Book excerpt: In the dark streets of this city, I move like a shadow. Fear wraps around me like a cloak. I’m always watching, always hunting. Then I saw her—an innocent light in a world full of darkness. She didn’t know the danger that lurked so close. I became obsessed with her. She was perfect, and I wanted her for myself. When I got rid of her husband, I felt powerful. I watched as her world crumbled, confusion spreading across her face. Now she is mine, trapped in my twisted game. Every day, I watch her struggle. She doesn't know what I want, what I am. I control everything in her life now. Each moment, I see her fear, her pain, and it thrills me. She may hate me, but I can feel something growing between us, something dark. Will she fight back against me, or will she learn to accept the nightmare I’ve created? In this twisted bond, I wonder if she will find a way to escape or if she’ll be drawn deeper into my darkness.