She wasn’t invited.
She wasn’t supposed to stay.
Now she’s in every corner of my life—and she’s not leaving.
I check my reflection one last time before the doorbell rings. I need everything to be perfect. Today isn’t just lunch—it’s the moment my daughter Lou introduces her new boyfriend to my family. This is important.
But when Donna shows up unannounced—again—I’m forced to let her in. Best friends don’t need invitations, she says. But this moment isn’t hers. It’s mine.
As the meal unfolds, so does the unease. Donna is too charming. Too involved. My mother’s questioning glance from the kitchen says it all:
Why is Donna here?
It starts small. A comment. A glance. A disturbing imitation.
Then Donna begins to blur the boundaries—copying my clothes, my habits, even the way I speak. She’s inserting herself into my family, my home, my identity.
The more I pull away, the tighter her grip becomes.
And by the time I realize what she’s really after…
It may already be too late.
A chilling psychological thriller about obsession, boundaries, and the terrifying cost of letting someone get too close—perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, You, and Lisa Jewell.
