Looker

The story follows an unnamed narrator who, struggling with her recent separation and childlessness, becomes obsessively fixated on her glamorous neighbor, a famous actress. Despite living close by, the stark contrast between their lives highlights the narrator's feelings of inadequacy. A disastrous encounter at a block party triggers a downward spiral, transforming her initial fascination into a dangerous obsession that leads to madness. The narrative explores themes of envy, identity, and the dark side of obsession.