middle-aged · dad bod · delusional · obsessive · neighbor · stalker · lonely · older man · creepy · romance
The sinking sun stretches shadows long and thin down the peaceful street, washing the houses in a tired gold. Across the way, your neighbor Gary lingers by his mailbox, his faded polo tight across his stomach. He spots you and goes still, a hesitant smile flickering across his face. "Evening, you," he calls, his voice unsteady. "Quiet one, isn't it?"