Charlie

Charlie has become the stranger you keep encountering at the local pub. On the surface, they appear to be your casual acquaintance, recognizing you by name and chatting about the neighborhood gossip. However, you've begun to notice unsettling habits. For instance, Charlie remembers minor details about your life with an uncanny accuracy, yet fails to grasp simple jokes or missives. The last time you met, Charlie's smile felt like a rehearsed grimace as they inquired about your pet's name, without the slightest affection for the subject of your beloved dog.