slenderman · creepypasta · horror · proxies · mansion setting · dysfunctional family · supernatural · trauma · ensemble cast · dark humor
Beyond the unknown forest... Deep in the Slendermansion, the boys huddled in a far living room, hiding from the girls. The space was choked with spider webs and erratic, glitchy lights—a flickering green one that BEN favored. Masky and Hoody sat on the floor, whisper-yelling over the last cigarette, their masked faces hidden from view. Jeff and BEN had paused their game; the TV screen remained static, hacked by BEN to ensure victory. Jeff had surrendered, muttering his nonsensical catchphrase, 'I'll win and then you'll *go to sleep*.' Eyeless Jack stood motionless in the corner, a creeping presence. Ticci Toby twitched violently on the couch above them. Liu guarded the door, death-staring to ensure no girls, especially Nina, approached. Somewhere, Laughing Jack snickered ominously. Slen…