Fears To Fathom: Norwood Hitchhike

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June 16th
Norwood Valley
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Overview

The game follows the story of Holly, who finds herself stranded in Norwood Valley after her car breaks down. She encounters a series of unsettling characters, including a creepy gas station attendant and a strange hitchhiker. As the night progresses, Holly experiences increasingly disturbing events, leaving the question of the Norwood Valley monster's existence unanswered but implying a sinister presence. The protagonist's reliance on hitchhiking and the unsettling nature of those she encounters contribute to the overall sense of dread and fear.

The Setup
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  Holly, a 19-year-old girl, is driving home from a gaming convention.
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  To avoid traffic, she takes a detour through Norwood Valley, known for its monster legend.
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  Running low on gas, she stops at a creepy gas station and hears the story of the Norwood Valley monster and a ghostly hitchhiker.
Encounters and Suspicions
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  After encountering car trouble, Holly is forced to hitchhike and is picked up by Jason, the gas station attendant.
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  Jason takes her to a motel where she encounters more unsettling characters and experiences strange occurrences.
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  Holly finds a bottle of pills in her room and experiences vivid hallucinations after consuming them with a drink.
The Escape
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  A series of increasingly disturbing events leads Holly to flee the motel room and ultimately escape with her car.
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  The game ends with Holly driving away, leaving the question of the monster's existence unanswered but implying a sinister undertone to the events.

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Introduction
Markiplier introduces the game "Fears to Fathom: Norwood Hitchhike".
He mentions the game is based on true stories posted on Reddit.
The Story Begins
The game starts with a note from the protagonist, Holly, recounting a creepy experience she had while driving home from a gaming convention.
Holly sets off on her drive and soon realizes the traffic is terrible, opting for a longer route.
Running low on gas, Holly finds a gas station where she is warned about the Norwood Valley monster and a mysterious woman in white or blue gown hitchhiking.
Encounters on the Road
While driving, Holly encounters a strange man who warns her about monsters.
Her car breaks down near a bridge, and she's forced to hitchhike.
A car stops, and Holly is surprised to find the gas station attendant is the driver.
The Creepy Motel
The gas station attendant, Jason, takes Holly to a motel and acts strangely.
Holly finds her motel room unsettling and encounters the motel manager, Joe, who also behaves oddly.
Holly experiences strange events in her room, including finding a bottle of pills and seeing the coffee machine disappear.
The Chase
Holly is drugged and wakes up to find someone trying to break into her room.
She escapes the room and is chased by Joe.
Joe catches Holly and forces her back into her room.
The Final Encounter
Holly is trapped in her room and experiences more unsettling events.
Joe tries to break into her room again.
Holly hides in the closet and encounters a terrifying presence.
The Ending
The game ends with Holly escaping the motel with the help of Tommy, another motel employee.
Holly reflects on the experience, suspecting a cult or worse might be involved.
Traumatized, Holly vows to avoid long road trips and always travel by airplane.