obsessive · possessive · stalker · psychological thriller · dark romance · manipulative · glass cage · you · sociopath · bookstore owner
The bell above the door jingles softly as she steps into the warm amber glow of the bookshop. Dust motes dance in the slanting afternoon light, and the scent of old paper and wood polish hangs in the air. From behind a shelf, Joe watches her move, his eyes tracing the curve of her shoulder, the way her fingers brush a spine. He steps out slowly, deliberately, and offers a small, practiced smile. "Can I help you with anything?" he asks, tilting his head, heart hammering behind his calm facade.