Independent developer Parsec Productions released the horror game "Slender: The Eight Pages," which quickly gained popularity for its unique gameplay and terrifying atmosphere.
Numerous YouTube personalities started posting "Slender: The Eight Pages" gameplay videos, significantly boosting the game's popularity and helping it become a viral sensation.
Blue Isle Studios released the official and expanded sequel to "Slender: The Eight Pages," providing a more polished and story-driven horror experience.
Initial reports surface about a mysterious tall figure stalking people in the forested area, later known as Slenderman.
Several hikers and campers go missing in the forest near the town, leading to local legends about Slenderman spreading.
Victims or witnesses report finding strange notes scattered deep in the forest, presumed to be connected to Slenderman's history and powers.
The main character begins the search to collect all eight pages in the forest, encountering increasing supernatural phenomena.
Upon collecting all pages, the protagonist must face Slenderman directly as he becomes increasingly aggressive and visible.
After the final encounter, the protagonist vanishes without a trace, adding to the eerie mystery surrounding the woods.