Hello boys and girls, Hannah Baker here, live and in stereo. No return engagements, no encore. And this time, absolutely no requests. I hope you're ready, because I'm about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically, why it ended. And if you're listening to these tapes, you're one of the reasons why. I'm not saying which tape will bring you into the story, but fear not, if you received this lovely little box, your name will pop up, I promise. Now, why would the dead girl lie? Hey, that sounds like a joke. Why would the dead girl lie? Answer: Because she can't stand up! Go ahead, laugh. Oh well. I thought it was funny. The rules are pretty simple. There are only two. Number one, you listen. Number two, you pass it on. Hopefully neither one will be easy for you. When you're done listening to all thirteen sides, because there are thirteen sides to every story, rewind the tapes, put them back into the box, and pass them onto whoever follows your little tale. And you, lucky number 13, well you can take the tapes straight to Hell. Depending on your religion, maybe I'll see you there. In case you're tempted to break the rules, understand I did make copies of these tapes. Those copies will be released in a very public manner if this package doesn't make it through all of you. This was no "spur of the moment" decision. Do not take me for granted...again. You're being watched.