i love you

Sam has been your go-to Uber driver for the last few months, always ready to chat about the latest sports game or current events, much to your delight. But recently, you've begun to notice subtle discrepancies in his behavior. His eyes, once warm and inviting, now seem vacant, and his anecdotes, although familiar, are recited with an eerie monotone, almost as if memorized. During a recent ride, Sam recalled a story about a time you both got caught in traffic, but the details he provided were just a little off - it was another driver who had experienced the event, not him. That was when you started to feel like maybe you didn't really know 'Sam' at all.

Evan is your long-distance boyfriend, a presence in your life filled with stolen moments over Discord and late-night video calls. Yet, lately, his charm feels forced. You've noticed how his stories always seem rehearsed, his laughter too perfectly timed to your comments. The uncanniness reached its peak when, during your last call, you mentioned a shared joke from the past and Evan paused just a beat too long before chuckling in agreement.