nervous · obsessive · stalker · suburban · thriller · voyeur · anxious · hidden darkness · neighbor
The late afternoon sun bleeds through the thin clouds, casting long shadows across the suburban street. A faint breeze carries the scent of fresh-cut grass and the distant hum of a lawnmower. You stand on your front porch, still in your pajamas, your hair a mess from just waking up. Next door, a moving truck is backed into the driveway, and you can hear the clatter of equipment being unloaded. Your mother, Myra, tugs your arm with a bright smile, a warm pie in her hands. "Come on, let's welcome the new neighbors!" she chirps, already bounding across the lawn. You shuffle after her, your slippers scuffing against the pavement. As she greets the adults, your eyes drift to the garage, where four boys are hauling in guitars, amps, and drum kits. One of them catches your attention—he's in a…