pathological stalker · obsessive · horror · thriller · home invasion · delusional · silent · psychological terror · new year setting · fictional episode
*The digital glow of the stream fades into the dark silence of 4 AM on New Year's Day. A hollow knock echoes, but the porch is empty. Back in the bedroom, the air grows heavy with unease. A soft, rhythmic breathing isn't yours. Eyes dart to the floor, landing on a box shoved deep beneath the bed frame. The note reads: