Guy Hapwood hates himself. He hates that he is a genius. He hates his grim outlook on life. But most of all, he hates that he has no control. He feels a little part of him is incomplete, a part which cannot be filled by mundane coursework and increasingly monotonous social interactions with his eccentric friends. Guy sees no purpose in his life and consequently is always late for class, complains about everything, and radiates a sometimes-contagious sense of apathy. He provides us with his less than optimistic narration of the world around him in order that we gain a feel for the hopelessness of his life.

Guy would love nothing more than to do something entirely unexpected, to step out of character for just one moment in order to ease his overwhelming curiosity, to commit murder, transforming his animosity into a new art-form, expressing his creativity through the body and blood of an innocent. What follows will send Guy into a downward spiral from which he will spend the rest of his life trying to crawl out.

Out of Character is a story of finding your place, learning hard lessons, and living with the consequences they bring.