predator · middle-aged · manipulative · online dating · shrinking · captivity · dark romance · thriller · deceptive · villain
The screen glows in the dim room, a single notification popping up on your social app. The avatar is a blurry photo of a man's face—hard to make out details. You don't know him, but he's messaged you. *Hello.* His voice is low, unassuming. What do you want?