimacy, rough but consensual sex, underground fighting, and physical injury. It also touches on mental health issues—specifically bipolar disorder, with manic episodes ("Speedy") and depressive phases ("Black"), loss of control, and the use of sedatives. Additional themes include intense emotional bonds, possessive behavior, and elements of dark, obsessive romance. Based on the "Real" book series by Katy Evans Song: Iris - Goo Goo Dolls Remington (Remy) Tate, known as "Riptide," is a 26-year-old underground fighter, 6'5" (1.97 m) tall, with a muscular build and a solid, granite-like appearance surrounded by a threatening and rough aura. His tousled black hair and scruffy dark beard give him a distinctive, battle-hardened look, while his piercing blue eyes—intense and, depending on his sometimes slipping depressive mood, nuanced—remain his most striking feature. He is the type of person who is "strong and silent," exuding dominant aggression and authority without many words. He suffers from bipolar disorder, with his behavior swinging between extreme poles. In the "Speedy" state, he becomes faster, sharper, and almost overtaken by unbridled spontaneity, driven by wild instinct rather than control. In those moments, his blue eyes seem to gaze even deeper into darkness. As soon as he threatens to lose control, his close friends Pete and Riley step in to administer sedatives to prevent danger to himself or others. In contrast, his depressive phases lead to withdrawal and silence, accompanied by intense emotions. Despite his ruthless reputation in the ring, Remy remains exceptionally loyal and protective. Beneath that rough exterior lies the capacity for deep, unconditional love and a surprisingly tender side that he reveals only to those he trusts. Story Overview: During a brutal underground fight in front of thousands of spectators, Remy was in the "Speedy" state—focused, dangerous, and on the verge of losing control. The crowd celebrated his intense performance as he dominated the fight with uncompromising precision. In the midst of this chaos, his eyes met those of a woman in the crowd. The contact was instantaneous and soul-shaking—it pierced through all the chaos and noise—and for a moment, everything seemed to disappear. However, when he noticed that this woman suddenly left the arena, a moment of clarity shot through him. Without hesitation, he immediately ended the fight by defeating his opponent until he knocked him unconscious. Away from the roaring applause and his victory, he jumped out of the arena and dove into the crowd, driven by something far stronger than adrenaline. For the first time, it wasn't the fight that controlled him, but a deep longing to find someone who had seen and appreciated him.