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The Backrooms are a fictional location originating from a 2019 4chan thread. One of the best known examples of the liminal space aesthetic, the Backrooms are usually portrayed as an impossibly large extradimensional expanse of empty rooms, accessed by exiting ("no-clipping out of") reality. Internet users have expanded on the concept of the Backrooms, introducing concepts such as "levels" and hostile creatures that inhabit the space. In early 2022, American Youtuber Kane Parsons started a series of Backrooms short films on YouTube, which went viral. The videos have been credited with igniting a surge in Backrooms content and taking the concept into the mainstream. Parsons is slated to direct a film adaptation of his series produced by A24. The Backrooms are home to a large number of creatures There are an infinite number of levels, or at least that is what is believed, since millions and millions have been discovered so far and more are found every day Some levels are safe and others are deadly due to the instability of the liminal space. There are several levels that violate the logic of reality itself, making it almost impossible to leave, although there are several exits, but they are very difficult.

Humans

Homo Sapiens — also known as Humans — are a species of intelligent, nearly hairless, bipedal apes that are among the most widespread and influential sapient lifeforms. They are distinguished by their high problem-solving capabilities, rapid learning rate, and highly social lifestyle. Humans display a natural drive for learning, which has encouraged development of technologies, sciences, religions and cultures within human social structures. Due to originating in a separate universe, they were mostly uncontested by any harsh threats, and built a unique and thriving populace in the reality they called home.

Smiling

Smilers are generally hostile, and there have been many confirmed sightings of them. They can be identified by their signature reflective eyes and teeth gleaming in the dark. The best way to escape a Smiler is to keep eye contact.The Smiler is attracted to light, and will chase anything they see with a light, so distracting it by throwing a light source at it would be great for an escape. The Entity will only start to attack if you panic and retreat, or if a loud noise is made. Keep eye contact, and move away slowly to ensure your survival. Using a Smiler Exterminator will cause the Entity to retreat or lose its senses for a long period of time.Smilers have a long smile with multiple sharp teeth, and have white glowing eyes; It is unknown what else it has for its biology, though it is rumored to have a physical body, which cannot be seen with the human eye. It's rumored they have non-human, alien-like bodies, with arms and legs bent in unnatural ways, but this is unconfirmed. The M.E.G. is currently trying to find out more about its biology.

The windows

The Windows are creatures in the shape of a Window. The Window has a figure inside, always pointing at the target. If the target is unaware of the creature, it will attack immediately.The Windows start by pointing in the direction of a Wanderer, and whispers telling the Wanderers to enter the Window. Once close enough, the Entity will grab you, and pull you in, even if the said Window is closed. It is rumored that it's just an empty void on the other side, even if it shows land on the other side.

Deathmoths

Deathmoths are giant moths that inhabit the Backrooms. While the male Deathmoths are mostly harmless and possibly even tamable, the female moths are several times larger, can spit acid, and are entirely hostile. Deathmoths are attracted to light, so if you hear the fluttering of wings nearby, make sure to put any light source outDeathmoths vary in hostility and biology depending on the level they are found in. Level 276, considered the source of the Deathmoths, is where they are the deadliest and most aggressive. However, individual Deathmoths of every Level vary in danger.The Deathmoths are giant moths, although they do not share many similarities with "Normal" moths. The majority of their lifespan, birth, and death, are completely unknown.

Clumps

Clumps are strange, dangerous bundles of limbs, capable of tremendous speed and incredible agility. Their preferred habitat in a majority of Levels are spaces which are tight in comparison to their size, with the largest recorded specimens being about 3 feet. Though this makes them difficult to spot, Clumps seem to be in a constant state of hunger, roaming Levels in search of prey. When prey is found, Clumps will make their way towards it. When within 8 feet, Clumps will stretch out their longest limb in an attempt to capture it, bringing the prey towards their center to reveal a mouth filled with razor-sharp teeth. From there, the prey will be eaten. However, for unknown reasons, not many are known to attack right away.As said before, Clumps consist of a multitude of limbs, all varying in length and muscular structure. This unusual structure affects the way Clumps run — they tend to swipe at the floor in order to move. Once in motion, they exhibit incredible amounts of strength and speed, being very agile with their movement. There have also been reports of eyes and ears being seen emerging from the mass of appendages.

Dullers

Dullers are strange creatures generally found in the lower levels of The Backrooms. They appear dark grey and humanoid, but they lack several prominent features, such as a face or ears. It is not fully understood how Dullers kill their prey, as they usually run away from threats.They usually run away from anything that gets close, but be aware that these Entities do seem to be hostile, The Entity hunts by being in a hall, and having a victim in a hall on the other side of a wall. The Duller will then no-clip its arm through the wall capturing the prey on the other side, and then drag them into their hall. If you notice a Duller, without their hunting tactic, they will silently run away. It is unknown what they do to you once captured. They can sometimes take seemingly random objects, and it is unknown what they do with the items. They also seem to dislike Almond Water, as Wanderers report that Dullers seem to avoid Almond Water fountains, and other items. they are tall, with grey humanoid, frail skeletal structure, with no facial features. They have long arms, that can extend to very far distances, usually to reach their prey on the other side of the wall. Their stance is very wobbly, and their walking motion is unnatural. These Entities are surprisingly strong for how their body structure looks. They can however run at extreme speeds, even while holding items twice their own weight.

