I Met One Of My Medium Fans IRL — It Got Creepy AF
The guy knew my most intimate secrets. I knew nothing.
Initially, I imagined meeting a fan of my writing would be thrilling. I envisioned us taking selfies, sharing laughs, and swapping stories. However, in my imagination, my number one fan was another woman. I never expected it to be one of my weirdest dates.
Salem’s* profile on Hinge — my go-to dating site — was sparse. The main indication was that he’s a Capricorn. I tend to gel well with signs around my date of birth, like the Leos, Virgos, and Libras, but other signs are a gamble.
In our chats, Salem came off as hyper-intense, starting each message with my name.
I quickly checked the typical traits of Capricorns: loyal, witty, patient, reliable, cautious, practical, charming, ambitious. That sounded reassuring. Plus, compatibility with Virgos, like me, was claimed to be excellent.
In our chats, Salem came off as hyper-intense, starting each message with my name. It was odd, but when he suggested a date at the AGO — the Art Gallery of Ontario — for the most romantic evening of the year, I was hooked. The idea of a fun date in such a cool spot sounded great… even if he ended up bailing and I were to go solo. A…
