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Pixiestix
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Deadly Affairs
new TV show

I got a box in the mail. A nice black box with the logo of a new TV show I saw some people talking about on Twitter called "Deadly Affairs" and got very excited. I had been waiting for something trailhead like recently, and figured this must be it.

Upon opening the box there is a car made to looks like Susan Lucci's personal stationary {nice touch}. The car has a red ribbon with a "key" attached. {key is a metal bead/charm, can be purchased at craft store, but is quite pretty actually.}.

The note card says:

Quote:
Dear [REDACTED],

True love is beautiful, but let's face it, happy couples are boring. When love turns sour, that's where things get really interesting: the affair, the confrontation...the revenge. Now there's a story.

Over the next few weeks, I'll guide you through one romance as it goes very, very wrong.

To begin, go to IsItADeadlyAffair.com. Rumor has it that code 9499 will give you a early sneak peak. You're not the type to spread rumors...are you?

Forever yours,
Susan Lucci

P.S. I hope you'll join me on September 8 at 10pm for the primiere of Deadly Affairs on Investigation Discovery.


Obviously, i HAD to post it Wink

Upon going to the website, there is a sign up form at the bottom of the page. There is also what i assume is a memory box with a code lock. On top of it is a napkin from a wedding that says
Quote:
September 4th, 1999
Happy-In-Love.com


The napkin is a nice touch for two reasons. Besides leading to the next website {which has the Happy Couple Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer's wedding pictures.}, it also offers the people who didn't get the trailhead/read a forum post about the trailhead a chance to figure out the code. I like this!

I feel you should actually experience it this, and not just read about it, but I'll write it out for . Go on, go experience it!

When you open the box, a video plays of Susan Lucci introducing the mystery. Once the video is over, you are in the memory box. There are a number of items, some of which play sound files.

There is a family photo
A business card
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Robert Spencer
chief executive officer
robSPLATrestechworks.com Email
@res_techworks Twitter
www.Restechworks.com Web

And a tag
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Gabs By Design
Gabsbydesign.tumblr.com

5 ticket stubs
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Countryside11 (240)
Unicorns VS, 3D {according to Rob's twitter account, Unicorns vs. Mechadons}
3:35pm Fri 8/17/12
Matinee $15
Auditorium 6
tickets were purchased at 2:54 pm

and a restaurant check with lots of prob unimportant info and a hand written message at the bottom
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Thanks for the great time, Lovebirds!! - Lauren


Of course there are multiple websites now, and at least two twitter accounts to follow, as well as a tumbr.

We are also provided with another place to discuss the "investigation" with an additional sign up http://www.idaddicts.com/conversations/deadly-affairs/
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mrshomersimpson
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looks cool. i shall keep a little toe in Razz see if i can go along with this one.. Smile thanks!

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OhWhatProvidence
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Hmmmmmmmmmm. Might, not sure. It looks... interesting, but already loaded down with life and stuff.

-lurks-
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netsua98
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sweet I have emailed and tweeted
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notgordian
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Do waitresses usually thank restaurant patrons for a great time? Thought it usually goes the other way around. Hrm. Guess we'll find out the details tonight!

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Pixiestix
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facebook pages for each, can be "liked" but not friended. That's the way to get around being kicked off facebook as a hoax Wink

http://www.facebook.com/ResTechworks
http://www.facebook.com/GabsByDesign

I find myself wanting to be very meta, and ask Rob to help me with something IT related with my own ARG. LOL Wonder how much fre help I could get that way, mwa ha ha Nah, instead I'll ask Gabby to design a dress for me.
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MovieViralDan
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Just wrote a lengthy breakdown of the ARG, thanks in part to this thread.

http://www.movieviral.com/2012/08/18/investigation-discovery-mails-out-notes-to-begin-arg-for-deadly-affairs/
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Akiva
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notgordian wrote:
Do waitresses usually thank restaurant patrons for a great time? Thought it usually goes the other way around. Hrm. Guess we'll find out the details tonight!


I'm thinking the waitress is the one Rob is cheating with.

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Akiva
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Message Redacted because I (Akiva) am a dork.

PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:05 pm
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Pixiestix
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Akiva wrote:
Another way in: http://www.idaddicts.com/

Trout
Pixiestix wrote:
We are also provided with another place to discuss the "investigation" with an additional sign up http://www.idaddicts.com/conversations/deadly-affairs/


Also, uhm, Minor request - in the future if your is the last post, simply edit to add into instead of double posting. Thanks Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:13 pm
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Akiva
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Pixiestix wrote:
Akiva wrote:
Another way in: http://www.idaddicts.com/

Trout
Pixiestix wrote:
We are also provided with another place to discuss the "investigation" with an additional sign up http://www.idaddicts.com/conversations/deadly-affairs/


Also, uhm, Minor request - in the future if your is the last post, simply edit to add into instead of double posting. Thanks Smile


Oops!! Sorry about that Pixiestix! I don't know how i missed that.

ETA: And will keep that in mind as well!

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NinaRevenant
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There's so many sites to keep up with on this one. I really like it. Can't wait to see what else they add on! Very Happy

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Strudel2010
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For those of you who may be interested, I created a facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336048276488461/


As a side note, I also received the same note, however, the key I received is different:
http://i.imgur.com/lKn2x.jpg

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NCFragola
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Strudel2010 wrote:
For those of you who may be interested, I created a facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336048276488461/


As a side note, I also received the same note, however, the key I received is different:
http://i.imgur.com/lKn2x.jpg

Huh. That looks like the same key Dan got.
Maybe the people getting the keys and notes are to expect a box arriving soon?

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Pixiestix
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the keys are very obviously the kind of charms you would pick up in a craft store, not the kind that would actually open a box. they are for show, not for use. I'm certain. I just thought mine was cute, and not a cheapo plastic thing, that i thought it deserved a picture Smile I like the other key too Smile
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