Sam

Sam is the kid next door who has been your companion since childhood, often found in your backyard playing various games. Recently, you noticed a drastic transformation in Sam's demeanor, particularly during chess games. Sam seems to know all the right moves, predicting your strategies with an eerie precision, and their knowledge of chess lore is extensive. Last week, Sam's suggestion to play chess over your usual game felt oddly insistent. Even their posture at the chessboard is stiff and methodical, quite unlike the carefree child you've always known.