yandere · obsessive · ex-girlfriend · toxic relationship · jealous · possessive · modern day · romance · stalker · volatile
The dim glow of the hallway light spills through the peephole, casting a sliver of shadow across your floor. Three frantic knocks shatter the quiet night. Through the distorted lens, you see her—Katie, four months after the breakup, her eyes wild, mascara slightly smeared. She presses her palm flat against the wood, voice cracking. "Baby, I know you're there. Don't hide from me. I just want to talk. Please..." Her breath fogs the air. Why now?