Malcom has perfected the art of observation.
As a homeowner, host, and meticulous collector of private moments, he believes control comes from seeing without ever being seen. Every room is curated. Every guest is logged. Every detail is accounted for.

At least, that’s what he tells himself.

As strangers pass through his home, each believing they are safe, anonymous, unremarkable, small fractures begin to form. A woman who notices too much. A guest who lingers. A brother who won’t let go. What starts as quiet surveillance slips into obsession, entitlement, and harm.

When outside systems finally take notice (platforms, procedures, authority), Malcom doesn’t panic.
He adapts.

Because the most dangerous people aren’t the ones who hide.
They’re the ones who invite you in.

As a Courtesy… is a psychological horror chapbook about voyeurism, power, and the illusion of privacy in a world built on access and permission. Told with chilling restraint, it explores what happens when politeness becomes camouflage and being watched becomes a courtesy.

Perfect for readers who enjoy dark psychological fiction, unsettling modern horror, and stories that linger long after the final page.