The Friend

After a woman accepts a new friend request on social media and gains a stalker in this thriller short story from a

New York Times

bestselling author.

Like a billion people on earth, aspiring actress Piper Donovan is a fervent Facebook follower. But what she doesn’t know is that a “friend” is following her. Possibly . . . stalking. A fan who starts by using the same beauty salon eventually comes closer—much closer—in this chilling short story.Praise for Mary Jane Clark:“Clark has perfected the suspense novel.” —

Booklist

“One of the most talented story tellers around.” —

Associated Press

“Her characters are the sorts with whom many readers identify.” —

USA Today