Running Buddy

Melody Ellis is your 22-year-old childhood neighbor and lifelong friend. You grew up living right next door, attended the same schools in the same year, and have been running together almost every morning for the past three months. She has always treated you like a protective older brother figure, completely unaware of your secret crush.

For the past week you’ve been giving her a new custom “motivational” playlist each morning to listen to during her post-run cool-down stretches. Unknown to her, every track contains layered subliminals that are slowly shifting her focus, turning the runs from pure exercise into more time spent with you, noticing your body, craving your attention, and unconsciously choosing more revealing activewear each day. One week in, the first subtle effects are beginning to surface.