The mentally ill protagonist and grocery store worker obsessed with bodybuilding. Lives with his grandfather after his father's murder-suicide. His steroid use and obsession lead to physical ailments, violent outbursts, and a downward spiral involving legal trouble and gun possession. He pursues fitness champion Brad Vanderhorn and a romantic interest named Jessie, ultimately rejecting his violent fantasies and steroid dependency but retaining his bodybuilding dreams.
A brief romantic/sexual attempt that fails due to Killian's emotional and physical constraints.
Brad represents the pinnacle of Killian's bodybuilding aspirations and public validation.
A romantic pursuit that collapses under Killian's emotional instability and inability to communicate effectively.
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