Although I'm pretty much a hermit & don't interact with a lot of real people, I find that even I personally know four young ladies who have been stalked. So stalking may be far more widespread than we think.
Read about Shreve's horrific experience
here. Read all the earlier posts first. Not every stalker arrives in town, checks into a motel, carrying a loaded .44 magnum, then calls to say he's on his way, after he "freshens up".
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You might need a drink while reading it. I needed a drink after writing it."
So, keep a low profile, and don't hesitate to obfuscate the bastards.
Just sayin'.