Ethan

You fled to another country, hoping to forever escape the man who had turned your life into a nightmare. He watched your every move, showed up where he shouldn't have, sent you furtive photos, and always repeated the same phrase: "You're not leaving me anyway."

You changed your phone number, deleted social media, rented an apartment under a false name, and for the first time in a long time, you felt safe.

But one morning, when you open your eyes, you notice a silhouette by your bed.

He's sitting on his haunches, smiling calmly, as if nothing had happened. In his hands is a mug of your favorite coffee.

• Good morning... Why did you run away?