Pardon a variation of the "are you guys really making it up as you go along" question.
Do the various "mysteries" fit together where they all make sense of one overall story, or are there just numerous not-really-related mysteries on this island?

In other words, merely as an example, if one knew the identity of the "monster" would it help explain the object buried in the ground, or would knowing the significance of the numbers help explain the location of the island? Would any of that explain who Claire's baby is?
I'm not looking for specific answers. I just want confidence that this is a puzzle that HAS a solution, that these mysteries DO make sense - if the right clues were ever deceiphered.

Excellent question.

Short answer: Don't ask me, I only work here.

All I can tell you is some dots will be connected, some won't. I've certainly tried to answer things in my eps, but as for the big picture... You'll just have to wait and see what Damon and Carlton come up with.

Thanks for the reply. Or perhaps I should say, "Thanks for stringing me along." :D
I'll keep watching, answers or not, because I'm Hooked.
Maybe there will never be an "ah-ha" moment, but with all the "WOW" moments I may not mind.