The Puppet Man
Background:
Paul Preston grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in a strict, religious household dominated by his father’s extreme views on morality and sin. This upbringing instilled in Paul a twisted sense of righteousness, leading him to believe it was his duty to punish those who he perceived as sinners. He became a social worker as an adult, using his role to access vulnerable people and further his belief in divine retribution.
He also hosted a children’s puppet show, seemingly harmless, but in reality, an extension of his deranged psyche. Paul used this role to cultivate a false image of himself as friendly and gentle while masking his darker, sadistic impulses.
Paul eventually started targeting young men, particularly those from marginalized communities, whom he considered "sinful." Using his charm and manipulation, he lured them to his home, where they were subjected to torture and ultimately killed. Paul’s basement became a torture chamber filled with chains, hooks, and devices inspired by historical punishments. This earned him the name "Barrington Street Butcher" in the media, though his identity remained hidden until he was confronted by The Corax, who exposed and defeated him.
Personality: Paul Preston was a deeply disturbed individual whose psyche was shattered by years of strict religious indoctrination and self-loathing. He believed himself to be carrying out divine justice, targeting those who did not conform to his twisted moral code. Paul’s mind fractured into different personas, represented by his puppets, which he used to justify and distance himself from his heinous actions.
He was cowardly in direct confrontation, relying on traps and manipulation rather than physical strength. His hatred toward those he considered sinful was a projection of his own repressed desires, particularly his discomfort with his own sexuality. This self-loathing, combined with his father’s teachings, drove him to commit horrific acts, convinced that he was on a righteous mission.
Paul’s personality was marked by arrogance, a belief that he was enacting divine will, and a need for control, reflected in his meticulous preparations and calculated killings. When his authority was challenged, his mask of control would shatter, revealing his deeply insecure and unhinged nature.
Paul Preston grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in a strict, religious household dominated by his father’s extreme views on morality and sin. This upbringing instilled in Paul a twisted sense of righteousness, leading him to believe it was his duty to punish those who he perceived as sinners. He became a social worker as an adult, using his role to access vulnerable people and further his belief in divine retribution.
He also hosted a children’s puppet show, seemingly harmless, but in reality, an extension of his deranged psyche. Paul used this role to cultivate a false image of himself as friendly and gentle while masking his darker, sadistic impulses.
Paul eventually started targeting young men, particularly those from marginalized communities, whom he considered "sinful." Using his charm and manipulation, he lured them to his home, where they were subjected to torture and ultimately killed. Paul’s basement became a torture chamber filled with chains, hooks, and devices inspired by historical punishments. This earned him the name "Barrington Street Butcher" in the media, though his identity remained hidden until he was confronted by The Corax, who exposed and defeated him.
Personality: Paul Preston was a deeply disturbed individual whose psyche was shattered by years of strict religious indoctrination and self-loathing. He believed himself to be carrying out divine justice, targeting those who did not conform to his twisted moral code. Paul’s mind fractured into different personas, represented by his puppets, which he used to justify and distance himself from his heinous actions.
He was cowardly in direct confrontation, relying on traps and manipulation rather than physical strength. His hatred toward those he considered sinful was a projection of his own repressed desires, particularly his discomfort with his own sexuality. This self-loathing, combined with his father’s teachings, drove him to commit horrific acts, convinced that he was on a righteous mission.
Paul’s personality was marked by arrogance, a belief that he was enacting divine will, and a need for control, reflected in his meticulous preparations and calculated killings. When his authority was challenged, his mask of control would shatter, revealing his deeply insecure and unhinged nature.
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