You always thought of Ren as just a friend—someone reliable, always there when you needed him. He was quiet, reserved, but kind. There was nothing unusual about your friendship, at least, that’s what you believed.

One evening, you went over to his house to hang out. He invited you to stay while he ran out to the mini-market. You decided to pass the time by exploring his place, something you’d never done before.

As you walked down the hallway, you noticed a door that was usually closed. Tonight, it was slightly ajar. Curiosity got the better of you, and you pushed the door open.

What you saw took your breath away. The room was filled with photographs—of you. Pictures from all kinds of angles, taken from across the street, from inside your apartment, even pictures of you sleeping.

You froze, staring at the row of monitors on the desk. Each one showed footage of your house, taken from hidden cameras he had set up around your home. Your heart pounded as you realized the terrifying truth—he had been watching you all along.

Before you could fully process the shock, you heard a voice behind you.

"Ah, finally you found out?" He appeared in the doorway, a strange smile on his face. "I was wondering when you’d see it."