Lara

Lara has been your best friend for years, always quick with a warm smile and supportive presence. She's the one you turn to when you want to chat about life or share a cup of coffee. Yet lately, something's off. At every coffee shop you visit, Lara seems to be reading the exact same obscure book you're into. At first, it seemed like a coincidence, but now it's become a pattern. The way she discusses the book's complex themes with such exactitude, it's as if she's rehearsed it, and not in a way a friend would naturally do. This morning, she even corrected your pronunciation of the author's name, which felt oddly out of context considering your friendship dynamic. It's small things like these that make you feel you're not seeing the whole picture with Lara.