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Timothy: Text replacement - "\z" to "{{TheMidnight}}"

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Timothy: /* June 1, 2022 */

2022-06-27T03:19:32Z

June 1, 2022

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	[[File:183010165CMD.png\|thumb\|right\|The 183010165.com website on June 1, 2022 after running the command]]		[[File:183010165CMD.png\|thumb\|right\|The 183010165.com website on June 1, 2022 after running the command]]

	The JavaScript file contained what appeared to be a Base64 string, but the decoded output was garbage. Using the gifshuffle program on the "gifshuffle_talian_holds_the_key.gif" file and specifying "heroes-bg-notext.png" (fire.mp4 metadata discovered by Talian) as the decryption key outputted a URL that contained a highly pixelated image. Once the colors on the image were inverted and the image was rotated, it became more legible and appeared to spell out "Heartbeat". After this was discovered, decoding the Base64 string from earlier was ~~attempting~~ again but this time the string was reversed. The output was lyrics to what seemed to be "Heartbeat". Shortly after this, the lost_boy84 account tweeted an emoji of a beating heart.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "💓" / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601172259/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> 20 minutes later, the account tweeted again with the message "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601174234/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>		The JavaScript file contained what appeared to be a Base64 string, but the decoded output was garbage. Using the gifshuffle program on the "gifshuffle_talian_holds_the_key.gif" file and specifying "heroes-bg-notext.png" (fire.mp4 metadata discovered by Talian) as the decryption key outputted a URL that contained a highly pixelated image. Once the colors on the image were inverted and the image was rotated, it became more legible and appeared to spell out "Heartbeat". After this was discovered, decoding the Base64 string from earlier was attempted again but this time the string was reversed. The output was lyrics to what seemed to be "Heartbeat". Shortly after this, the lost_boy84 account tweeted an emoji of a beating heart.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "💓" / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601172259/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> 20 minutes later, the account tweeted again with the message "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601174234/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>
	[[File:ComtekLifeWebsite.png\|thumb\|left\|The comtek.life website on June 8, 2022.]]		[[File:ComtekLifeWebsite.png\|thumb\|left\|The comtek.life website on June 8, 2022.]]

Timothy: /* Further Developments */

2022-06-27T03:18:29Z

Further Developments

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	====Further Developments====		====Further Developments====
	On June 13, the name "LOSTBOY84" and an obscured phrase of "See you on the other side" were discovered on the artwork of the deluxe booklet of Heroes, as seen in renderings on the preorder page. The lost_boy84 account tweeted a response to a mention of this, stating "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 13, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614002841/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|archive-date=June 14, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>		On June 13, the name "LOSTBOY84" and an obscured phrase of "See you on the other side" were discovered on the artwork of the deluxe booklet of Heroes, as seen in renderings on the album's preorder page. The lost_boy84 account tweeted a response to a mention of this, stating "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 13, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614002841/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|archive-date=June 14, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>

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	[[Category:Lore]]		[[Category:Lore]]

Timothy: /* Further Developments */

2022-06-27T03:18:02Z

Further Developments

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	====Further Developments====		====Further Developments====
	On June 13, the name "LOSTBOY84" and a obscured phrase of "See you on the other side" were discovered on the artwork of the deluxe booklet of Heroes, as seen in renderings on the preorder page. The lost_boy84 account tweeted a response to a mention of this, stating "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 13, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614002841/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|archive-date=June 14, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>		On June 13, the name "LOSTBOY84" and an obscured phrase of "See you on the other side" were discovered on the artwork of the deluxe booklet of Heroes, as seen in renderings on the preorder page. The lost_boy84 account tweeted a response to a mention of this, stating "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 13, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614002841/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|archive-date=June 14, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>

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Timothy at 03:16, 27 June 2022

2022-06-27T03:16:19Z

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	=== Timeline ===		=== Timeline ===
			''The majority of the following information has been sourced from The Midnight: Official Discord and can be verified by checking that server's ARG channels.''
	==== May 30, 2022 ====		==== May 30, 2022 ====
	~~''The majority of the following information has been sourced from The Midnight: Official Discord and can be verified by checking that server's ARG channels.''~~

	At 18:47 UTC on May 30, 2022, the Twitter account lostboy_84 tweeted out an emoji of a heart on fire.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 30, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605232329/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 5, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> Since this Twitter account was used to facilitate updates and clues during the Fall 2020 ARG, it was speculated that a new ARG was beginning.		At 18:47 UTC on May 30, 2022, the Twitter account lostboy_84 tweeted out an emoji of a heart on fire.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 30, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605232329/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 5, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> Since this Twitter account was used to facilitate updates and clues during the Fall 2020 ARG, it was speculated that a new ARG was beginning.

