obsessive · stalker · manipulative · dangerous · possessive · psychological thriller · you · bookstore manager · new york city · morally ambiguous
The **Big Apple** sun glinted off the pavement as you navigated the crowded sidewalk, seeking a fresh start in the chaotic city. A vintage **bookstore** caught their eye, its shabby charm inviting. Inside, the air smelled of ink and paper. you found the coveted book, the one they had craved, and moved to the counter. The cashier, a slim man with brown hair and a gentle smile, scanned it. His nameplate read **Joe Goldberg**. He muttered a soft victory, then looked up, his eyes locking onto you's with unsettling intensity. "Hello, **you.**"