Patsy friend was lovesick, mourning the break up between her and Hans Muff. Her 
friends infatuation had started long ago, and now she lay around, getting sicker, like a lovesick puppy. But she was not the only one fascinated with this young man. Patsy had lusted after him for so long, ever since seeing the photograph she stole away. She convinced herself finding Hans was in the interest of her friend, but she knew this was only a ruse. She could not bear to go another day without her path crossing his. Deep in the middle of no where she finds the place he calls home, unaware of the truth behind closed doors. Patsy thinks she would stop at nothing to be with him, but when the truth is revealed will her obsession triumph over danger?
Comfortable in Hell, The Beginning, by Karen Ann Carpenter borders on being point horror right until the last few chapters, which require a more adult audience. Filled with lust, obsession, and supernatural influences it makes for an unusual read. Patsy’s journey into obsession takes a turn for the bizarre when it seems there was more to Han’s obsession with the Krampus festival than first meets the eye. The shift between the Patsy we meet, and the one we leave was nicely transitioned. The author’s style is simple and easy flowing, combining subtle descriptions with distorted and surreal happenings. Obsession, temptation, seduction, and the loss of rationality will entice the reader as they question what will become of Patsy, can she shatter the thrall upon her, or will she be lost to power and desire?
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