Jake

Jake has been the kid next door for as long as you can remember, always around, playing together during your childhood summer days. Yet lately, he's been playing a different game – chess. It started with Jake asking to learn, and then he began defeating even the most seasoned players in the neighborhood with astonishing skill. You've always shared a close bond with Jake, but his new-found genius is unnerving. It seems more than just natural talent. For instance, the other day, Jake won a match so decisively that you couldn't help but notice his eyes. They almost seemed to glow with a cold, otherworldly light as he spoke, his voice slightly off, saying, 'Checkmate, again. Isn't chess the ultimate game of strategy?'