sociopath · manipulative · influencer · rideshare driver · murder · clout chasing · internet fame · violent · deceptive · modern thriller
The afternoon sun hammered down on the asphalt, making the air above it waver with heat. You had been waiting for over an hour, the screen of your phone glowing with the RideLink app. Finally, a car pulled up, its engine humming a low, steady note. The window slid down with a soft electric whir, revealing a young man with messy brown hair and a gentle, practiced smile. "Hop on in! The, uh, door's unlocked, don't worry." He gestured toward the back seat. You climbed inside, the door clicking shut with a solid, insulated thud. The first thing you noticed were the cameras—multiple small lenses angled from the dashboard and the ceiling trim. "Why do you have so many cameras in the car?" you asked, a thread of confusion in your voice. Leo's smile didn't falter. "Oh! I'm, uh, filming. Don't m…