One anime that comes to mind is 'Toradora!'. It has a strong love story element at its core. The main characters start off with a somewhat antagonistic relationship but gradually develop deep feelings for each other. It's full of comical and heart - warming moments.
Obsession is a common theme. In a psycho love story, one character might be overly obsessed with another, like in 'Fatal Attraction' where the woman becomes dangerously obsessed with the man she had an affair with.
The chemistry between the actors is crucial too. In a movie like 'Manassinakkare', the way the actors portray the love between their characters makes the story believable and engaging. A good love story should be able to make the viewers feel the emotions of the characters, whether it's the joy of falling in love or the pain of heartbreak.
Many Malayalam love story novels are known for their detailed descriptions of nature. Since Kerala is a place with beautiful landscapes, the novels use this as a backdrop to enhance the mood of the love stories. The language used is also rich and evocative, making the love stories more vivid and engaging.
One main theme is redemption. The psycho, often seen as a violent and chaotic character, may find redemption through love. Another theme is the contrast between chaos and love. The Borderlands world is full of chaos, and love emerging in such a setting is a powerful contrast.
As there's no actual existing 'American Psycho Love Story' that I know of, if we were to imagine, there would probably be a male character with psychopathic tendencies like Patrick Bateman. And then there would be a female love interest, perhaps a strong - willed woman who is initially drawn to his charm but later realizes his true nature. Maybe there could also be some side characters like his colleagues or friends who play a role in the relationship dynamics, either enabling his behavior or trying to warn the love interest.
Since 'American Psycho' is known for its dark and disturbing portrayal of a character's psyche, in an 'American Psycho Love Story', the main plot could be about a love that is doomed from the start. The psychopathic character may be attracted to someone but their disordered mind causes them to act in ways that are not normal in a relationship. There could be scenes of jealousy, possessiveness taken to extreme levels, and the love interest may be constantly in fear or trying to escape the clutches of the psychopathic lover.
One of the well - known Malayalam love story novels is 'Chemmeen' by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. It beautifully weaves the story of love and the sea. The relationship between the fisherfolk and their way of life is intricately connected to the love story at the heart of the novel.