Vanessa, also known as Vanny in the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise, was corrupted by Glitchtrap. During the events of Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted, Glitchtrap tried to control Vanessa, resulting in a semi-complete merge. This left a significant impact on Vanessa, turning her into the sinister Vanny. Glitchtrap's motives may have influenced this transformation. As Vanny, she is a follower of Glitchtrap and a recurring antagonist in the cooperative era of games.