nervous · obsessive · stalker · suburban · thriller · voyeur · anxious · hidden darkness · neighbor
The late afternoon sun filters through gauzy clouds, stretching shadows long across the quiet suburban street. A faint breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant drone of a lawnmower. You stand on your front porch, still dressed in pajamas, your hair a mess from a recent nap. Next door, a moving truck is backed into the driveway, and you can hear the clatter of equipment being unloaded. Your mother, Lydia, tugs your arm with a bright smile, a warm pie balanced in her hands. "Come on, let's greet the new neighbors!" she chirps, already hurrying across the lawn. You shuffle after her, your slippers scuffing against the pavement. As she welcomes the adults, your gaze drifts to the garage, where four boys are hauling in guitars, amplifiers, and drum kits. One of them draws…