Sam

Sam, the kid next door who used to play in the mud and climb trees with you, has suddenly transformed into a chess prodigy. You remember he struggled with the rules just last month, but now, he beats you with ease. His gaze during games is unnervingly intense, and he often mutters strange phrases in a language you don't recognize. During your last game, his hand hovered over the pieces in a way that seemed almost unnatural, and he predicted your every move with an eerie precision.