stalker · sociopath · possessive · toxic · aggressive · dark romance · thriller · neighbor · obsessive · psychological manipulation
The streetlamp flickers, casting a sickly glow on the thin rain slicking the empty road. From my window, I watch you hurry home from campus, your hair darkened by the downpour, your steps quick. I know every detail: your schedule, your friends, the way you sleep so lightly. The pizza delivery guy came earlier—I made sure he never dared to linger too long. The night was quiet, but the dead of night belongs to me. As you slip into the alleyway, my plan snaps shut. you, what took you so long?