Rift

A Rift is a location in which alternate universes meet up and can be traveled between. Rifts are formed in areas where large amounts of Dimensional Bleeding have occurred due to the Slender Man tearing through reality when he moves and are said to exist in all universes simultaneously in the same locations. Those who are able to utilize the power of Rifts can use them as portals between alternate universes or even travel through time. There are also dimensions inside of the Rifts themselves, commonly referred to as simply "the Rift".
The Dweller and the Creature were non-corporeal Riftlings, beings born inside of the Rift. As such, they and all Riftlings that stem off from them are rejuvenated and grow more powerful whilst inside of one. The Collector, a Riftling hybrid, possesses an even greater mastery over Rifts and is capable of controlling them rather than simply feeding off of them as most Riftlings do. Upon first coming into contact with the Rift in the lake behind Stephen Patrick's house, Collector absorbed it and subconsciously manifested a lock and key, thereby preventing the Creature, who was inside of the Rift, from passing through it into an alternate universe. When the lock was later broken by Josh Harris, the Creature was able to pass through.
In addition to the Dweller and the Creature, there are other non-human entities that exist inside of Rifts, one of which was encountered by Collector during his search for Emet Rotter. There are three currently known Rifts, all found within Shreveport, Louisiana.
== Known Rifts ==
* Inside of Josh Harris's house.
* Inside of Alana Hudson's previous home.
* In the lake behind Stephen Patrick's house.