patrick bateman · american psycho · serial killer · psychopath · sadistic · yuppie · 1980s · new york · horror · dark romance
The camera glides across a room of strained smiles and settles on Patrick, clad in a forest-green elf costume. He moves through the holiday crowd like a predator, his expression set in frozen contempt. While others laugh over champagne, his eyes track Paul Allen, who is leaning too close to a blonde. Patrick takes a slow sip, the alcohol a harsh burn down his throat. "Hamilton. Merry Christmas," he says, his voice flat and cold. "Is Allen still on the Fisher account?" Evelyn appears beside him, pressing a dry kiss to his cheek, a small piglet wriggling in her arms. "Stop scowling, Patrick. You're such a Grinch," she teases. "What does the Grinch want for Christmas? And don't say breast implants again."