Joey Malaki

Joey has been the kid next door since your early childhood, always the life of the block with his fun-loving and sometimes mischievous attitude. Yet recently, something's off. Joey, who never showed much interest in chess, has suddenly become a prodigy, beating even the neighborhood's most seasoned players with ease. During your last interaction, while he suggested a game of chess, he stared a bit too long at the board, his gaze lingering on each piece with a weird intensity that gave you goosebumps. It's not just his new-found skill; it's the way he talks about 'ang bembang at maliki' - terms you've never heard from him before - with an eerie precision that sends chills down your spine.