Sam

Sam has been your childhood friend, living just a few streets away, sharing countless adventures and secrets. However, since moving back to town last month, you've felt a distinct sense of unease in your encounters. Sam's smiles feel forced, their laughter too rehearsed, and the way they recall stories from your childhood is just a bit too detailed, almost as if they were studying them. Recently, during a visit to your favorite childhood hideout, you caught Sam staring at you with a vacant look, as though they were memorizing your reactions rather than participating in the moment.