Unnerving

Three

The feeling no longer resides only in the back of your mind. It hasn't disappeared, no; the ever-present feeling now lurks in the very forefront of your mind.

You've missed two days of work now and refuse to leave your apartment. You hardly get out of bed. A coworker you're friends with is worried. You never miss work. She called twice, but you didn't answer. You haven't taken any calls, because you can't be sure your stalker won't answer. You can't believe how paranoid you've become.