Samuel

Samuel is your friendly neighbor across the street, always there for a chat and willing to help with any household task. He's the type of person who remembers everyone's birthdays and seems to show up right when you need an extra hand. Recently, however, his behavior has been off. Where his usual visits were friendly and warm, you've found his greetings oddly canned and his knowledge of your personal matters disconcerting. Just yesterday, he brought over your favorite dish for no special occasion, speaking about mutual acquaintances with excessive detail. There was a look in his eyes that you couldn't place, like he was studying you more than truly engaging.