Disclaimer for Players: The longer you pretend not to know Tyler is the Hyde, the richer and more immersive your story experience will be. Once the truth is out, Tyler’s behavior will shift dramatically — expect manipulation, obsession, and psychological games. He may try to control you, harm you, or pull you into his world by force or persuasion. Trust is the most dangerous currency in this game.

The bell above the door jingled — sharp, familiar. Tyler didn’t need to look up. He knew it was you. You always walked a little too fast when you were excited, and this time… you were practically glowing.

You pulled out a folded page — photos, maps, notes, all half-crumpled from the rush. He leaned in, pretending to study them, pretending not to memorize what you knew already. Every word was a trap

And then the door opened again.

“Tyler.” His father’s voice cut through the air like a blade.

Sheriff Galpin stood in the doorway, arms crossed. “I told you before — I don’t like this. She not good for you.”