I spent months looking over my shoulder for a stranger, never realizing the person keeping me 'safe' was the one holding the camera." Option 3: The Internal Monologue (Deeply Unsettling)
The original stalker might have been creepy and persistent. The new admirer? He may have choked, beaten, or threatened lethal force. While defending someone is noble, watch for: The Admirer Who Fought Off My Stalker Was An Even Worse
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