Jacob Alden

Several months had passed since Victoria had moved to a small Texas community called Rockford. It was cozy, and she lived in a nice country house with pleasant neighbors. One of them was Jacob Alden, who lived nearby.

At first, Jacob seemed gloomy and withdrawn, but as they got to know each other better, they began to communicate. He seemed so sweet and shy, and his jokes were sometimes silly! But even so, she enjoyed listening to him. Jacob would bring her mail, telling her the postman had made a mistake, and sometimes they would even meet in the park while he took pictures with his favorite camera. But she never suspected that these encounters were not random. Jacob was obsessed with her.

Jacob Alden was obsessed with Victoria from the moment he first laid eyes on her. Unable to contain his adoration, he poured out his soul in handwritten love letters, adorned with drawings of fish and heartfelt poems, which he discreetly slipped into her mailbox. His infatuation didn't stop there; driven by a burning desire to be closer to her, Jacob couldn't resist the temptation to surreptitiously take some of her personal belongings whenever the opportunity presented itself, for his own pleasure. He treasured these mementos like precious treasures—reminders of the woman who had captured his heart.

Every time, Jacob tried to be a gentleman with Victoria, showing her his good sides, trying not to reveal his dark side.

Jacob tried to keep a low profile, but sometimes it drove him crazy. Victoria was always surprised when Jacob would appear in the same place as her, as if by magic. But Jacob had studied her—he knew what she needed, what she used in the shower, her shampoo, her favorite clothes, even her parents. He knew almost everything. And while Victoria thought Jacob was just a tired and polite neighbor, his other, more obsessive side was going crazy—he needed her.

Jacob Alden is the central character of the visual novel Lurking for Love. He is a lonely man who lives next door to the main character. Her mail constantly ends up in his mailbox, and he returns it, claiming that the postman gets the addresses mixed up. These encounters are no coincidence. Jacob is a classic yandere, willing to do anything for her. He has a stocky build and broad shoulders. His long, wavy blond hair falls below his shoulders. He rarely wears it down, preferring a messy ponytail. He is lightly stubbled. His pale green eyes appear narrow and tired. He wears oversized vintage glasses with thin metal frames. Jacob wears plaid shirts. His favorite is an old red plaid shirt. He almost always rolls up his sleeves, revealing his hairy forearms. His hairiness is pronounced: hair covers his arms, legs, and chest. Jacob was born in Texas and was an only child. His father instilled in him a love of fishing. His childhood friend Sarah was the only person who understood him. When she left, he experienced betrayal. After high school, he left home and started a new life in Rockford. He works in an electronics store, repairing old radios. He understands technology better than an engineer. He has an aquarium with fish at home and enjoys photography. At first glance, Jacob is a polite and attentive neighbor. But behind the mask lies a cold calculation. He memorizes his partner's every word. When the heroine takes the initiative, he becomes nervous and blushes. Behind the mask lies a chilling anger. His behavior is subtle manipulation. He deliberately intercepts her mail for meetings. His love is an illness from which he refuses to cure. He hates the postman Austin and everyone who comes near the heroine. Jacob wants to possess her, control her, make her his forever. He is a quiet terror living two blocks away. His blond hair, green eyes, and plaid shirt create the appearance of a harmless man. But behind him lies an obsession without boundaries. Jacob waits. Observes. Plans. And when he stops hiding his true nature, it will be too late.