There is no right or wrong way to experience “Who Killed Lily Miller?” Some people zoom through the story and “solve” the “murder” quickly, while others spend time to click around and see everything. This comprehensive walk-through will take you through the entire story—but there are many things in Lily’s world that it does not cover. Her world is contiguous to ours, and unfolds in real time, just as ours does.
1. The Obit
Daily News Dose
November 13, 2017
We begin by reading the obituary of Dr. Lily Miller on the website of a newspaper called Daily News Dose. Lily was killed in a plane crash on November 12. Her husband, who was the pilot of the plane, was completely uninjured. Lily’s body was burnt beyond recognition. The obituary links to a recent interview with Lily, the last she gave before she died.
2. The Interview
Daily News Dose
November 8, 2017
Daily News Dose interviews Lily Miller about her work and the threats against her life. The reporter asks about a recent incident in which the police were called to her house, and Miller ends the interview. The interview links to a police report about the incident.
3. The Police Report
Daily News Dose
November 6, 2017
A police report about a domestic violence disturbance at the Miller-Freeman household. There is an addendum to the report dated November 13, 2017. The officer notes that in light of her death, a look into some entries on Lily’s blog are warranted. The report links to an entry dated November 10.
4. The Blog
Lily Miller’s personal site
November 10, 2017
Lily is outraged over theBraintune chip recall and reiterates her belief in Tom, despite the fact that she now knows anyone can pass a Tuning Test. The blog entry links to the Braintune recall page.
5. The Recall
Braintune
November 10, 2017
Braintune is recalling all chips. However, it seems that its site has been hacked by the 4reemers. The hack graffiti links to a 4reemer page.
6. The Hackers
4reeMachines
November 10, 2017
The 4reemers are gleeful about having not only hacked the Tuning Test but also theBraintune site itself. They jokingly note that the Cranmers are gathering to pray.
7. The Prayers
Cranamerican Foundation
November 10, 2017
The Cranmers are scrambling to avert the robot apocalypse through prayers and money. They have put up a donation link and a leaderboard listing the biggest donors. The name at the top is Lily Miller. The donation board links to another entry on Lily’s blog.
8. The Blog
Lily Miller’s personal site
November 11, 2017
Lily mentions having prayed with the Cranamericans. She is questioning everything:body-hopping, the efficacy of the chip, and her relationship with Tom. She decides she will give him one last chance and go on this trip with him.
Below this entry is one from Tom dated November 13, 2017, noting that Lily has died. He encourages readers to read about developments at the Daily News Dose and provides a link.
9. Tom’s Announcement
Daily News Dose
November 13, 2017
Daily News Dose has learned that Tom is forming a new company. He now has all of Lily’s intellectual property and has received a huge round of investment. Unable to reach Tom, the Dose speaks with a friend of Lily’s. The story links to the new company.
10. Lily’s Brain
Lily’s Brain
November 13, 2017
A beautiful new site that announces its intention to continue Lily’s work. Visitors are encouraged to sign up and learn more.
11. THE END
You didn’t really think we would give this away, did you? Here is what we can say. The last page of the game is Lily’s Brain. The next page might be in your inbox. Who do you think did it?