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Not to be confused with [[Brown Note]] or any other sound related trope, although it can contain, or be a recording of any kind. |
Not to be confused with [[Brown Note]] or any other sound related trope, although it can contain, or be a recording of any kind. |
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== Anime & Manga == |
== Anime & Manga == |
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* In ''[[Ore-sama Teacher]]'', both Mafuyu and Hayasaka receive notes in their lockers saying "360 degree warning". This presages the appearance of a new character, a wacky fake 'ninja' who is trying to destroy the Public Morals Club. |
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== [[Film]] == |
== [[Film]] == |
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== [[Literature]] == |
== [[Literature]] == |
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* ''[[Home]]'': Frank Money receives a note that says, "Come fast. She be dead if you tarry." This causes Frank to start his journey home to save his sister. |
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* In ''[[Sherlock Holmes|The Hound of the Baskervilles]]'', Sir Henry Baskerville receives a message consisting of words cut and pasted from the ''London Times'' warning him to stay away from the moor (where Baskerville Manor was). |
* In ''[[Sherlock Holmes|The Hound of the Baskervilles]]'', Sir Henry Baskerville receives a message consisting of words cut and pasted from the ''London Times'' warning him to stay away from the moor (where Baskerville Manor was). |
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== [[Live Action TV]] == |
== [[Live Action TV]] == |
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* In ''[[The X |
* In ''[[The X-Files]]'', Mulder repeatedly receives revealing documents this way from his informants. |
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* In an episode of ''Magic City'', an envelope is shoved under the door. When opened, it contains a photo with "$20,000" written on the back. The photo shows one of the heroes in bed with a mobster's wife and is clearly an attempt at blackmail. |
* In an episode of ''Magic City'', an envelope is shoved under the door. When opened, it contains a photo with "$20,000" written on the back. The photo shows one of the heroes in bed with a mobster's wife and is clearly an attempt at blackmail. |
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 9 April 2014
A mysterious note from a stranger changes the plot in some way. Generally, it is shoved under or into something such as a locker, postbox, or a door. If the recipient sees the note drop on his mat and dives for the door, he will occasionally catch the messenger in the act of posting the note; however, the messenger usually leaves so fast it's as if he teleported.
Can be anything at all, for example:
- A clue from an anonymous source
- A note from a past or future self
- A revealing tape of some kind
- A threat of some kind
- Ransom demand
- Invitation
- etc
Not to be confused with Brown Note or any other sound related trope, although it can contain, or be a recording of any kind.
Examples of Mysterious Note include:
Anime & Manga
- In Ore-sama Teacher, both Mafuyu and Hayasaka receive notes in their lockers saying "360 degree warning". This presages the appearance of a new character, a wacky fake 'ninja' who is trying to destroy the Public Morals Club.
Film
- Murder By Death. While Sam Diamond and Miss Skeffington are in their room, they hear a ticking sound. A note is slipped under their door that says, "That ticking sound is a bomb that will go off in 30 seconds. Signed, The Murderer."
- The Incredibles. The "note" is in the form of a digital tablet with a video message inviting Mr. Incredible to do secret superhero work.
- In Unsane, a horror/thriller author receives one about a series of murders related to his latest book.
- Memento: The hero receives a few of these. Some of them from himself, since he suffers from hollywood amnesia.
Literature
- Home: Frank Money receives a note that says, "Come fast. She be dead if you tarry." This causes Frank to start his journey home to save his sister.
- In The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Henry Baskerville receives a message consisting of words cut and pasted from the London Times warning him to stay away from the moor (where Baskerville Manor was).
Live Action TV
- In The X-Files, Mulder repeatedly receives revealing documents this way from his informants.
- In an episode of Magic City, an envelope is shoved under the door. When opened, it contains a photo with "$20,000" written on the back. The photo shows one of the heroes in bed with a mobster's wife and is clearly an attempt at blackmail.
Video Games
- Silent Hill 4: Henry can receive messages from the dark world if he slides blank pieces of paper under his door. Better go check on your neighbor!