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Characterization labels used: psychopath, emotionally detached, emotionally numb, stoic, obsessive, possessive, manipulative, controlling, deranged, masochist, criminal psychologist, professor, student, genius, schemer, predatory, morally black, twin, control freak

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Devil May Lie

Chani Lynn Feener · 2024 · The Devils of Vitality

A feared mafia scientist and a royal racer ignite a forbidden, obsessive romance that tests loyalty, trauma, and power.

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Characterization labels: mad scientist · butcher · royal · racer · medical student · murderous · morally gray · obsessive · possessive · protective · tender · unhinged · traumatized · vulnerable · socially awkward · blunt · manipulative · petty · loyal · self-sacrificing · dissociative · psychotic · masochistic · sadistic · wildcard

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Distance: 0.1521

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Neurovance

Alexandra St. Pierre · 2026

In a near-future memory-tech world, a bullied genius gets pulled into a dangerous, obsessive MM romance.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: genius · nerdy · awkward · clumsy · bullied · insecure · self-deprecating · dominant · obsessive · possessive · caretaking · masked figure · protective · traumatized

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Distance: 0.1725

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Between the Devil and the Sea

Chani Lynn Feener · 2023 · The Devil and the Sea

An empathic intergalactic detective investigating murders is drawn into the orbit of a charming serial killer who becomes obsessed with him.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: detective · empath · serial killer · psychopath · obsessive lover · self-loathing protagonist · morally black lead · masked public persona · charismatic manipulator · broken hero · tortured hero · flawed characters · damaged characters · low self-esteem · possessive lead · sadistic lead · masochistic lead · conditioning victim · monster in disguise

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Distance: 0.1762

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Thanos Rising

Jason Aaron · 2013 · Thanos Rising

A dark five-issue origin story traces Thanos from alienated child to cosmic monster obsessed with Death.

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Characterization labels: genius · socially awkward · outcast · loner · psychopath · sociopath · serial killer · sadistic · apathetic · nihilistic · unrepentant · intelligent villain · monster origin · emotionally damaged · morally irredeemable · antagonist focus

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Distance: 0.1866

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His Dark Paradox

Avery Tu, Kota Quinn · 2023

A resigning secretary and his possessive emperor boss get pulled into a blackmail-fueled game of control and desire.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: possessive MMC · psychopathic MMC · manipulative lead · morally gray lead · competent assistant · stubborn MC · reluctant MC · secretly pining · kind-hearted MC · emotionally closed off · bossy leader

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Distance: 0.1915

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Network Effect

Martha Wells · 2020 · The Murderbot Diaries

A rogue SecUnit faces kidnapping, alien threats, and an unexpected AI reunion while trying to keep its humans alive.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: introverted · sarcastic · snarky · grumpy · paranoid · hyper-competent · reluctant protector · emotionally guarded · nonhuman personhood · traumatized · awkward · self-aware · media-obsessed · protective · stubborn · cynical

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Distance: 0.1972

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Zero Sum Game

S.L. Huang · 2014 · Russell's Attic

A math-savvy mercenary is pulled into a mind-control conspiracy that leaves her unsure which thoughts are hers.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: math genius · antiheroine · mercenary · retriever · assassin · private investigator · psychopath · ethical cop · moral compass · loner · standoffish · hypercompetent · morally ambiguous · damaged · prickly · dry voice

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Distance: 0.1983

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حاوي

عبدالرحمن حجاج · 2025

A condemned serial killer recounts his crimes to a journalist, revealing a dark psychological maze of violence and manipulation.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: serial killer · antihero · psychopathic · manipulative · damaged childhood · emotionally complex · morally gray · cunning · troubled journalist · corruptible · abusive father · cold-blooded · sympathetic monster · destructive charisma

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Distance: 0.2004

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The Great Ordeal

R. Scott Bakker · 2016 · The Aspect-Emperor

As a vast war march closes on apocalypse, rulers, seekers, and exiles confront ruin, mystery, and dark revelation.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: antiheroic · morally compromised · manipulative · obsessed · powerful · godlike · mad · traumatized · inhuman · philosophical · child antagonist · wounded seeker · ruthless

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Distance: 0.2063

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Hyde

Daniel Levine, Robert Louis Stevenson · 2014

A gothic retelling of Jekyll and Hyde from Hyde’s perspective, exposing hidden motives, abuse, and a fractured mind.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: sympathetic antagonist · morally grey · psychologically tortured · repressed self · double life · scientific rationalist · abused child · damaged psyche · manipulative doctor · hidden motives · fragmented identity · unhinged mind · troubled lover · secondary characters underused

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Distance: 0.2071

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De engelenmaker

Stefan Brijs · 2006

A returning village doctor arrives with three secretive, disfigured children, stirring suspicion around cloning, faith, and power.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: mad scientist · genius · outsider · asocial · emotionally detached · ambitious · obsessive · traumatized · misunderstood genius · frustrated · childhood trauma · morally rigid · cold parent

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Distance: 0.2099

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Immersed

Gale Ian Tate · 2025 · Virtual Vice

A grieving streamer is trapped in a VR horror game where death resets everything except the killer’s obsession.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: streamer · grieving protagonist · anxiety-ridden protagonist · methodical protagonist · badass strategist · serial killer · psychopath · morally gray love interest · unhinged MMC · possessive MMC · obsessive MMC · protective villain · manipulative character · morally black love interest · virgin MMC

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Distance: 0.2114

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