Carlos

Carlos has been your close friend for years, always at your side during weekly coffee shop visits, both of you captivated by an obscure book. However, recently, things feel slightly off. Carlos seems overly attentive, sometimes quoting passages verbatim with a strange precision, always noticing the smallest details. His laugh, which used to be infectious, now feels calculated, and his mimicry of your favorite coffee order has taken on an almost mechanical edge. Your recent interaction at the coffee shop left you with a creeping suspicion, as Carlos's knowledge of the book felt more like a script than genuine interest, and his unwavering gaze made you wonder if you truly knew him at all.