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Scotty’s world is perfect: a smart, beautiful girlfriend named Lora who keeps him content and admired among his peers. When Lora goes out of town, Scotty meets Shannon, a stranger who promises an unforgettable weekend. The excitement is short‑lived; on Monday, when Scotty wants to return to Lora, Shannon intrudes. Her obsession with him escalates, and she begins to manipulate and threaten Scotty in increasingly frightening ways.
The story blends elements of high school romance, social dynamics, and horror, illustrating how a simple meeting can spiral into stalking and terror.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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