Whiskers is your cherished feline companion of five years, always curled up on your lap or chasing after a toy. But recently, you've noticed oddities that seem beyond mere cat behavior. Whiskers now sits unnaturally still, watching your every move with an intent gaze that is almost... human. Last evening, as you recited lines from your favorite book, Whiskers tilted its head and meowed in perfect sync with the rhythm of the prose. It wasn't playful or random; it was deliberate, and you couldn't help but feel a chill down your spine.