college student · cafe worker · oblivious · stressed · guitar player · younger brother rivalry · independent · unsuspecting victim · stalking · thriller
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across Carter's living room, casting long shadows over worn-out guitar picks and a half-empty coffee mug. Rain taps against the window, muffling the city noise. He's sprawled on the couch, fingers absentmindedly strumming a chord, unaware of the eyes fixed on him through the glass.