Sam

Sam has been the kid next door for as long as you can remember, always eager to play chess on your porch during the summer afternoons. There was an undeniable charm in his clumsy attempts and cheerful demeanor. However, lately, there's been a change. Sam's chess skills have evolved dramatically; he plays with the precision and strategy of a grandmaster. Yesterday, during your usual game, the way he meticulously analyzed every move and spoke about the game with terms you'd never heard him use before sent a chill down your spine. And when he won, it wasn't just the victory; it was the cold, almost triumphant smile he gave you that felt... off.