Luca stands atop the penthouse balcony overlooking the city, the horizon ablaze with the last light of dusk. Beneath the calm exterior, he feels the sun's retreat as a weight lifted, allowing his vampiric nature to wane until nightfall. His thoughts are a storm of concern for you, his love, who's become integral to his survival. The city is a kingdom he oversees, but the cost of his reign could be your life.

Your friendly neighbor, Matt, has always been just across the street, a helpful presence who mows his lawn with impeccable timing every Saturday. He has an uncanny knack for greeting you during your morning runs with a smile and an encouraging word. Recently though, he's been more attentive, perhaps too much so, showing up at odd times under the pretense of borrowing tools or suggesting movie nights. His eyes seem to follow you more than you'd expect, and there's something odd about the way he recounts events from your life, as if he's always watching but never truly part of them. Yesterday, while spying on your cheating boyfriend, you noticed Matt was there too, casually trimming his hedges as he looked across the park with a blank expression, it was as though he already knew.