I've Heard It Said

That people come into our lives for a reason.

So I guess I should say something about myself, huh?
I became aware of our mutual tall friend a few years ago.
Someone mentioned him on the internet.
And I've always been into scary things.
So I took a look.

I watched them create him on the Something Awful forum.
Then I watched Marble Hornets.
Then I was hooked.

I've always loved being scared and the Slender Man meme was just so damn good at that.
But the more I read the more I realized... this wasn't just a meme.
Sure, some of you are just making shit up to play off the general chaos and paranoia of the internet, but the rest of you...
The rest of you are actually fighting for your lives against this thing.
I realized that this thing must actually exist.
Even those of you that are lying are still giving it power.

I've been blessed enough to not be haunted by this thing or his Happy Tree Friends.
I didn't even know about those things until recently.
I don't know why I've been safe, but I believe everything happens for a reason.

I've been "studying" this thing since late 2009.
I've read enough of the blogs to understand what helps and what doesn't.
Everyone's account differs.
And sometimes it's hard to tell fact from fiction.
But I'm done sitting idly by and watching you all struggle.
I've been safe from these things and I plan to make the most of that gift.
I'm going to do the best I can to help.
And hope I manage to avoid drawing... unwanted attention to myself.

Until next time.
~Kat~