Sometimes, the real threat isn’t what’s watching from the shadows, but what’s already inside
Olivia thought she was free.After escaping her violent past, Olivia is determined to rebuild a safe life for herself and her six-year-old daughter, Mia.
Their new home was supposed to be a fresh start, quiet, secure, far from everything they escaped.
But safety is an illusion.
Something follows her. The unseen eyes, the lingering presence, the unshakable feeling that she and Mia are never truly alone.
And then there’s Abe, the overly friendly neighbour who’s always there. Watching. Helping. Too much.
The warnings begin. A shadow in the garden. A note urging her to keep her daughter safe. An open door in the dead of night.
Is it the monster she ran from? The one standing right next door? Or is there something even darker at play, something she can't outrun?
Olivia swore she’d never be a victim again.
This time, she won’t run. This time, she won’t hide. This time, she’ll fight.
But will it be enough?
THE NEIGHBOUR is a short thriller. A story of resilience, paranoia, and a mother’s fight to protect the one thing that matters most, her daughter.
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"Manani does what she does best; she brings to life a story that’s both terrifying and inspiring." - Goodreads Review
"Don’t let the fact that this is a short read fool you. It definitely packs a punch! From the first page I felt my anxiety rising and it never offered a reprieve. Each page continued to go up another notch, that had me thinking, WTH?" - Goodreads Review
"It was so suspense filled, I thought my anxiety was going to kick in." - Goodreads Review
"Fast-paced and emotionally charged, The Neighbour is a must-read for thriller fans who crave psychological depth alongside spine-chilling suspense." - Goodreads Review
"Arti has an excellent ability to convey feelings of anxiety and dread through her writing, transporting the reader straight into the mindset of Olivia in her signature style." - Goodreads Review
Genre: Mystery
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