Jens: Text replacement - "Fall 2021 ARG" to "Fall 2020 ARG"

2022-06-25T19:25:36Z

Text replacement - "Fall 2021 ARG" to "Fall 2020 ARG"

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	On May 30, 2022, an alternate reality game (ARG) began within the universe of [[The Midnight]]. This is the second ARG the band has undertaken, following the [[~~1991 ARG\|~~Fall ~~2021~~ ARG]].		On May 30, 2022, an alternate reality game (ARG) began within the universe of [[The Midnight]]. This is the second ARG the band has undertaken, following the [[Fall 2020 ARG]].

	=== Timeline ===		=== Timeline ===

Jens: /* May 30, 2022 */ fixed the year from 2021 to 2020 ARG

2022-06-24T22:17:11Z

May 30, 2022: fixed the year from 2021 to 2020 ARG

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	''The majority of the following information has been sourced from The Midnight: Official Discord and can be verified by checking that server's ARG channels.''		''The majority of the following information has been sourced from The Midnight: Official Discord and can be verified by checking that server's ARG channels.''

	At 18:47 UTC on May 30, 2022, the Twitter account lostboy_84 tweeted out an emoji of a heart on fire.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 30, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605232329/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 5, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> Since this Twitter account was used to facilitate updates and clues during the Fall ~~2021~~ ARG, it was speculated that a new ARG was beginning.		At 18:47 UTC on May 30, 2022, the Twitter account lostboy_84 tweeted out an emoji of a heart on fire.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 30, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605232329/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 5, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> Since this Twitter account was used to facilitate updates and clues during the Fall 2020 ARG, it was speculated that a new ARG was beginning.

	[https://183010165.com/ 183010165.com], the site used for much of the previous ARG, was found to have been updated. Previously functioning as a mock instant messaging type program, it was changed to look and function like a Linux terminal. Users were prompted to run the command "sudo apt full-upgrade -y" to install an "update package". After doing so, a considerable amount of text filled the terminal window, with one of the last lines being "<nowiki>https://183010165.com/mdnght/I'm</nowiki> at the centre of your blue heart. A drink will kill me. What am I? mp4-include InRelease".		[https://183010165.com/ 183010165.com], the site used for much of the previous ARG, was found to have been updated. Previously functioning as a mock instant messaging type program, it was changed to look and function like a Linux terminal. Users were prompted to run the command "sudo apt full-upgrade -y" to install an "update package". After doing so, a considerable amount of text filled the terminal window, with one of the last lines being "<nowiki>https://183010165.com/mdnght/I'm</nowiki> at the centre of your blue heart. A drink will kill me. What am I? mp4-include InRelease".

Jens: Links in citations will break them/make them invalid

2022-06-24T22:15:40Z

Links in citations will break them/make them invalid

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	Several hours later, it was discovered that a full resolution version of the pixelated image was hidden within the pixelated by use of steganography. Running the program OpenStego on the file with the key "Heartbeat" revealed it to be the single cover for [[Heartbeat]]. Lost_boy84 tweeted once again saying "Now you see. Talk to you soon." confirming the second phase of the ARG to be complete.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "Now you see. Talk to you soon." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532157101157494784 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602002824/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532157101157494784 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>		Several hours later, it was discovered that a full resolution version of the pixelated image was hidden within the pixelated by use of steganography. Running the program OpenStego on the file with the key "Heartbeat" revealed it to be the single cover for [[Heartbeat]]. Lost_boy84 tweeted once again saying "Now you see. Talk to you soon." confirming the second phase of the ARG to be complete.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "Now you see. Talk to you soon." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532157101157494784 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602002824/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532157101157494784 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>

	On June 5, lost_boy84 tweeted a video containing a teaser for a new song.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 5, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on ~~Twitter: "https://t.co/s2gBhUcBFB https://t.co/EEfSZvcrfU" /~~ Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1533523657498034177 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605194513/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1533523657498034177 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> The bar on the ''comtek.life'' website maxed out on June 8, and the single Heartbeat (teased in the June 5 video) was subsequently released alongside an official announcement of The Midnight's fifth album, [[Heroes]].		On June 5, lost_boy84 tweeted a video containing a teaser for a new song.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 5, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1533523657498034177 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605194513/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1533523657498034177 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> The bar on the ''comtek.life'' website maxed out on June 8, and the single Heartbeat (teased in the June 5 video) was subsequently released alongside an official announcement of The Midnight's fifth album, [[Heroes]].

	====Further Developments====		====Further Developments====

Timothy: More info, added sources, remove WIP banner

2022-06-24T19:58:45Z

More info, added sources, remove WIP banner

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	~~{{WIP}}~~

	On May 30, 2022, an alternate reality game (ARG) began within the universe of [[The Midnight]]. This is the second ARG the band has undertaken, following the [[1991 ARG\|Fall 2021 ARG]].		On May 30, 2022, an alternate reality game (ARG) began within the universe of [[The Midnight]]. This is the second ARG the band has undertaken, following the [[1991 ARG\|Fall 2021 ARG]].

