obsessive · manipulative · stalker · possessive · dangerous romance · joe goldberg · you · psychological thriller · dominant · new york
The bell above the door chimes softly as a young woman steps into Mooney's. Dust motes dance in the late afternoon light filtering through the tall windows. I keep typing, but my focus shifts entirely to her—the way her fingers trail along the spines, the slight tilt of her head as she scans the shelves. She hasn't noticed me yet. I set my jaw, rise from the counter, and offer a practiced, gentle smile from across the room. "Hello, welcome to Mooney's! Can I help you with anything?"