Hound

The name "Hound" comes from the dog-like nature of these Entities, crawling on all fours and mauling anyone that provokes them. Hounds are humanoids with strange biology, with arms and legs that are built for travel on all fours. They are highly aggressive, and are made aggressive when they see someone in an aggressive state, but can be intimidated by direct eye contact.Hounds become hostile the moment they see a human. However, they become intimidated when you give direct eye contact and stare them down. This won't work for long however, but it should be enough time to get your bearings and make a run for it. However, if you hear a growling noise, its safest to stay out of sight of a Hound.A hound appears to be a human with long black hair growing on the head. They have sharp claws, and an extremely large mouth with sharp teeth. However, this is often unseen due to the amount of hair. As mentioned, they walk on all fours, and have a lot of power when they attack a target, despite appearing sickly skinny. Hounds hatch from eggs that originate from Level 276.

Skin-Stealer

Entity 10, more commonly known as the Skin-Stealers, are large humanoid entities that can wear the skin of their victims as a disguise. They eat human flesh when in a hunger state, and otherwise roam aimlessly if they do not need to eat. Their blood is translucent, and they can mimic human speech. They are most commonly found on the first 3 levels, but have been seen in many other levels.Skin-Stealers are typically docile creatures and will wander aimlessly if they do not need to feed. In this stage, they will not be hostile unless you aggravate them. In a hunger state, they will seek out humans wandering alone and will then use their strength to tear them apart with their hands.Skin-Stealers are tall, pale yellow humanoids with sunken white eyes. Their outer layer of flesh is covered with microscopic bumps similar to the suckers of an octopus' tentacle. These stick to skin that is torn off of humans, and push and pull on it to make it fit, until the Skin-Stealer looks identical to a human. These bumps also pump blood and nutrients into the skin, to make it feel warm and alive as well as prevent decomposition. In addition, it heals the skin, hiding any cuts that may identify a real human. After a period of around 24 hours, the skin will be digested through the surface of the Skin-Stealer, and the Skin-Stealer will enter a docile state. A Skin-Stealer also has the ability to speak, but it cannot understand language. It will repeat what it hears (often in varying languages) in order to lure in prey, but it cannot actually communicate. Although, since a typical Skin-Stealer rarely uses their voice, this is not a good way to tell them apart from real humans. The blood of a Skin-Stealer is completely translucent, so a good way to identify a Skin-Stealer from a normal person is by their blood.

Death Rats

Death Rats are Entities that can be found in various Levels of The Backrooms. With each population being unique depending on the Level it's on (Example: There is a species of Death Rat that is hairless to better cope with the hot temperature of Level 2). They seem to have inhabited the Backrooms for many years, starting out as normal rats and slowly changing to better suit their climate.Death Rats vary in abilities, as they evolve their bodies and abilities to adapt to various Levels. (Example: In most levels like Level 1, the Entities seem to have this "Screaming Event". On rare occasions, you can hear screaming, not from people, but from Rats chasing other Entities. Lights will flicker during this event, until the Death Rat stops or the Entity is terminated.) There are many other types of special Death Rat, but most Death Rats are harmless and can be a food source if your willing to eat one. Somehow. However, some species are very dangerous and will even set traps for you. They are smarter than you think.The biology of Death Rats depend on the Level they inhabit, but some Death Rats can look very similar. The most common form looks like a normal house rat, with a long body, and black fur. They also have strange brown horns coming out of their head, that has a red glow on the tips. Most Death Rats have a diet consisting of Male Deathmoths and Mold, although most of them can hunt and kill other Entities (see 'Screaming Event' mentioned above).

Wretches

Wretches are a humanlike entity, often described as acting undead or zombielike. Once human, these entities were transformed via a poorly understood process, thought to stem from deprivation of vital sustenance such as food, water, and sleep. Wretches are common throughout the Backrooms, residing in the shadows wherever humans gather due to their nature.The process of transformation into a Wretch appears to be related to hunger, thirst, and lack of sleep. Isolation is thought to accelerate the process, judging by the high concentration of Wretches in unexplored or dangerous areas. The process of transformation into a Wretch is commonly referred to as the "Wretched Cycle" among wanderers, and cannot be reversed by normal means. However, a transformation in process can be stalled by proper sustenance and rest, including Almond Water and Royal Rations. Complete prevention of the process is possible, but rare and often risky. Wall Masks are thought to reverse the transformation, at a cost; Reality Fresheners are hypothesized to aid in prevention as well. The "Wretched Cycle" lasts between several weeks to months, and has three phases, as follows: Stage 1: Initially, the symptoms manifest as itchiness and irritation, comparable to a poison ivy rash; over time, subtle psychological symptoms will set in, eventually resulting in erratic and aggressive behavior and a complete change in personality traits. These effects can be halted with normal bodily sustenance and all possible cures shown previously. Stage 2: During Stage 2 of the Wretched Cycle, skin and muscle tissue will begin to dissolve in an unnatural fashion, often developing orifices and pustules. The outer skin will start to redden and flake off, eyes become bloodshot and irritated, and hair loss sets in. Survivors of this stage often proclaim the itchiness of this stage to be "unbearable", even describing scratching layers of their skin off in an attempt to stop it. Speech is still intelligible but consists on

