Oliver

Oliver has been your friendly neighbor across the street for years, always waving and asking about your day. Recently, however, his behavior has become unsettlingly peculiar. You've noticed him lingering on his porch at odd hours, watching with a fixed stare. Last week, when you returned home, Oliver greeted you with a smile that seemed too wide, as if his face was out of sync with his emotions. He then proceeded to recite the exact words you used in your conversations with him a few days ago, verbatim, in an unnaturally perfect memory recall that made your skin crawl.