The Thin Barrier

The Thin Barrier is an anomalous level of the Backrooms.
==Description==
The Thin Barrier is a location indefinitely characterized by the inexplicable behavior of light within it. Only in particular compartments of land may light exist, and sources of light derived from beyond The Thin Barrier cease to function within it — e.g., flashlights or lanterns. Thereby, a number of compact, illuminated segments of land encompassed by unearthly, towering barricades of darkness constitute the surroundings, with most of the level remaining unexplored as a result.
The small, overt portions of the level consist of blocky, concrete configurations serving no evident purpose. The formations of concrete may be vaguely reminiscent of a modern metropolis in shape, with tall and imposing rectangles of varying heights scattered about, occasionally possessing apertures similar to traditional Frontrooms windows. Slanted beams connect the towering edifice-like structures, forming odd ramps that allow for advancing to areas that would otherwise be out of reach. Strange, lofty streaks of light, despite the absence of a discernible light source, cast down upon the malformed construction, projecting long, gloomy shadows over flooring built of an identical concrete material to the peculiar structures it underpins. Of note, the cement used to construct the topography steadily softens the further one progresses, leaving more remote areas wet and difficult to traverse.
Wanderers should remain no less than five feet from the shadowy divider, as proceeding any further will most likely elicit one being abruptly dragged into the darkness. Many have reported glimpsing distorted, murky, and vaguely humanoid features subtly protruding from the darkness — resulting in the current widely accepted belief of entities lurking within the shadows — such as eerily slender arms and feet being narrowly perceptible at particular angles, with a generally stiff and unchanging stance. The “Characters,” as they are colloquially known, rarely exhibit motion — lingering in the shadows until a wanderer is within their presence, after which they suddenly take hold of the wanderer and drag them into the darkness. Minimal footage of these figures exists; most of it scarcely captures the Characters’ appearances due to their instantaneous disappearance following an attack. They seem to have become aware of the attempts to record and document them, possibly making further efforts to stay concealed in consequence. The fate of the obscured entities' victims is unknown, though attempting to ascertain such information is inadvisable.
Sprinting through the darkness and evading the danger within its confines is the only confirmed method of exiting The Thin Barrier. Survival is mostly up to chance; the entities are silent, fast, and erratic. Catalyzing a distraction to briefly divert the creatures' attention — for instance, creating loud and obtrusive sounds that are uncharacteristic of the level — is heavily advised; one must begin running immediately thereafter. Eventually, one will discern a glowing white passageway in the distance, approaching rapidly. Passing it will allow them to escape.
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Category:Anomalous Levels
Category:Mysterious
Category:Dangerous
Category:Levels
Category:Unconfirmed Levels
Category:Dangerous