The Time Roblox Gave Me the Creeps: My Own Glitch in the Matrix
Okay, so I know what you're thinking: "Roblox? Creepy? Isn't that, like, for kids?" And yeah, most of the time, it is. But I'm telling you, there's a weird undercurrent to that platform, a glitchy side that can genuinely mess with your head. And I'm not just talking about annoying little kids spamming you with friend requests. I'm talking about something…different. This is my creepy story about Roblox. Buckle up.
My Roblox Nostalgia Trip
I hadn't touched Roblox in years. I used to be all over it back in the day, building goofy obbys and hanging out in those weird roleplaying games where everyone was either a high school student or a meticulously detailed anime character. Good times, right? Anyway, I was bored one night, feeling nostalgic, so I decided to log back in.
My old account was still there, thankfully. Usernames weren't as precious back then, so I'd managed to snag a pretty simple one. I logged in, dusted off my pixelated avatar, and decided to see what was new.
The "Old Friends" Game
I browsed the game list, looking for something that rang a bell. That's when I stumbled upon it: "Old Friends." The thumbnail was just a blurry picture of some Roblox figures standing in a circle. Super generic, not exactly drawing you in. But something about the title… it felt like a weird invitation. Curiosity got the better of me.
I clicked on it.
The game loaded, and I was dumped into a completely empty lobby. It was just a gray room with a single, flickering lightbulb hanging from the ceiling. Classic Roblox aesthetic, but…off. The background music was a repeating, slightly distorted piano tune that sounded like it was ripped from an old horror movie. It immediately put me on edge.
The Lone Figure
I wandered around for a few minutes, expecting other players to join. But nothing. Then, in the corner of the room, I saw it: a single Roblox character standing perfectly still. It was wearing the default "Noob" outfit, that iconic yellow skin and blue shirt. But something was wrong.
The figure's face was blank. Completely featureless. Just a smooth, yellow surface where eyes, a nose, and a mouth should be.
Okay, that's a little creepy, right?
I approached the figure. No animation, no name tag. Just…standing there. I tried to interact with it, but nothing happened. I typed in the chat: "Hello?" Silence.
Then, the lights flickered again, and for a split second, I swear the figure's head twitched.
The Disappearing World
I backed away slowly. Maybe this was just a bug? A broken game? But I couldn't shake the feeling that something was intentionally unsettling about this. I started walking towards the edge of the room, intending to leave the game.
That's when I noticed the world was disappearing.
The edges of the room were dissolving into blackness. The walls were crumbling, the floor was fading away. It was like the game was being deleted around me. I turned back to look at the Noob figure. It was still standing there, motionless, but now it was slightly closer.
Way too close.
Panic started to set in. I frantically tried to open the menu to leave the game, but it wouldn't respond. The controls were completely frozen. I was trapped.
The Message
The world continued to disintegrate, until all that was left was the Noob figure and me, standing in a void of blackness. Then, a message appeared on my screen:
"You shouldn't have come back."
The message vanished as quickly as it appeared. And then…nothing. The game closed itself. I was back on the Roblox homepage.
I sat there for a moment, staring at the screen, completely freaked out. What the heck just happened?
The Aftermath and Possible Explanations
Okay, so I know it sounds crazy, right? Just a glitchy Roblox game. But the whole experience was so unsettling. The atmosphere, the blank figure, the disappearing world, the message. It felt…personal.
I've thought about it a lot since then. Here are a few possible explanations:
- A elaborate prank: Maybe it was just some sophisticated troll trying to scare people. It's definitely possible. Someone could have created a custom game designed to mess with people who stumble upon it.
- A genuine glitch: Roblox is a massive platform, and glitches happen. Maybe it was just a combination of random errors that created a genuinely creepy experience. I suppose that's possible too.
- Something more sinister: Okay, this is where it gets into conspiracy theory territory. But what if it was something more? What if it was some kind of ARG (alternate reality game) hidden within Roblox? Or even...something else entirely? I know, I know, it sounds ridiculous.
I'll probably never know for sure. But one thing's for certain: that experience definitely gave me a new appreciation for the potential creepiness lurking beneath the surface of even the most innocent-seeming online platforms.
I haven't been back to Roblox since. Maybe I should leave the nostalgia to the professionals. Some things are better left in the past, right? Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I need to go find something cute and fluffy to cleanse my mental palate. Maybe some cat videos... yeah, that sounds about right. What do you think? Know of any other creepy Roblox stories? I'm almost too scared to ask, but... I'm curious, too. Maybe later, I'll be brave enough to look up other user-created games. Maybe.