Question by Heisenberg: Idea for a novel, need to know if it’s a good one or not?
I thought this up, and was wondering if it even sounds like a good idea.

To sum it up…

The novel follows a character named Taylor Mars, a nerdy white collar computer programmer in near-future United States. He graduated college with medial grades, and landed a very lucky job at a close friend’s company. His friend, Hughes, is far more successful than he is, having inherited the company from his father. Not only this, but Hughes has a beautiful wife whom Taylor envies.

Taylor’s personal life is a solitary one. He has no wife. He also has no girlfriend. He spends time reading and programming a videogame that he fears he will never be able to sell in his off time. He watches television often, as well. Bear in mind, this is the distant future…

While he is up late at night, having over-consumed caffeine to finish a project for work, an ad comes on for “romantic therapy.” Romantic therapy is a new and controversial business of the future which exploits a legal loophole. It has found it’s way into the market as a form of legalized prostitution-for educational purposes. In addition, the potential customers go through a screening in order to ensure that they are not utilizing the business purely for the sex. To sum up Romantic Therapy (RT), it is counseling where you have sex with the counselor.

Taylor takes interest in the business. He wants sex, of course, but he also has no idea what he’s doing. He, lo and behold, is a virgin. He researches a company that operates in his area, and finds that he meets the qualifications. He registers, debates about the high price for the business, and finally concedes to pay the fee as it may help him find a girl of his own.

The next day, he hastily performs his tasks at work, which upsets Hughes. Hughes confronts him about speeding through his tasks. Taylor assures him that he will not slack again.

That afternoon, Taylor goes to his first meeting with the romantic counselor, a middle aged and attractive brunette named Diane. It isn’t sexual as he had expected but Taylor soon finds himself learning what a relationship is like. Diane explains these factors to him, and then suggests he read a book that she had written.

Taylor does as he Is told. He reads her book, then begins to search images of her. He prints one on a photo printer; he considers claiming she is his new girlfriend so he can take time off of work, getting pity from Hughes. He decides instead to hold off of the idea, for a while.

Taylor goes to his next meeting with Diane. They talk, and then they have sex. Taylor performs very poorly. Diane tells him this, and explains that she will teach him how to be a better man. Taylor, however, is becoming infatuated with her.

Part 2 of the book jumps forward to the day he claims Diane is his girlfriend to Hughes. Hughes does not recognize her, but accepts it as an excuse for his slacking work. Since he pities his college friend, he excuses him from his tasks, giving him a week of unpaid leave.

Taylor brings Diane roses that afternoon. He thanks her for teaching him. Diane, however, refuses his emotional bondage. She tells him that it is a business relationship, and that he liking her may compromise the therapy. Taylor has no choice but to apologize- but he’s obsessed with her.

Taylor stalks Diane throughout the week, following her to and from the business offices of RSI (Romantic Scholarship Incorporated), admiring her from a distance. He learns her daily routine.

The next day, Hughes calls him. He tells him he found out that Diane is a sex worker. He fires him over the phone, and tells him he’s done in life. The bond between them is severed because of Taylor’s lie.

In Part 3, Taylor is running out of money, and has put his house up for mortgage. He meets with Diane once more. She tells him he has improved dramatically, and that she is proud of him. They have a sexual practice session, but Taylor tells her that he loves her. She tells him to get off of her, but he refuses. She then sprays him with mace, and leaves. Taylor is confused, and angry.

Taylor buys a taser, and follows Diane the very next day. He sees her going into another man’s house, which is when he makes his move. He gets out of the car, goes through the front door, and tases Diane in front of the other patron. The patron begins to fight with him. Taylor, being out of shape, is quickly taken down, but he finds a knife and cuts his throat.

Taylor kidnaps the unconscious Diane, handcuffs her to his bed, and at the end of the story, he speaks to her; one of the things he tells her is “You’re my wife now.”

Best answer:

Answer by agilebrit
Well, if you’re going for badwrong and creepy, I’d say you’ve hit it.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

 

 

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