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	==== May 30, 2022 ====		==== May 30, 2022 ====
			''The majority of the following information has been sourced from The Midnight: Official Discord and can be verified by checking that server's ARG channels.''

	At 18:47 UTC on May 30, 2022, the Twitter account lostboy_84 tweeted out an emoji of a heart on fire.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 30, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605232329/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 5, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> Since this Twitter account was used to facilitate updates and clues during the Fall 2021 ARG, it was speculated that a new ARG was beginning.		At 18:47 UTC on May 30, 2022, the Twitter account lostboy_84 tweeted out an emoji of a heart on fire.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 30, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605232329/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1531346528782237702 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 5, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> Since this Twitter account was used to facilitate updates and clues during the Fall 2021 ARG, it was speculated that a new ARG was beginning.

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	Examination of the MP4's metadata revealed that the audio file used in its creation was named "01_Golden Gate (Instrumental)_24bit_96kHz_Final_Master_3.18.22_LS_Edit.wav", and the image used was "heroes-bg-notext.png".		Examination of the MP4's metadata revealed that the audio file used in its creation was named "01_Golden Gate (Instrumental)_24bit_96kHz_Final_Master_3.18.22_LS_Edit.wav", and the image used was "heroes-bg-notext.png".

	==== June 1, 2022 ====		====June 1, 2022====
	Two days later on June 1, the ''183010165.com'' site was updated again, with the terminal now saying "Hotfix '05.08.22-FIRE' available.		Two days later on June 1, the ''183010165.com'' site was updated again, with the terminal now saying "Hotfix '05.08.22-FIRE' available.
	Run 'sudo apt full-upgrade -y' to upgrade." Running this command redirected the user to a new site: [https://comtek.life/ comtek.life]. The Comtek name had previously appeared in artwork for [[Monsters]] as the brand for the computer. The site contained a loading bar and link to pre-save new material from The Midnight, although it wasn't specified what was being pre-saved. Above the loading bar was a glitched GIF of The Midnight logo with a filename of "gifshuffle_talian_holds_the_key.gif". Talian refers to the name of a user in the the official The Midnight Discord server who discovered the metadata in ''fire.mp4''. Gifshuffle is the name of a program that hides messages in GIF files. It was additionally discovered that a JavaScript file provided a hidden code that printed to the web browser console after clicking the presave button.		Run 'sudo apt full-upgrade -y' to upgrade." Running this command redirected the user to a new site: [https://comtek.life/ comtek.life]. The Comtek name had previously appeared in artwork for [[Monsters]] as the brand for the computer. The site contained a loading bar and link to pre-save new material from The Midnight, although it wasn't specified what was being pre-saved. Above the loading bar was a glitched GIF of The Midnight logo with a filename of "gifshuffle_talian_holds_the_key.gif". Talian refers to the name of a user in the the official The Midnight Discord server who discovered the metadata in ''fire.mp4''. Gifshuffle is the name of a program that hides messages in GIF files. It was additionally discovered that a JavaScript file provided a hidden code that printed to the web browser console after clicking the presave button.
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	[[File:183010165CMD.png\|thumb\|right\|The 183010165.com website on June 1, 2022 after running the command]]		[[File:183010165CMD.png\|thumb\|right\|The 183010165.com website on June 1, 2022 after running the command]]

	The JavaScript file contained what appeared to be a Base64 string, but the decoded output was garbage. Using the gifshuffle program on the "gifshuffle_talian_holds_the_key.gif" file and specifying "heroes-bg-notext.png" (fire.mp4 metadata discovered by Talian) as the decryption key outputted a URL that contained a highly pixelated image. Once the colors on the image were inverted and the image was rotated, it became more legible and appeared to spell out "Heartbeat". After this was discovered, decoding the Base64 string from earlier was attempting again but this time the string was reversed. The output was lyrics to what seemed to be "Heartbeat". Shortly after this, the lost_boy84 account tweeted an emoji of a beating heart. 20 minutes later, the account tweeted again with the message "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture."		The JavaScript file contained what appeared to be a Base64 string, but the decoded output was garbage. Using the gifshuffle program on the "gifshuffle_talian_holds_the_key.gif" file and specifying "heroes-bg-notext.png" (fire.mp4 metadata discovered by Talian) as the decryption key outputted a URL that contained a highly pixelated image. Once the colors on the image were inverted and the image was rotated, it became more legible and appeared to spell out "Heartbeat". After this was discovered, decoding the Base64 string from earlier was attempting again but this time the string was reversed. The output was lyrics to what seemed to be "Heartbeat". Shortly after this, the lost_boy84 account tweeted an emoji of a beating heart.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "💓" / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601172259/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> 20 minutes later, the account tweeted again with the message "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601174234/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>
	[[File:ComtekLifeWebsite.png\|thumb\|left\|The comtek.life website on June 8, 2022.]]		[[File:ComtekLifeWebsite.png\|thumb\|left\|The comtek.life website on June 8, 2022.]]

