Book excerpt: Scarlett Thomas said, "My obsession is too strong. I will go mad if I'm alive but can't embrace you."Everyone had their obsessions; Scarlett's obsession was Jude Simmons.She was so infatuated with him that he became her obsession—an obsession that hurt both herself and other people.……Jude Simmons said, "I'm glad that she's dead. Let's celebrate with some drinks."Yet, he asked his friend in a drunken stupor, "Did I miss out on something very important in my life?""Yes, you missed out on the only idiot in this world who loves you solely because you're Jude Simmons!"