Sam Thomas is the main character in the storyline of the alternate reality game Find 815. When Sam's girlfriend of 8 years disappears on Flight 815, Sam loses his job with the Oceanic Airlines as he begins to question the company's motivation to find out what really happened to the plane. While the airline is deciding to abandon their search attempt to find the doomed flight, and the world is preparing to officially declare all passengers as deceased, Sam remains defiant that he will uncover the truth no matter the cost. When Sam is suddenly contacted via mysterious emails, he sets out on a journey that ultimately leads him to discover the 'truth' about what happened to his partner.