Gruesome

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Tagline: On the surface, he’s everything you admire. Underneath, he’s everything you fear.

Short Summary:
Carl Bennett seems to have it all. A sharply dressed, high-earning executive with a luxury flat in the city, he commands respect in the boardroom and charms effortlessly at social events. Neighbours admire his polished manners. Colleagues envy his success. To the outside world, Carl’s life is enviable perfection.

But behind the locked doors of his immaculate home lies a horror that no one suspects. Carl harbours unspeakable appetites, a grotesque compulsion that has been growing since his own shadowed childhood. He seeks out children, carefully selecting the most vulnerable, luring them with gentle smiles and promises of harmless fun. Once alone, Carl’s mask drops, revealing the monster beneath.

His twisted rituals are carried out with cold precision, each act more vile than the last, leaving a trail of grief-stricken families and baffled investigators. To Carl, it’s an art, a dark, secret thrill that keeps his meticulously ordered world from unraveling.

But as police draw closer and Carl’s urges grow harder to control, cracks begin to show in his pristine facade. The question isn’t just if he’ll be caught, but how many innocents will suffer before this charming predator is finally unmasked.

Why authors will love to finish this novel:

• Sets up a chilling psychological horror story with a polished, complex villain hiding monstrous impulses.

• Perfect for exploring the duality of human nature, the terrifying gulf between appearances and reality, and the meticulous inner workings of a sociopath.

• Offers a fertile ground for tense police investigations, shocking reveals, and the gripping hunt to stop a predator hiding in plain sight.

• Ideal for fans of American Psycho, You, or dark, morally challenging crime thrillers.

Starter package includes:

✔️ A totally gripping opening chapter introducing Carl’s enviable lifestyle, subtle hints at his monstrous side, and the first horrifying glimpse into his secret acts.

✔️ Character notes, ideas for red herrings, police procedural angles, and dark psychological explorations to guide the rest of the novel.

✔️ Fully yours to expand into a complete, market-ready novel to publish under your own name.

Price: £49.99