A chat box popped up in the corner of the screen. “Thanks for the invitation, Leo. You wanted a gift, right?”
A cold sweat broke out on his neck. He reached for the power button, but the screen turned a deep, bruised purple. A progress bar appeared:
Leo knew better. He’d spent years in IT, but the temptation of a new 4K monitor for the price of a few clicks was a siren song he couldn’t ignore today. He typed in a burner email and clicked.
Suddenly, his mouse cursor began to move on its own. It didn't flicker or lag; it glided with predatory intent toward his browser’s saved passwords.
A chat box popped up in the corner of the screen. “Thanks for the invitation, Leo. You wanted a gift, right?”
A cold sweat broke out on his neck. He reached for the power button, but the screen turned a deep, bruised purple. A progress bar appeared:
Leo knew better. He’d spent years in IT, but the temptation of a new 4K monitor for the price of a few clicks was a siren song he couldn’t ignore today. He typed in a burner email and clicked.
Suddenly, his mouse cursor began to move on its own. It didn't flicker or lag; it glided with predatory intent toward his browser’s saved passwords.