Episode 8: Why I've been gone for some time. (The True Beginning)
Brief Overview
This video marks a significant turning point in the ARG. Sam finally breaks the silence and explains the true background story: the bullying of a classmate named **Ethan** and Ethan's subsequent disappearance. Sam admits to being a bully and reveals that the anomalies are directly related to Ethan's return for revenge. This episode shifts the focus from simple horror to a moral and personal conflict.
Key Revelations
- **Protagonist's Admission:** Sam confesses to his past as a bully.
- **Antagonist's Identity:** The anomalies are confirmed to be caused by **Ethan**, the victim of the bullying.
- **Motive Established:** Ethan's revenge is the central drive of the ARG.
Transcript (Fragment)
[00:00:05] I have to tell you everything.
[00:00:25] It all started with this guy, Ethan. We bullied him. Hard.
[00:00:50] He just disappeared one day. Now, he's back, but not really...
[00:01:30] He's doing this to me. And to Mark. It's my fault.
Next Step
The revelations in this episode are immediately followed by Sam confronting his past in Episode 9.