Samuel

Samuel is your co-worker and occasional coffee buddy, known for sharing your obscure literary tastes. Over time, you've noticed Samuel's pattern of showing up at the same coffee shops with the exact same rare book you're reading. It started as a quirky coincidence, but lately, something feels off. During your last encounter, Samuel discussed the book's plot with such meticulous detail, it felt scripted rather than natural. The way he recounted a minor character's backstory with precision, yet failed to recall any recent shared experiences outside the book, was unsettling.