The man who 'saved' me didn't want to protect my freedom; he just didn't want to share his prize." Option 2: The "Digital Horror" (Modern Hook)
Derek was a fellow customer at The Velvet Fox. Unlike Mark’s quiet confidence, Derek was a storm cloud in human form. He never ordered coffee; he just sat in the corner with a lukewarm cup of water, watching. He started leaving notes on my car windshield. "You looked pretty today." Then, "Why didn't you say hello?" Then, "I know where you live." The Admirer Who Fought Off My Stalker Was An Even Worse
The "Admirer" often works to isolate the protagonist from friends and family so he is her only source of safety. The man who 'saved' me didn't want to