#WordWeavers 2026.04.10 —Did your MC ever have a melody/tune stuck in their head?

Worse, actually. Something contagious.

Tripudioetcanticumania (TPCC) is a transient compulsive disorder that's endemic to the fantasy world I was writing in. I invented a psychological term for it in Latin. It translates to "a dancing and singing euphoria." Those affected find themselves suddenly singing a song that reveals their raw emotions or fears, uncontrollably dancing to the melody in their head. They can't control themselves and can easily become a danger to themselves or others. They will dance and sing even if tied down and gagged, and may hurt themselves in their struggles. As I stated, it's also contagious if the melody or display connects emotionally with a listener.

Bouts didn't last as long as they did historically in our world. The link is to something historic and more dangerous: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_mania

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