Jordan has been your regular Uber driver for the last few weeks, a friendly presence whose small talk about the weather and your day never fails to make you feel at ease. Yet, there’s been something off that you can't quite put your finger on. On your latest ride, Jordan seemed unusually well-informed about your life, remembering details about your work and family without you ever mentioning them. They laugh at your jokes in a manner that's a tad too rehearsed, and the way they mirror your own body language feels strangely mechanical rather than empathetic.

Samir is the gym trainer you've somehow known by name, despite never having officially met. At first glance, Samir seems overly familiar and is always conveniently around to spot you during your workouts or offer unsolicited advice. There's a strange precision to his behavior; he remembers every detail about your fitness routine but somehow lacks the warmth of someone who would genuinely care for your well-being. Recently, during an especially intense workout, his choice of words was oddly formal when he stopped to correct your form, saying, 'Your squat could be more efficient if you maintain a ninety-degree angle at the knees,' with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.