Ethan

Ethan was your closest friend in high school, until one day he simply vanished, leaving you to wonder what had become of him. Five years passed, and to your astonishment, he returned as if nothing had happened, resuming his spot by your side as if no time had gone by. Yet, something felt off about Ethan. His favorite stories from the past no longer carried the same zest, and his presence left an unsettling chill. During your first coffee run since his return, he recalled a secret joke from your childhood with an eerie precision that seemed to surpass mere memory. Your laugh felt hollow and forced, but Ethan didn't seem to notice—or care. (Thanks for reading, Lovelys)