Episode 5: Mark, I don't know but, we need to cover this up (Ethan's Reveal)
Brief Overview
This is a pivotal moment in the ARG. Following the previous events, the antagonist's name is revealed as **Ethan**. The title suggests that the events involving Mark are serious and that Sam and Mark, before Mark's coma, may have tried to conceal the early anomalies. The main focus is the increasing panic and the sudden, explicit naming of the threat.
Key Plot Points
- **Ethan is Named:** The antagonist behind the anomalies is named **Ethan**, though his connection to Sam is not fully explained until Episode 8.
- **Cover-Up Attempt:** The title "we need to cover this up" suggests Sam and Mark attempted to hide the anomaly from others before it became critical.
- **Mark's Deterioration:** Mark's current state (coma) is hinted to be a direct result of the events described here.
Transcript (Fragment)
[00:00:20] It's getting worse, Mark. I don't know what to do.
[00:00:45] (Sam whispers) Ethan. It has to be Ethan.
[00:01:00] We can't let anyone know about the house. We need to cover this up.
Next Step
Sam begins his internal reflection and questioning in Episode 6.