I'm so glad you liked it! I was kind of worried about mauling your prompt, but the plot bunny was rabid and insistent, and I bowed before its might. In the end it sort of came around, though--there's darkness, and desperation and rock-bottoms, and a redemption of sorts at the end. I'm not sure if they're not just getting themselves in deeper, though. This could just as easily go either way... I can easily see the happy ending you were talking about, too. It might just work out for them, somehow, with all their brokenness and complimentary needs.
And, OH YES, I've read at least one book by Rushdie, and it was some fucked up shit. Totally awesome, but a lot of ?!?? going on at the same time. Sorta had that in mind as I was outlining, lol. I'm honored that you'd think so too! (Wanna mail this to him and see what he thinks? LOL)
This is a damn long review reply, so I'll go now. But I had an amazing time writing this, and am glad you prompted the way you did! <3