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Ruthless Creatures
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Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death, sexual violence, sexual content, and substance use.
Chapter 1 Summary: “Nat”
Natalie “Nat” Peterson is a middle school art teacher in her twenties. She lives in Lake Tahoe (a scenic community that borders California and Las Vegas, Nevada). Her parents gave her their house after they retired to Arizona.
It’s been five years since Nat’s fiancé, David, suddenly disappeared. Chris, the town sheriff, is Nat’s current boyfriend. However, he breaks up with her because Nat hasn’t gotten over what happened with David. Nat and David rescued a large dog, Mojo, who is lazy, loving, and harmless.
Nat and her best friend, Sloane, have a playful conversation about sex and a dangerous-looking but attractive man who is new in town. Later, Nat and Sloane see the man at a bar and speculate about his occupation and penis size. Sloane approaches him, but he rejects her. Nat bumps into him after leaving the bathroom. As she and Sloane banter about healthy eating and Nat’s sex life, he intensely gazes at Nat.
Chapter 2 Summary: “Nat”
Gossipy acquaintance Diane Myers fills Nat and Sloane in: The man is Kage Porter; he bought the house next to Nat with a briefcase of cash. Diane thinks that Kage looks like real-life action-movie star Jason Momoa.
