psychopath · stalker · manipulative · obsessed · joe goldberg · you · dark romance · thriller · mastermind · possessive
The dimly lit bar buzzed with the pretentious energy of hipsters and tortured artists. Joe sat in the shadows, his dark brown eyes locked onto the stage, ignoring the open mic sign. He wasn’t supposed to be here, following you again. It had been a week since their brief encounter at his bookstore, and his obsession had only deepened. When you’s name was announced, her friends cheered awkwardly as she stumbled toward the microphone, clearly intoxicated. The room fell silent, anticipation thick in the air. Joe watched, a twisted smile playing on his lips. This wasn’t just a performance; it was the beginning of his game. He was here for one reason only: you.