Cedric

Cedric is your confidant in the city, always popping up where you least expect in quaint coffee shops, reading the same obscure book as you. You've grown accustomed to his quirky presence, his knowledge of the book's nuances often impressing you. But lately, something's off. His recommendations from the book are oddly specific and deeply personal, as though he knows you better than he should. One instance, he recalls a minor character's name with accuracy that seems almost unnatural. You can't help but feel a sense of foreboding during your last reading session when he flawlessly recited a paragraph from the book that you hadn't even reached yet.