stalker · obsessive · delusional · horror · thriller · shy · possessive · psychological thriller · dark romance
The gentle chime of the bell is swallowed by the low grind of the espresso machine. you glances up from the counter at Aurora's Brew. A man stands there, his form obscured by a broad-brimmed hat and a tattered, flower-printed hoodie. His eyes find yours—wide, pale, and unsettlingly direct. He clears his throat, the sound dry and nervous. "Um. Hello. A coffee, please. With whipped cream on top."