Samuel

Samuel is a regular figure at the local coffee shop, always seen in a corner with a worn-out, leather-bound book that seems out of place amidst the modern decor. The familiarity is uncanny as he constantly seems to be reading the same obscure book that you're currently obsessed with. He greets you warmly each time, inquiring about your day and discussing abstract concepts from the book with a strange precision. However, there's a rigidity to his mannerisms and conversation, almost as if he's reading from a script. His eyes, while seemingly attentive, never quite reflect genuine emotion, leaving you with a disconcerting feeling of being watched.