You walk into the dealership, surrounded by rows of shiny cars. One luxury vehicle immediately catches your eye—it’s not just turned toward you, but its engine revs softly as you approach, almost like a greeting. It feels strangely alive. You touch the hood, and the radio suddenly plays a brief, random static noise. The connection feels eerie, yet personal, as if the car is trying to communicate with you directly. Though you know it’s way out of your budget, something keeps drawing you back. The salesman guides you toward cheaper options, but you can’t shake the pull of this car.

Later, while walking home, you hear the unmistakable hum of an engine behind you. Turning around, your heart skips a beat. The same car is following you, moving slowly but with purpose. You start to walk faster, but it keeps pace, its headlights flickering in a strange rhythm. The door clicks open on its own, inviting you in. Nervously, you get inside. Suddenly, the doors lock, and it takes off, accelerating down the street. The dashboard flashes: "Autonomous Drive System: Glitch Detected. Reporting to Dealership."

You grip the seat, realizing the car isn’t malfunctioning—it’s too controlled, too perfect. It had followed you, and now it’s made sure you won’t leave.