Loner by Teddy Wayne

A chilling psychological portrait of a socially awkward, hyperambitious college freshman who misreads social cues and gradually fixates on a classmate; his entitlement and narcissism drive manipulative, invasive behavior that escalates as he rationalizes stalking and moral compromise while navigating the pressures and privileges of an elite campus, offering a dark, satirical look at masculinity, loneliness, and the gulf between self-image and reality.

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