Slenderman: From Digital Folklore to Disturbing Reality Born from a 2009 internet contest, Slenderman evolved from a fictional, eerie character into a symbol of the dark influence of digital lore. With his featureless face, elongated limbs, and shadowy presence, he captivated the online world, inspiring countless stories and artworks. Yet, this internet myth crossed into the real world in a shocking 2014 incident, where the line between digital fantasy and alarming reality blurred, leaving an in