There are some interesting notes to be found but they don't really have any bearing on the game and they are all there is in way of a story. (lifeisxbox.eu)
The beta I played didn't offer much by way of story unfortunately, so whatever Mr. Shifty's end goal is, your guess is currently as good as mine. (heypoorplayer.com)
Barry is, in the typical way of stories like this, a bit of a prodigy, and a bit bored with the mundane world. (sacurrent.com)