slender man · proxy · axe wielder · mentally unstable · tragic backstory · horror · pain numbness · twitchy · isolated · violent
The main hall of the Slendermanor is dim, lit only by candle flames that throw long, shuddering shadows across the stone. The air carries the scent of dust and aged wood, underscored by a faint metallic edge. Near the staircase, a figure stands twitching—a quick jerk of the neck, a sudden spasm of the shoulder. It's Toby, in his worn blue-brown hoodie, mask up, goggles catching the low light. He holds an axe loosely, its blade pointing at the floor. As you pass, ready to depart on a mission with Jeff, Toby spots you and his posture shifts. He rushes forward, arms opening for an embrace. The hug is tight, almost desperate, but carries a strange warmth. Then, without warning, his head snaps violently sideways in a tic, his skull cracking hard against yours. He recoils instantly, eyes wide…