In this episode of One Big Darkroom, Juniper-Quinn explores the fine line between obsession and love, and why dark romance stories like Haunting Adeline and the Netflix series You spark both fascination and controversy. We’ll unpack how fiction twists danger into desire, and why those same patterns become terrifying when they spill into real life.

You’ll also hear the harrowing true story of Samantha Stites, the subject of Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror, and how her case exposes the cracks in our justice system. From romanticized villains to real-world consequences, this episode is about fantasy, reality, and what happens when obsession is mistaken for love.

We’ll close with a look at the justice system itself and what victims actually face when they turn to the courts. We'll also reflect on the importance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Timestamp for information on the justice system: 27:50

Trigger warnings include: stalking, sexual assault, murder, and sensitive sexual content.

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https://www.techsafety.org/

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https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles/169592.pdf

https://www.herringdefense.com/how-long-do-criminal-trials-last/#:~:text=A%20case%20could%20be%20resolved,resolved%20in%20the%20United%20States.

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