Laura’s evening began like any other, filled with the quiet solitude she had come to cherish since her divorce from Noah but this was a little different as Sarah had gone out for dinner with Ryan. He had also come to apologize and even though she hadn't completely forgiven him, she accepted the apology. Despite her attempts to build a new routine, the ever-present shadow of her stalker loomed over her life, a constant reminder of the unsettling circumstances she found herself in. What if he knew she was home alone and decided to meet her rather than send another text? It was on this particular evening that her tranquility was abruptly shattered by a soft, yet persistent knock at her door. The sound was unexpected and carried an undercurrent of trembling that made her hesitate before

