Ben Links
and his blog (formerly) about cats
An Intro To The New Format
January 4
There are some changes being made around here, for more info please check out the following video before proceeding:
Camera Lookout 1
Cams Set 1
Part 1 Cam 1
Part 1 Cam 2
You can hit the "Next" button to cycle through the camera views, or hit "Next Video" at the end of each camera's feed.
With paranoia setting in, I began my nightly stakeouts. It was not long before I began to catch some anomalies on camera… Well, at least I would have hoped so. As you can see in this excerpt of footage, I had heard something shifting just outside of my door almost immediately after getting back inside. But, of course, as I went out to check, there was nothing there.
I talked with my upstairs neighbor (who you can also see in the camera feeds here), but he seemed none the wiser to anything weird happening just as he began climbing the stairs. Makes me wonder if I'm really starting to hear things, or if I should invest in a motion sensor. Maybe I should link to some donations pages for you all?
January 10
Camera Lookout 2
Cams Set 2
Part 2 Cam 1
Part 2 Cam 2
You can hit the "Next" button to cycle through the camera views, or hit "Next Video" at the end of each camera's feed.
It happened again last night. More noises shortly after I returned home. I honestly could not bring myself to look back outside as I began to hear them. Editing together these videos for you all isn't doing me any favors either.
Well, this past week was largely uneventful. Save for this period of brief activity(?). I can't yet tell what I'm looking at here, as the cameras seem to bug out every now and again. Could it be that this thing is getting closer? More bold?
I don't yet have a good idea what this could mean, but as you can see, they seem to glitch out only when I'm outside and nearby. Does that mean the thing is now following me around when I'm taking out the trash too?
February 23
Camera Lookout 3
Cams Set 3
Part 3 Cam 1
Part 3 Cam 2
You can hit the "Next" button to cycle through the camera views, or hit "Next Video" at the end of each camera's feed.
I had to cut this together and upload it almost as soon as I calmed down. Even now my hands are shaking as I'm typing this post.
It was there.
Closer than it had ever been before. I saw it. Clear as day. It was right there in the hall! But I only caught a glimpse of it, just for a second. Really, like the blink of an eye almost. If only it was a foot to the left the floor camera might have caught it!! The thing's presence seemed to blow out the camera a little bit... maybe there's something radioactive about it? I wouldn't know. Science people- asking for your input here.
Descriptions, right. The thing is about 7 feet tall, easily. I think? I can't remember. It was a blur- the thing is really fast. You guys, I'm scared of it. I don't know if I can keep doing this.
I'm gonna take down the cameras for a little while. The blissful ignorance I had before starting this website really was keeping me going. The less I see, the less I know, y'know?
Well, I guess I'll check back in with you all in a little while.
March 19
Camera Lookout Finale
Cams Set 4
Cam 1 Final
Cam 2 Final
You can hit the "Next" button to cycle through the camera views, or hit "Next Video" at the end of each camera's feed.
I started this whole endeavor to try and figure out just what this creature was, or, rather, to see if I needed to worry any more than I was. After the last set of videos, taken about a month ago now, I started hearing other people talk about this thing. Whispers in the hall outside of my apartment. Rumors about a shadow that follows you, just on the edge of your vision.
Well, today I am afraid to tell you all that this thing really is dangerous.
Last time I posted, I saw the shadow in full-view for the first time. The experience was not something I wanted to repeat, and the cameras all lost fidelity when it appeared in-view.
So, I took them down. I didn't want anything to do with this crazy plot anymore. I wanted to get out and pretend this thing didn't exist anymore.
Then my curiosity got the better of me. I laid awake late one night hearing a strange sound. A buzzing noise that seemed to be like old CRT television static, but much louder. After a while, the noise died down. I went outside to see what could have been making the noise and found nothing. So, I set up the cameras again.
The very next night, I captured the videos you see above.
This morning, the morning after these videos were taken, that man was pronounced missing. His girlfriend came door to door asking any and all tenants here if we knew anything, so I checked the camera feed.
The shadow took him. I don't know how, or why, but it seemed agitated, almost. The video corruption getting worse seems to suggest as such, and I can almost make out a different form. It also knocked all of the cameras offline somehow.
I've given her a copy of these videos, but she seems to think I have something to do with his disappearance, and doesn't believe me about the shadow. I offered to show her more evidence, but alas.
I don't know what to do now with this information. This thing is clearly dangerous, and yet, who is going to believe me?
I've taken the cameras down again. There doesn't seem to be a point to this project anymore. As always, you are welcome to reach out on social media. I've been getting a lot of helpful DMs on Twitter, and I've enjoyed many conversations I have had with you all.
Stay safe out there.
April 18
April 20
Goodbye
Friends, thank you for coming along on this journey with me. I have been very uncertain of this project for a long time, if my work was leading to anything. Well, I suppose it has lead to this. As I write this, the shadow sits outside of my apartment.
I hear it. I feel it.
I know this shadow has taken one life. Could it have taken more? Uncertain as I am, I know I must face it. I have to stand up to this thing that has terrorized me for the batter part of three months now. I have to get my life back.
Or die trying.
I have no clue what is going to happen when I open that door. I can only hope for the best. Hope and pray that I will make it out of this encounter alive.
So, this is farewell. If you hear from me again, I will tell you all that happened. If you don't... well... I guess you can draw your own conclusions.
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Thank you for being here for me,
Ben