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Characters exhibit antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and often violent tendencies. Novel: 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis.

Hostages or abuse victims develop a psychological alliance with their captors during captivity. Novel: 'Room' by Emma Donoghue.

Characters have memories that are either distorted or entirely fabricated, impacting their perception of reality. Novel: 'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart.

Characters are physically or emotionally separated from others, heightening psychological tension. Novel: 'Misery' by Stephen King.

Characters uncover or are involved in secretive, harmful, and unlawful plots, often leading to a feeling of paranoia. Novel: 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown.

A form of manipulation where the victim is made to question their own reality or sanity. Novel: 'Behind Closed Doors' by B.A. Paris.

A character or situation that exerts control over others, often for nefarious purposes. Novel: 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn.

Characters or situations lack clear ethical or moral boundaries, leading to uncertain motives. Novel: 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn.

Characters are forced to endure physically or emotionally extreme situations. Novel: 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy.

Characters experience psychological distress caused by a past event, influencing their behavior. Novel: 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn.

Characters are subject to psychological manipulation, often losing control over their own thoughts and actions. Novel: 'The Manchurian Candidate' by Richard Condon.

Characters experience two or more overlapping realities, questioning what is true. Novel: 'Total Recall' by Piers Anthony, based on Philip K. Dick's short story 'We Can Remember It for You Wholesale'.

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values. Novel: '1984' by George Orwell.

A character experiences two or more distinct identities or personality states, each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment. Novel: 'Sybil' by Flora Rheta Schreiber.

A character whose credibility has been seriously compromised, leading readers to question the truth of the story. Novel: 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn.

Explores the theme that perception can be misleading and that the truth may be different from how it is perceived. Novel: 'Shutter Island' by Dennis Lehane.

Characters struggle with their sense of self, often leading to questions about their true nature. Novel: 'Fight Club' by Chuck Palahniuk.

A character is consumed by a persistent idea or feeling, driving the plot forward. Novel: 'The Collector' by John Fowles.

Characters grapple with memory loss, which can reshape their identity and the narrative. Novel: 'Before I Go To Sleep' by S.J. Watson.