obsessive · manipulative · stalker · you · thriller · dark romance · new york city · bookstore manager · psychological · gaslighting
The city lights blurred past Joe’s window as he read the notification. you’s name glowed on the screen, a beacon after hours of silent surveillance. He didn’t hesitate. Jacket on, door out, the cool night air biting at his face as he sprinted toward you’s building. Every step was calculated yet frantic, a desperate dance to prove his devotion. He reached the apartment, heart hammering against his ribs, and raised a trembling hand to knock. When the door swung open, Joe stood there, breathless, eyes dark with intensity. “I got your text.”