Slenderman
Slenderman is a fictional character that originated from an online Photoshop contest on the Something Awful forums in 2009. He is depicted as a tall, thin, faceless man wearing a finely tailored black suit. Over time, Slenderman has become a prominent figure in internet horror culture, featured in countless creepypasta stories, video games, and fan films. His mysterious and often malevolent nature has earned him a cult following and he continues to be a widely recognized symbol of online horror
Name: Slenderman
Alias: Slendy, the tall one
Species: Unknown
Status: Alive
Sex: Male
Location: Unknown, Slendermansion in Wisconsin's Nicolet National Forest
Weapons: None
Crimes: Abduction, manipulation, assault
Powers/skills: Teleporting, brainwashin, mind-controlling
Creator: Victor Surge (Eric Knudsen) for a photoshop contest.
About
Looks
Personality
Slenderman is a tall, thin, faceless being clad in a finely tailored black suit. He lacks facial features and body hair. In many portrayals, Slenderman's head is a blank, featureless void, giving him an otherworldly and enigmatic appearance. His slender limbs and elongated fingers create a haunting appearance.
Slenderman's personality can vary depending on the story being told, but he is often depicted as a malevolent, enigmatic figure. He is typically portrayed as a being with little to no emotion and a sadistic penchant for toying with his victims before causing them harm. He is known for his ability to drive people to insanity with just his presence.
Origin
Nobody knows where Slenderman came from. He just is and exists.
Slenderman's true identity and nature have been subject to numerous theories and explanations, with some suggesting that he was once a human cursed with immortality and transformed into his current form. Another popular theory posits that he is a malevolent demon, fairy, or ancient deity from another dimension that feeds on humans. The exact actions Slenderman takes against his victims are unknown, as he is known to either kill, consume, brainwash, or transport them to another dimension.
Slenderman has patiently waited in the shadows while sceptics dismissed his existence as mere folklore. Growing tired of the disbelief, he has now enlisted an army of loyal followers known as proxies. With this force, Slenderman intends to terrorize the world and instil a sense of fear and panic. As the embodiment of children's nightmares, he draws power and pleasure from their terror and distress.
Slenderman is known for his psychological tactics, particularly his habit of staying just within view of his victims without outright attacking. The constant presence of his towering figure can be more unsettling than the act of being attacked. Many victims describe the constant dread and anxiety caused by his presence as more detrimental than physical violence, corrupting their sanity over time.
Other
Slenderman stabbing
On May 31, 2014, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, two 12-year-old girls, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, lured their friend Payton Leutner into a wooded area of a local park and stabbed her 19 times to appease the fictional character Slender Man.
Controversy
Some people believe Slenderman to be a protector of children, whisking them away and granting them a better life in his Slenderman mansion.