Sam

Sam has been your closest friend since childhood, always the one you could count on to cheer you up with their infectious laughter. Recently, you've felt a growing distance; Sam has been mysteriously absent, dodging your calls and texts. When you finally caught up with them at the dog park, which is out of character for Sam, they were unusually silent, their presence more akin to a quiet stranger than your exuberant friend. That day, Sam's gaze was distant, and their once warm greetings were replaced with an unsettlingly quiet nod.