Level 283

Level 283 is the 284th level of the Backrooms.
==Description==
Level 283, or "Hide or Scream", is an infinite expanse of flat terrains consisting of innumerable amounts of cylindrical pillars protruding out of the ground. The overall architecture of the level remains strictly geometric and perfect in all possible areas, therefore establishing the effect of one thinking that they can never leave Level 283 and are forever stuck in the level.
 
If one were to enter Level 283, the first anomaly they would notice is the unexplainable height of the pillars which seem to stretch infinitely up into the pitch-black sky until the eye can no longer see. To prove that the pillars are "infinite" in length, the M.E.G. have sent high-tech drones into the sky to try to reach the other side of the pillars, but had no luck in spite of the longest trip being 11 days long. The recorded diameter of the pillars are 1.2 meters and the spaces between the pillars are exactly 1.6 meters apart. The material of the pillars are currently unknown as scanning or extracting samples out of the pillars with currently available technology has been deemed infeasible. 
The tiled floor of Level 283 are constructed with a yet unknown substance, but there have been many guesses such as ceramic, marble, opal and polished concrete. Since Level 283 is encased in a black void, it is not difficult to perceive faint glows from the tiles, consequently being the only reliable light source in the level as artificial lights such as flashlights are anomalously repealed. If one tries to sit down for a prolonged period of time, the tiles remain in cold condition, no matter the how warm the object is. Many researchers have carried out experiments and established theories, but the actual cause of this is yet to be proven.
The atmosphere of Level 283 can be described as frigid, with the temperature ranging from -2°C to a blistering -9°C. Despite the level being freezing cold, there have been reports where the recorded temperature rose to over 32.5°C, resulting in heatstroke for a myriad of wanderers. Researchers have proved that Horax is responsible for the origin of this phenomena.
==Entities ==
They main entities that lurk in Level 283 consists of Smilers, Wretches, Hounds and a passive entity by the name of 'Horax'
===Horax===
Horax is an individual entity that resides in Level 283. Because of its lonely nature, not much is known about it. Many wanderers who have encountered the entity have stated that Horax takes in the shape of a white humanoid, with no other facial features other than 2 circular eyes that glows so brightly it defeats all other available light sources in the level. Horax almost never attacks wanderers, and may even aid the wanderers in their travel throughout the level. But if provoked, it will dart at the wanderer at an inhumane speed. Once caught, it utilises its hands to suck and engulf the wanderer's soul, consequently leaving the corpse behind, which will later decompose into another pillar.
When Horax is enraged, it will charge a supersonic roar from its 'mouth', with the roar recorded up to around 100 decibels. After the entity finishes its infuriation state, the whole level warms up almost immediately, leading to many hypothesises of Horax being the entity that controls Level 283.
The following is a recovered audio log encountering the entity:
<blaring static noise>
Max: ... Dude, we've been searching this place for a while now, and I don't see any exits.
Aiden: Hm, I'm still questioning whether we can repair our coats a little, 'cause this level sure is cold.
Max: Yeah, thanks for telling me something I already know.
Aiden: *coughs* Wait, is that a smiler?
Max: Nope, doesn't look like one.
Aiden: But bro, look! It has two white glowing eyes... Wait, I don't see a mouth.
Max: Lets check it out.
<a scream can be heard from afar>
Aiden: Yo... we'd better run. We somehow disturbed it.
Max: Nah, watch this.
<Max approaches the entity and attacks it with a stick>
Aiden: NOO!! BRO STOP!!!
<the entity shouts once more, shaking the level and causing it to heat up>
Aiden: Fuck, why is it so hot now?!
Max: AIDEN HELP M-
<Aiden watches as the entity drains Max's soul>
Aiden: Oh no, oh no...
<loud stomps can be heard from behind>
Aiden: GET THE FUCK AWAY FR-
<CONNECTION LOST>
==Colonies and Outposts ==
Due to the hostility of the entities and layout of the level, establishing colonies or outposts have been deemed impossible.
==Entrances and Exits==
==Entrances==
*Successfully shooting a bullseye on Level 73 leads one here.
==Exits ==
*Sleeping in the level for at least 3 hours leads to Level -1.
*Following Horax until it leads you to a peculiar pillar has an extremely low chance to lead to The Hub.
* Attempting to obstruct the floor will noclip you to Level -188.
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