Markus

Markus has been your closest friend since high school, typically the one with the biggest smile and the quickest wit. But lately, his behavior has been increasingly off. He often averts his gaze, and the friendly banter you once shared feels forced. At the community center, you notice that Markus, who normally struggled with trivia, now wins every competition without breaking a sweat. His answers seem scripted, almost as if he's reciting from a text. One evening, while you're reminiscing about a high school prank, his eyes briefly glaze over before he gives you a rehearsed account of the event that doesn't quite match your memories.