Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff CZM Book Club: Macramé Flames, by Eric Raglin
Dec 14, 2025
Dive into the chaotic world of nightmare queers with a tale of a fiery arson spree. Discover the allure of queer cults as characters embark on a mission to unleash hell on earth. Follow Thorpe as he navigates suburban life, grapples with his past, and takes on a ritual role that sets off a supernatural catastrophe. The narrative culminates in a colossal inferno and an apocalyptic rebirth, leaving listeners pondering themes of intimacy and destruction. It's a captivating blend of dark humor and horror that celebrates unconventional storytelling.
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Rooftop Romance After Arson
- Margaret Kiljoy recounts the Nightmare Queers' arson spree and rooftop romance after a Hobby Bobby fire.
- She frames their crimes as erotic, rebellious acts that bonded the gang and thrilled them watching cops fail.
Prophecy Depends On Ritual Accuracy
- Margaret highlights how a miscount (665 vs 666) led to the gang's collapse and shaken credibility.
- She shows how symbolic rituals and numerology can govern group cohesion and purpose.
Pleading In Suburbia
- Margaret describes pleading with Thorpe in his suburban home and rekindling intimacy before the final job.
- The scene contrasts Thorpe's comfortable domestic life with the narrator's longing for past rebellion and love.
