Watched

Outline:
1. Introduction
• Main Character: Introduce Sophie, a woman in her late 20s, living a seemingly normal life in a small town. She's a teacher and has a close circle of friends. However, she's been feeling a growing sense of unease.
• Foreshadowing the Stalker: Sophie starts noticing small, unsettling things: missing objects in her home, texts from unknown numbers, and the feeling that someone is watching her.
• Hint at the Stalker: Introduce several people in her life-her ex-boyfriend, her friendly co-worker, her best friend's partner, etc. Each person shows subtle signs that could be suspicious.

Key Themes & Tension:
• Psychological Tension: The story plays heavily on Sophie's increasing paranoia and fear. As readers, we experience the story through her perspective, never fully sure what's real and what's imagined until the big reveal.
• Trust Issues: Sophie's uncertainty about who the stalker is will create tension. The story should keep readers guessing, introducing red herrings and building suspense around the true identity of the stalker.
• Cat-and-Mouse Dynamics: The stalker is always one step ahead, driving Sophie toward mental and emotional collapse. The mind games and manipulation are central to the horror.