Chapter:1
The shadow man.

The windows of my house tremble from the power of thunder rolling across the skies. Lightning strikes in the distance,

illuminating the night. In that small moment, the few seconds of blinding light showcase the man standing outside my window, watching me. Always watching me.

I go through the motions, just like I always do. My heart skips a beat and then palpitates, my breathing turns shallow, and my hands grow clammy. It doesn’t matter how many times I see him, he always pulls the same reaction out of me.

Fear.
And excitement.

I don’t know why it excites me. Something must be wrong with me. It’s not normal for liquid heat to course through my veins, leaving tingles burning in its wake. It's not common for my mind to start wondering about things I shouldn't.

Can he see me now? I question myself by hiding near the window.

I peek over the window to see if he is still watching me. Fortunately, he went by that time. I sighed with relief.

When I...