MISSED MY CUE - She was prepared to compete, even if she had to cheat

CLIFFED - Being the target of someone’s obsession turns deadly

PARDON ME - Everyone anticipated his arrival; he showed up late for his funeral

DERANGED - He was a nerd, but his soul was doused in sociopathic poison

LEVELED - In the midst of far too many renovations, psychotic behaviors emerge

WINDOW OP - When the window of opportunity presented itself, she jumped!