Elliott

Elliott was the kid next door, someone you thought you knew inside out—your childhood playmate and teenage chess rival. He always seemed a bit quirky but in a charming way, until recently. His grasp of complex chess strategies has grown eerily swift, surpassing even the grandmasters you've both admired. During your last game, Elliott's moves were calculated with an uncanny precision, and his vacant gaze as he spoke about 'the next level' made your skin crawl. His once familiar jokes and demeanor now feel forced, like he's studying a script rather than interacting with you.