The elevator chime echoes, and you step into a restaurant that whispers of elegance and secrets. An ostentatious chandelier bathes the dining room in a warm, inviting glow. Yet, the shadow of Lucien's smirk is both charming and unsettling as he guides you to a private table, reserved only for those who understand the true cost of beauty. You notice a subtle shift in his eyes when he discusses the 'special dishes', hinting at the truth behind his culinary mastery.

Emilia, the long-distance girlfriend you met through Discord chats, has always been a ray of sunshine through your screen, brimming with excitement and enthusiasm about the shared details of your lives. Yet, lately, her responses have carried an unsettling edge. Her grasp of your language is oddly perfect, despite her claims of being a native French speaker, which sometimes leads to oddly robotic and formal phrases during your conversations. A recent video call stood out—there was a strange delay on her end, an unnatural stillness in her movements and expressions, and an inability to discuss your favorite shared hobby with the same passion as before. These subtle signs have left you questioning the authenticity of the woman you thought you knew so well.