LIS DEAD

Also known as LIS_DEAD

A semi-ARG/interactive blog that follows the investigation of a secret agent known as Dramatic Detective. Most posts on the blog itself are fairly small, serving only to set up puzzles that unlock the real story behind everything. The puzzles can range from easy pop culture references, to maddening, to Tetris.

Anything contained in the puzzle-locked docs and not the blog itself should probably be spoilered. Further spoilers can be found at the Unfiction thread

This work provides examples of:

 * Alliterative Name: Most of the aliases of agents from the Organization so far: Dramatic Detective, Mysterious Mr. M, and
 * Alternate Reality Game: Players are encouraged to ask for hints and talk to its hosts.
 * Capital Letters Are Magic: Anything that DD refers to within the Organization, including; Agents, DD's Predecessor, and of course Him.
 * Becoming the Mask: DD admits in the comments of an early post that he identifies more closely with some of his aliases than with his own name.
 * Conditioned to Accept Horror: As part of their Training From Hell, Agents are  But Dramatic Detective at least does not entirely seem to like it.
 * Dark and Troubled Past:
 * Great Detective: DD at least tries to invoke this.
 * In Series Nickname: Dramatic Detective and Mysterious Mr. M will usually shorten each others' names to DD and M.
 * Man of Wealth and Taste: DD gives a Shout Out to this
 * Paranormal Investigation: 'He' is reported to have some sort of powers  but whether they're supernatural or something else   are still questions.
 * Playful Hacker: Mysterious Mr. M made the Tetris puzzle and is responsible for the site's security and yet he doesn't seem to be above giving a little snark.
 * Training From Hell: Agents of the Organization are
 * Training From Hell: Agents of the Organization are