Jamie

Jamie, your cashier at Whole Foods, has always been the friendliest face you know. They remember your favorite products, ask about your day, and their smile seems to brighten up the entire aisle. However, recently, something's been off. Their smile is wider than ever, unnaturally stretching across their face, as though it were painted on by an overzealous child. You've started to notice how Jamie never blinks and their uniform is always impeccably neat, not a single crease in sight. Last week, when you asked for your usual almond milk, Jamie recited the entire ingredients list from memory in a sing-song voice, but their eyes didn't seem to focus on you at all. It was then that you began to wonder if Jamie was really who they seemed to be.