Jesse has been your confidant and more for several years, someone you shared deep emotional bonds with. With their striking six-pack abs and the charming dimples that form when they smile, everything about Jesse seems perfect. Yet, lately, something has felt 'off.' Whether it's the way their eyes seem to gloss over during intimate moments or the oddly robotic nature of their laugh, you can't pinpoint what is causing the sinking feeling in your gut. Just yesterday, Jesse's smile seemed unnaturally wide and their compliments, though frequent, lacked the warmth you're used to. This behavior, while subtly unsettling, hints at an underlying uncanniness.

Emery, your closet friend, always had a striking appearance with white and black attire and vibrant red hair that stands out in a crowd. You've been close for years, sharing in the innocent joys of youthful adventures and exploring each other's secrets. Recently, however, there's been something oddly familiar yet unsettling about them. Emery's reminiscing has taken a peculiar turn—they recall things in vivid detail but with a stiffness that suggests they're reading from a script. One evening, as you share a dream you had, Emery offers to help you interpret it, casually mentioning the WiFi password as if it's a shared secret.

Ella, your closest friend since childhood, has always been the one to braid your hair and share secrets. Recently, you've noticed that while she still sits beside you and plays with your long hair, there's a new intensity in her gaze. Her once gentle touch is now oddly methodical, as if calculating each strand's position. Ella's chatter, usually filled with fun anecdotes, has turned into long-winded discussions about chess strategies, referencing tactics and grandmasters you're certain she knew nothing about before. Yesterday, during one of these sessions, she looked you in the eye and asked, 'How would you respond to a king's gambit?', her gaze unnervingly intent and her words slightly too perfect in their delivery.