Misery #2

Now with Paul having the typewriter, The Royal, that Annie has provided for him to write Misery’s Return, it is time for Paul to start his new novel. As he begins writing Annie is not at all happy with the work he has done so far. Annie says “it isn’t fair” and refers to it as a cheat. With feelings of disgust, Paul must shift the way the book is going in order to keep crazy Annie pleased, fearful that she may kill him. Along with Paul already troubled with having to write a book not desired, the typewriter also throws the letters “n,” “e,” and “t” to make it even harder on him. Still not being able to move on his own, Annie assists Paul every time getting in and out of his chair, amazed by her manly strength. However, Paul is secretly building up his own strength by using the fifty pound typewriter as a weight, lifting it over his head in increments starting at five building up to twenty. Now into Chapter 7 of the book, Annie seems pleased with his work, commenting that it is nothing like any of the other Misery novels. Paul then makes Annie feel special by allowing her to follow along chapter by chapter as he is writing. There is a random knock on the door and Annie handcuffs Paul to the bed and stuffs a rag in his mouth so he cannot be heard. The knock was someone of authority trying to collect money that Paul referred to as “Mr. Rancho Grande,” that Annie soon ran off. Paul gives Annie a majority of the money she owes to keep her in high spirits. As the days go by, Annie’s crazy side only starts to grow. Paul realizes that he must act positive and stay focused on finishing this book before Annie kills him and kills herself.