Tricky Story: Normal Story Level 85 Walkthroughs & Guide

Tricky Story: Normal Level 85 — Help the boy hide the girls Guide Overview

The wife is on her way and there are girls everywhere. You have ten seconds of panic, then you start clicking. Normal Story Level 85 throws ten hiding spots at you in a frantic cleanup scramble. Each one holds exactly one girl, and the order doesn't matter as long as you don't miss any. I've mapped the fastest route so you don't waste time double-tapping empty spots. Let's get these girls hidden before the front door opens.

Pattern Overview

A frantic cleanup where every hiding spot counts before the wife walks in.

The Emotional Sequence

• Phone Before Window: Digital escape before physical concealment — quick distraction.
• Window Before Cabinet: Fresh air exit before closed storage — reduces visible clutter.
• Large Cabinet Before Upper Cabinet: Easy access first, then high shelf — builds momentum.
• Upper Cabinet Before Vent: Closed storage before ductwork — limits backtracking.
• Vent Before Refrigerator: Airflow hiding before cold storage — prevents odor clues.
• Refrigerator Before Toilet: Kitchen zone before bathroom — keeps mess contained.
• Toilet Before Carpet: Last resort before breaking the floor — uses obvious spot first.
• Carpet Crack Before Ceiling: Ground concealment before overhead — avoids ladder setup.
• Ceiling Before Painting: High overhead before wall secret — uses vertical space.
• Painting Behind: Final hidden wall cavity — the last resort for stragglers.

Why This Level Feels Tricky + The Key Insight

Why it tricks you: The level has two traps. First, the carpet crack requires swiping the rug and then a hammer — many players tap the rug but miss the tool. Second, the ceiling door is easy to overlook because it blends into the background. Normal Story Level 85 punishes rushing without scanning the room vertically.

My "Aha!" Moment: I thought I could just tap every obvious cabinet and move on. I quickly filled the phone, window, and large cabinet, then hit a wall. I kept revisiting the vent and toilet, assuming I had missed a girl behind them. Then I noticed a hammer icon sitting on the floor near the rug — I had never picked it up. The trigger was that small tool. I understood then that hiding spots aren't always obvious; you must interact with the environment in a specific order — swipe, then use tool, then drag. Normal Story Level 85 expects you to explore every interactive layer, not just tap surfaces.

Step 1. Phone Escape

Start with the phone on the table. Tap it to bring up the screen, then drag a woman into the digital void. Anna mutters, "So tidy now!" Normal Story Level 85 uses this spot to remove a girl instantly without moving anyone physically. It's the fastest option because there's no door to open or object to slide. The phone accepts one girl, then goes dark. Don't expect to use it again.

Step 2. Window Out

Now the window. Pull a woman out of the frame — she just drops away. Anna says, "Bon voyage, trash… and don’t come back!" This spot works immediately because the window is already open. Normal Story Level 85 places it second to clear a visible escape route. No extra steps here; just drag and done.

Step 3. Large Kitchen Cabinet

Touch the largest cabinet door on the lower kitchen unit. It swings open, revealing a dark interior. Drag a woman inside. Normal Story Level 85 hides the first bulky spot here. Anna thinks, "Even ironing couldn’t make it neater." This cabinet is big enough for one adult, so use it early before you forget it exists.

Step 4. Upper Cabinet

Reach up and tap the upper cabinet door above the counter. It opens with a creak. Drag another woman up into the shelf. Normal Story Level 85 expects you to stack hiding spots vertically. Anna’s thought is, "Goodbye, addictive evidence!" This step comes after the large cabinet because it requires reaching up — a slightly slower action.

Step 5. Vent Crawl

Tap the vent grate on the wall. It pops off. Drag a woman into the dusty duct. Normal Story Level 85 uses the vent as a clever air-flow hiding place. Anna whispers, "Bait is ready—come take the job!" The vent is small, so only one girl fits. Don't skip this — it's easy to mistake for decoration.

Step 6. Refrigerator

Swipe left on the refrigerator door to open it. Cold air spills out. Drag a woman inside among the shelves. Normal Story Level 85 forces you to open the fridge manually — it doesn't respond to a simple tap. Anna says, "This guy is more hardworking than me." The refrigerator holds one girl, and it’s a perfect spot because the wife won't check for hidden humans between the milk and leftovers.

Step 7. Toilet Tank

Drag a woman into the toilet bowl. Yes, it's gross, but it works. Normal Story Level 85 doesn't care about dignity. Anna comments, "No lipstick, no trace, no problem." The toilet accepts one girl without any extra interaction — just drag and flush mentally.

Step 8. Carpet Crack and Hammer

Swipe up the carpet on the floor. A crack appears. Now grab the hammer (it's sitting nearby) and use it on the crack to break it open into a hole. Drag a woman underground. Normal Story Level 85 hides this step behind two actions. Anna says, "If anyone asks, say it was the wind." The hammer is a one-time tool — don't walk past it.

Step 9. Ceiling Door

Look up. Tap the door on the ceiling — it's a small hatch. It opens downward. Drag a woman upward into the attic space. Normal Story Level 85 saves this vertical spot for later because it's easy to miss. Anna sighs, "Finally, I can breathe! Thought I was in a gas chamber!" The ceiling door takes a bit of aiming, but it's effective.

Step 10. Painting Compartment

Finally, swipe down the painting on the wall. A hidden cavity is exposed. Drag the last woman behind the canvas. Normal Story Level 85 finishes with this classic fake-painting trick. Anna mutters, "Give the homework to the mouse." Now every girl is hidden. The painting swings back into place, covering the evidence.

The Logic Behind It

Normal Story Level 85 is solved by scanning every interactive surface in the room — from digital to physical, floor to ceiling. Each object accepts exactly one girl, so you must use each spot once without repetition.

Final Scene Description

When I finished dragging the last girl behind the painting, the front door turned. I watched as the wife walked into an eerily tidy living room. The phone was dark, the window closed, every cabinet shut. Normal Story Level 85 had me holding my breath as she glanced at the vent, then the fridge, then the carpet — all perfectly still. Only the painting was slightly crooked, but she didn't notice.