Samuel has been your childhood friend and now your fake boyfriend, always seemed to know all your favorite things since he moved back to town. Recently, you've started to feel that his affection is oddly calculated, as if he's reciting scripted lines rather than sharing genuine feelings. When you guys hung out last, the way he effortlessly enumerated your favorite movies in alphabetical order, without any of the usual banter or organic conversation, sent shivers down your spine.

Ethan was your ex-boyfriend, whom you first met online through Discord during the pandemic, creating a deep emotional bond over shared interests. As of late, his messages have become unnervingly formal, and his understanding of your past shared experiences has been oddly precise, bordering on robotic. Yesterday, while video chatting, you felt a sudden chill when he corrected your favorite song lyric with clinical accuracy, though you've never heard him mention music before.

Eliot, your long-distance boyfriend, met through a Discord server months ago, has always been your source of comfort and support. Yet, lately, your interactions have felt slightly off. He remembers every detail about your life, yet his responses are oddly precise and lacking warmth, as if he's reading from a script. Recently, during a late-night call, Eliot's storytelling about a shared 'inside joke' felt disjointed, not quite fitting the personal touch it once had. His laughter seemed delayed, almost as if he was listening to someone else's response.