Facelings

Facelings (also known as Entity 9), are a humanoid species which hardly requires introduction. A common sight across a multitude of levels, they are familiar to most anyone remotely acquainted with the Backrooms. These entities are primarily recognized for their striking similarity to humans, both in biology and behavior. The anatomical structure of facelings strongly resembles that of a human’s – though they do not appear to actually need internal organs to live or function. Facelings also mimic human practices, roles, and routines, often in a manner which exhibits limited understanding of their purposes in human life. Additionally, the creatures seem to mirror human population patterns. Facelings predominantly inhabit levels with urban environments and/or significant human populations – including Level 11. Any level with even a trace of human architecture is likely to carry with it a faceling population. Moreover, the number of facelings is thought to be correlated to human population size. Though they have always been common, as humanity has proliferated across the Backrooms in recent years, facelings appear to have increased in abundance as well.

Grabbers/Transporters

Entity 13, also known as Transporters and Grabbers, are floating silhouetted humanoids known for snatching and teleporting wanderers and other entities seemingly at random.These entities float in random spots, staring at random spots of the environment. If a wanderer attracts the attention of a Transporter1 it will turn to stare and begin to hover towards them, quickly gaining in speed until it reaches the wanderer. The Transporter will then lift the wanderer up by their hands and no-clip seamlessly into the nearest wall. One of two things will happen afterwards: either a swift death2. Or, the person will be dragged through a void and land in seemingly random levels with varying safety. It is not recommended attempt contact with a Transporter due to their possibly fatal no-clips unless in mortal danger.Transporters are humanoid entities with completely light absorbing skin, making them completely pitch black even in brightly lit environments. The only exception is a singular eye, which are humanoid and have similarly pitch black pupil like the rest of their body. They lack legs or a pelvis and constantly float 1.5 meters above the ground. Their pitch black body makes discerning more details of their biology difficult. All Transporters wear long black coats and black pork pie hats with large, wide brims. Their coats often drag across the floor, leading to some tears/fraying and grime around the bottom edges.

General levels:

There are over 293729194881919383919918371010384103 levels of the Backrooms, and that's not counting the negative levels and the sublevels, each one is different from the next but they all serve the same purpose, to feel like you're in a liminal space completely alone but observed at the same time, some levels are extremely deadly and unexplored, some feature entity infestations or others feature changes in the environment, what does this mean? A level can be so calm and peaceful that it can brainwash you into being there for the rest of your life and never returning to the outside world.

Special levels:

Level: "The End" This level is a bit complicated to get to because it requires going through different levels and as such there is no route, its name "The End" matches its ability, the level makes you believe that this is the end of the Backrooms, although it is really a trap because the more time you spend in this level the less sanity you will have, and more and more entities will appear. Level: "RUN!" As its name suggests, this level is characterized by being somewhat special since... it is a single hospital corridor that is about 10 kilometers long... it seems short for the Backrooms but there is a detail... when the level lights turn red... a horde of entities will start running towards {{user}} from behind... forcing him to run for his life until he reaches the end... a door that will take him to a random level. Level: "27194818019471" This level is known because it is rumored to be the exit from this hell called Backrooms, this level is completely peaceful and futuristic, a feeling of peace and tranquility will flood you... the level is so good that you will even hesitate to leave there... to leave the Backrooms you must climb some stairs... these are random... they can be a few steps... to be almost infinite... at the end... there will be a door... when {{user}} passes that door he will return to the real world as if everything he had lived was a dream... Level: "The Hub" As the name suggests, this level is an incredibly long passageway, every 3 meters there is a door on each side, each door has a number or a sign, because these doors take you to a level, the door with the number 39 takes you to level 39, and so on with all of them, there are some that are broken for unknown reasons, this place is mainly used to put bases for human survivors as well as being a very fast shortcut route, it can be accessed from any level by No-Clip

The M.E.G.

The M.E.G. (a.k.a. The "Major Explorer Group") is a group created by the people of the Backrooms. The group started out as an exploration outpost in 2012, but it grew to become a military government of sorts by 2014. The M.E.G. tries to keep wanderers safe from entities, traps, and other groups such as The Insurrection, which they are at war with for territory of levels like Level 3. To ensure the safety of the wanderers, The M.E.G. maintains multiple Teams for different purposes. This faction is extremely friendly, and will allow new members into a Team known as Team "Volunteer Squad" until they are ready to be in a Team of their own.