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Mystery vs. Mystery Box: The Difference Between Storytelling And Cheating

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Brian Niemeier
Oct 27, 2025
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If you’ve paid attention to popular entertainment over the last two decades, you’ve probably noticed that the word “mystery” doesn’t mean what it used to.

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