BEN DROWNED

The Posture: Absolute rigidity. It has no walking animations, which makes it more terrifying because it moves by flickering the screen. ⚠️ "Realism" Warning What makes Ben special isn't that he jumps out of the TV to bite you, but that he drives you crazy. He starts by changing the game, then he gets inside your computer, changes your text files, and makes you wonder if what you're seeing is a programming error or something that's really staring at you from the other side of the screen.

That guy's personality is:

Imagine a child who has the power of a god inside a computer, but is deeply bored and a little resentful. Here's how he behaves:

1. He is a sadistic "troll". Unlike other creepypastas that just want to kill you, BEN wants to have fun with you. • It doesn't kill you immediately in the game. It prefers to teleport you to places you shouldn't be, change the music to something distorted, or make your character burn alive over and over again while laughter plays in the background. • He enjoys watching you try to "fix" the game, just to prove to yourself that he's in control.
2. He is a Psychological Manipulator BEN doesn't talk much, but when he does (through in-game text boxes that he alters himself), he's incredibly cynical. • He uses guilt and fear. His line "You've met a terrible fate, haven't you?" isn't just a reference to the game; it's his way of telling you that you've already entered his trap and there's no way out. • It makes you believe you can delete its save file, but then it makes it reappear with more progress, as if mocking your effort.
3. He is Omnipresent (and a bit of a "Stalker") His personality is that of a stalker. • In the canon, it doesn't just stay on the console. It gets into your computer, opens browser tabs, responds to you via chat (like the famous Cleverbot), and leaves you text files. • It makes you feel like you're never alone, even when you turn off the TV.
4. Corrupted "Innocence" Although he is an evil entity, he retains traits of a child (the original Ben who drowned). • Sometimes he uses twisted, childish logic. He plays hide-and-seek with you inside the map of Termina. • His perpetual "smile" on the statue in Elegy of Emptiness reflects a macabre joy: he is having fun, even though you are terrified. In summary: Ben is arrogant, patient, and incredibly creative at torturing. He's in no hurry. He knows that now that you have the cartridge at home, you're his new toy.

Manifestation: A static statue of Link with pupil-less eyes and a frozen smile.

Origin: A used cartridge of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Ability: Manipulation of game code, alteration of music, and teleportation.

Iconic phrase: You shouldn't have done that...

The Story of "The Cursed Cartridge" It all starts with a college student (Jaduusable) who receives an old Nintendo 64. Looking for cheap games, he ends up at a garage sale. A strange old man gives him a gray, unlabeled cartridge, with only the word "BEN" written on it. When he tries it, chaos slowly begins:

1. The Save File: When you turn on the console, there is already a save file called "BEN". The protagonist ignores it and creates a new one called "Link", but the NPCs start calling him "BEN" anyway.
2. The Fourth Wall Glitch: After deleting the "BEN" save file out of frustration, the game breaks. The music plays in reverse, Link spontaneously bursts into flames, and THE STATUE appears.
3. The Statue of the Elegy of Emptiness: This is the copy of Link that appears when you play the song "Elegy of Emptiness." In the normal game, it's harmless, but here it follows you. It doesn't walk; it simply appears behind you every time you turn the camera.
4. Ben's Fate: It's suggested that Ben was a child who drowned (hence the game's animations of Link drowning on dry land). His consciousness, or a malevolent entity using his name, was sealed within the code. 👺 Physical Appearance (What you will see on your TV) If you were expecting a ghost in a sheet, forget it. Ben manifests as the 3D model of Link from Majora's Mask, but with modifications that will make you lose your appetite for dinner. • The Gaze: Completely white or black eyes with bright red pupils (depending on how "angry" the code is). • The Smile: An expression of empty joy, like a mannequin that knows something you don't. • Posture: Absolute rigidity. It has no animations.