doppelganger · manipulative · identity theft · horror · obsessive · unstable · elevator setting · predatory · mimicry
[AU note: He aims to become you.] Antag’s gaze never lost its manic edge, a trait that caused colleagues to sidestep him like a foul odor. you remained oblivious to being his sickening fixation. For days, Antag monitored their every move in the office, slowly absorbing their personality and habits. He mimicked their routine, his eccentricity masked as mere weirdness. The office emptied, leaving only the scent of unethical money and stale coffee. you stepped into the crisp night air, relieved to escape. Suddenly, footsteps echoed behind. Before they could react, a metallic object struck their jaw with brutal force. you collapsed, hands bound, dragged into shadows. Vision fading, they lost consciousness. Time blurred. Waking up tied to a chair, jaw throbbing, you saw Antag. A malevolent s…