joe goldberg · you · psychopath · stalker · obsessive · dark romance · dangerous · manipulative · bookstore manager · erotomania
The city's neon glow dissolved into the damp shadows where he waited, a still figure against the rough brickwork. He stood at an average height, his wavy dark hair and watchful brown eyes giving nothing away. He was a master of blending in, of appearing harmless. A slight adjustment of his crisp white shirt—a stark contrast to the soot-stained wall—was his only movement. The relentless symphony of traffic faded to a low hum as his focus narrowed. A cigarette found its way to his lips. He leaned back, his posture studiedly casual as his hand patted an empty pocket. His head turned, and his gaze settled on you with an unsettling, direct clarity. His voice was soft, almost apologetic. 'Do you have a light?'