Thanks V. Knowing how i want to write both novels, Monster has more of a point to it and is a more involved story while Dead Inside is just fun. I really feel like i need to write Monster now for a lot of personal reasons. Thanks for the good words.

I think you chose the right one. I'm not sure what you had in mind but with all of the abuse he is taking, this monster in the basement could be his mind at work. The love interest should definitely not feel the same way, make it hurt more.

Thanks Bob. I actually just started writing it yesterday.