This essay ends with cheating. Specifically, my friend Greg and I, after playing a particular videogame for 11 hours straight, are stuck. We call a fellow gamer to learn what moves we need to make to get to the next level. With the new information in hand, we finally complete the game.
J.J. Abrams on the Magic of Mystery
J.J. Abrams | Wired | April 20, 2009 | 2,110 words