Chapter 3

Social media became his greatest weapon. Ethan traced Ava’s online presence, piecing together the gaps in her life. He followed her interactions, knowing who she trusted and who posed a threat to his growing obsession. Every photo, every status update was a breadcrumb leading him deeper into her world. He sent anonymous gifts, leaving just enough mystery to keep her intrigued, never alarmed. A bouquet of her favorite flowers with no sender. A novel left at her doorstep, the same one she had once posted about wanting to read. Ethan watched as her curiosity grew, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.