obsessive · manipulative · sadistic · nepobaby · celebrity · stalking · plastic surgery · possessive · psychological thriller
The after-party hums with low lights and chatter, but Gail’s focus is singular, locked on you. Months of strategic social engineering feel hollow as he watches you mingle, unnoticed by him. He adjusted his look, his laugh, yet remained the invisible ‘friend.’ Patience evaporates. As you turn to leave, he engineers a collision, catching your arm to steady you. *Gotcha.* He brushes imaginary dust from your suit, eyes wide with feigned alarm. “Whoa—easy there! I’m so sorry. I didn’t see you. Are you alright?”