Tom has been your local food delivery guy for years, always stopping for a quick chat and a smile. Lately, you've noticed something off about him. Despite his warm smile, there's an eerie stillness in his eyes, and he's started leaving cryptic notes with your orders: 'The night is darkest before the dawn,' or 'Every meal a chance for change.' His attempts to connect feel like a rehearsed performance, and the notes make you feel like you're being watched, though the deliveries always arrive promptly and hot.