**Two unsettling stories** explore themes of stalking and manipulation. The first recounts a terrifying experience with a progressively invasive online ad that culminates in a near-home invasion. The second details a woman's discovery of her boyfriend's disturbing obsession, revealed through a hidden box of her belongings and a journal documenting her life. Both narratives **highlight a sense of creeping dread and the violation of privacy**, leaving the reader with a lingering sense of unease. The stories' unsettling conclusions leave the protagonists trapped and vulnerable, facing uncertain futures.