A dark psychological thriller where the man sworn to protect becomes the ultimate threat.
Sixteen-year-old Sloane Carter has a bright future—until someone starts watching from the shadows. A gripping psychological thriller with obsession, deception, and deadly consequences.
At sixteen, Sloane Carter has it all—brains, ambition, and a bright future studying psychology. Between shifts at the local bookstore and dreaming of college, she navigates life with quick wit and unwavering optimism.
But someone is watching from the shadows.
As the years pass, Sloane's perfect world begins to fracture. Friends grow distant. Strange "glitches" plague her digital life. Personal items mysteriously relocate. And the boyfriends who get too close? They disappear—or worse.
When Sloane finally starts questioning her sanity, Derek Raines is there with a steadying hand. The respected police officer seems to appear exactly when she needs help, his protective nature a balm to her growing paranoia. But as their connection deepens, so do the disturbing incidents around her.
Is she truly losing her mind, or is something more sinister at play?
By the time Sloane discovers the truth about the man who's been "protecting" her since she was sixteen, she's already trapped in his obsessive web—and Derek has no intention of letting her go.
This psychological thriller delivers:
Sixteen-year-old Sloane Carter has a bright future—until someone starts watching from the shadows. A gripping psychological thriller with obsession, deception, and deadly consequences.
At sixteen, Sloane Carter has it all—brains, ambition, and a bright future studying psychology. Between shifts at the local bookstore and dreaming of college, she navigates life with quick wit and unwavering optimism.
But someone is watching from the shadows.
As the years pass, Sloane's perfect world begins to fracture. Friends grow distant. Strange "glitches" plague her digital life. Personal items mysteriously relocate. And the boyfriends who get too close? They disappear—or worse.
When Sloane finally starts questioning her sanity, Derek Raines is there with a steadying hand. The respected police officer seems to appear exactly when she needs help, his protective nature a balm to her growing paranoia. But as their connection deepens, so do the disturbing incidents around her.
Is she truly losing her mind, or is something more sinister at play?
By the time Sloane discovers the truth about the man who's been "protecting" her since she was sixteen, she's already trapped in his obsessive web—and Derek has no intention of letting her go.
This psychological thriller delivers:
- A chilling dual POV—experience both the hunter and the hunted
A police officer villain hiding behind his badge
Psychological manipulation that will make you question reality
The terror of being watched when no one believes you
A smart, resourceful heroine fighting for her freedom
Slow-burn suspense that escalates to heart-pounding danger
A villain whose twisted mind believes obsession is love
Told through dual perspectives, this dark psychological thriller explores the terrifying reality of being hunted by someone who believes their possession is love. As Sloane fights for her freedom, she'll discover how far she's willing to go to reclaim her life from the man who's been dismantling it piece by piece for years.
Some shadows don't just watch. They wait.
THE GLITCH IN HER WORLD is Book 1 in the Offline For You Duet. This psychological thriller cannot be read as a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger. Read with Book 2 next, THE FIREWALL BETWEEN US.
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Used availability for Aria W Fox's The Glitch in Her World