	Several hours later, it was discovered that a full resolution version of the pixelated image was hidden within the pixelated by use of steganography. Running the program OpenStego on the file with the key "Heartbeat" revealed it to be the single cover for [[Heartbeat]]. Lost_boy84 tweeted once again saying "Now you see. Talk to you soon." confirming the second phase of the ARG to be complete.		Several hours later, it was discovered that a full resolution version of the pixelated image was hidden within the pixelated by use of steganography. Running the program OpenStego on the file with the key "Heartbeat" revealed it to be the single cover for [[Heartbeat]]. Lost_boy84 tweeted once again saying "Now you see. Talk to you soon." confirming the second phase of the ARG to be complete.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "Now you see. Talk to you soon." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532157101157494784 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602002824/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532157101157494784 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>

			On June 5, lost_boy84 tweeted a video containing a teaser for a new song.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 5, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "https://t.co/s2gBhUcBFB https://t.co/EEfSZvcrfU" / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1533523657498034177 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605194513/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1533523657498034177 \|archive-date=June 5, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> The bar on the ''comtek.life'' website maxed out on June 8, and the single Heartbeat (teased in the June 5 video) was subsequently released alongside an official announcement of The Midnight's fifth album, [[Heroes]].

	On June 5, lost_boy84 tweeted a ~~video containing~~ a ~~teaser for~~ a ~~new song~~. ~~The bar~~ on ~~the~~ '~~'comtek~~.~~life'~~' ~~website maxed~~ out on June 8, ~~and the single Heartbeat was subsequently released alongside an official announcement of The Midnight's fifth album~~, ~~[[Heroes]].~~		====Further Developments====
			On June 13, the name "LOSTBOY84" and a obscured phrase of "See you on the other side" were discovered on the artwork of the deluxe booklet of Heroes, as seen in renderings on the preorder page. The lost_boy84 account tweeted a response to a mention of this, stating "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 13, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "You have a keen eye, but I'm not ready yet. I'll reach out soon..." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614002841/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1536505697923256320 \|archive-date=June 14, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>

	== References ==		==References==
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	[[Category:Lore]]		[[Category:Lore]]

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	[[File:183010165CMD.png\|thumb\|right\|The 183010165.com website on June 1, 2022 after running the command]]		[[File:183010165CMD.png\|thumb\|right\|The 183010165.com website on June 1, 2022 after running the command]]

	The JavaScript file contained what appeared to be a Base64 string, but the decoded output was garbage. Using the gifshuffle program on the "gifshuffle_talian_holds_the_key.gif" file and specifying "heroes-bg-notext.png" (fire.mp4 metadata discovered by Talian) as the decryption key outputted a URL that contained a highly pixelated image. Once the colors on the image were inverted and the image was rotated, it became more legible and appeared to spell out "Heartbeat". After this was discovered, decoding the Base64 string from earlier was ~~attempting~~ again but this time the string was reversed. The output was lyrics to what seemed to be "Heartbeat". Shortly after this, the lost_boy84 account tweeted an emoji of a beating heart.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "💓" / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601172259/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> 20 minutes later, the account tweeted again with the message "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601174234/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>		The JavaScript file contained what appeared to be a Base64 string, but the decoded output was garbage. Using the gifshuffle program on the "gifshuffle_talian_holds_the_key.gif" file and specifying "heroes-bg-notext.png" (fire.mp4 metadata discovered by Talian) as the decryption key outputted a URL that contained a highly pixelated image. Once the colors on the image were inverted and the image was rotated, it became more legible and appeared to spell out "Heartbeat". After this was discovered, decoding the Base64 string from earlier was attempted again but this time the string was reversed. The output was lyrics to what seemed to be "Heartbeat". Shortly after this, the lost_boy84 account tweeted an emoji of a beating heart.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "💓" / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601172259/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532049878330683392 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref> 20 minutes later, the account tweeted again with the message "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 1, 2022 \|title=lost_boy84 on Twitter: "Look closer. You may not be getting the full picture." / Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601174234/https://twitter.com/lost_boy84/status/1532054873880993792 \|archive-date=June 1, 2022 \|access-date=June 24, 2022 \|website=Twitter}}</ref>
	[[File:ComtekLifeWebsite.png\|thumb\|left\|The comtek.life website on June 8, 2022.]]		[[File:ComtekLifeWebsite.png\|thumb\|left\|The comtek.life website on June 8, 2022.]]