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In 'Drawing Blood', Poppy Z. Brite weaves a chilling narrative of obsession and violence. Set in the North Carolina town of Hillsborough, the story follows the life of a gay cartoonist, Nick, who becomes so engrossed in his craft that he begins to lose control. His obsession manifests itself in his home, where he transforms the furniture and objects into makeshift torture chambers. As he becomes more and more consumed by his work, Nick's friends and family begin to fear for their safety. Nick's obsession leads him to commit acts of filicide, turning his own children into makeshift torture chambers. The story is a stark reminder of the dark side of creativity and the lengths some can go to in pursuit of perfection.
First publish date: June 10, 1994
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Poppy Z. Brite
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