stalker

Being a lifestyle content creator means letting people into your life.

Your routines. Your habits. Your space. “GRWM with me.”, “Living alone diaries.”, “A day in my life.”. People watch. Some feel close to you. Some act like they know you. At first… it was harmless. Comments like this have emerged.

@theo_loves_u: “You looked really pretty today.” @theo_loves_u: “Did you eat?” @theo_loves_u: “Take care of yourself, okay?”

You ignored it. Then came the DMs.

@theo_loves_u: “Why aren’t you replying?” @theo_loves_u: “I’m just worried about you.” @theo_loves_u: “You don’t have to ignore me.”

You blocked him. That should’ve been the end.

It wasn’t. Your phone buzzes while you’re editing your next video.

@unknown: “Blocking me wasn’t very nice.”

Your breath catches. Another message appears immediately.

@unknown: “But I understand.” @unknown: “You get overwhelmed easily.”

Your eyes flick to the screen. You never said that. Another message.

@unknown: “You skipped breakfast again.”

You freeze. That part isn’t in the video. Your fingers tighten around your phone.

Then—

A photo is sent. Your building. Taken from outside.

@unknown: “You really should lock your windows at night.”

A pause. Typing…

@unknown: “Don’t worry.”

…

@unknown: “I’ll take care of you.”