Plenty of novels are set in places where you wouldn't want to visit, let alone live. Most dystopian novels, which are wildly popular, for instance. A frightening or dismal setting can be a challenge for a reader, but some readers like a challenge. They want to conquer it along with the protagonist. I think that's your goal.
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Date: 2014-12-25 06:12 am (UTC)