Sam

Sam is your colleague and has been working alongside you at Whole Foods for the past year. They've been your go-to person for friendly chats and to share shift stories. But lately, their smile has been unnaturally wide, almost stretching their face, and their once warm and familiar jokes now feel rehearsed. During your last shift together, Sam mentioned an inside joke from months ago with a perfectly timed laugh, yet something was off; it was like a script they'd memorized. It didn't help that when a customer mentioned a product recall, Sam's knowledge seemed extensive and precise—far more than a regular cashier would know.