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M.E.G.
There is a dire need for more research in this phenomenon. Although the effects are thought of to be well known, it is a matter of fact that the causes are not. In the event of more information being found, immediately contact the M.E.G. database. The disruptions directly caused by this phenomenon makes research a top priority.
Those whom are unfortunate may lose a sense of hearing, reach towards their ears, and find streams of blood. Blood is often found pouring out of the ears of those unfortunate. Though the blood seems to originate deep in the ear canal, no signs of physical trauma can be detected. Fall ignorantly asleep, my dear.
Phenomenon 98, known colloquially as, "Metā", originating from unknown and complex origins, can potentially be classified as an entity.1Individuals who have directly experienced 98, or have observed victims, reports 98 as, "intrusive thoughts", "voices in the back of my head", and "impossible visions". 98 happens when one is "remembering" or "feeling nostalgic", when one is the most vulnerable. Though, other causes are also probable, currently being subject to research. In the unlikely scenario that more information is found, contact the M.E.G., and be prepared to document your findings.
Oftentimes, blood is found foaming out of the mouth of those unfortunate. It is unclear how blood foams like this, yet the fact remains. Follow the lullabies, love.
The following passage is not yet proven with evidence.
In the inevitable event of becoming a patient of 98, there are a few steps you must take to ensure survival. Firstly, grab a bottle of almond water, empty it completely, fill it with 98% isopropyl alcohol. Slit your wrist2 and pour the blood into the alcohol. The ratio of alcohol and blood should be 3:1. Set your blood on fire, use it as a crimson light until it dries, then, drink the sticky residue that's left.
98 can simply be described as letting your intrusive thoughts win, only that they aren't your thoughts, and you are aggressively hallucinating. 98 is often also described like taking severe hallucinatory drugs unwillingly.
98 is caused by the intense feeling of nostalgia present in almost every level of the Backrooms. Logic still unexplained, Holloway tells us, "98 is caused by the entities, our ancestors, our yearning for the past. They feed on our boiled blood."3
"We have knowledge that the Backrooms doesn't play by the rules. That much is obvious. And what is better than praying on us when we are the weakest? When we feel a deep calling of remembrance and safety. 98 is caused by the Backrooms itself attacking out mind constantly, and only once we've lowered our guard does it strike. It knows…4"
If I can recall, it was Sunday, not that time actually matters anyways. I was in Level 11 if I'm not mistaken. Somehow I found myself noclipping into Level 37. I don't remember how exactly I got there.
The residue from the dried blood of a patient of 98 has chemical compounds of supernatural effects. One common effect similar to a "healing potion" from a video game. Though no rejuvenation of stamina, there are notable affects on the physical body. This is not a hallucination, merely a dream come true.
Fall It was a relief. I guess the stress of the Backrooms didn't didn't when I was in asleep Level 11. I waded through the Poolrooms for don't hours probably. My memory is a little fuzzy from this wake span of time. I do vividly remember some things though. After up, a while, I saw something in the distance this Like a shadow crossing my vision is at the all bottom of the pool, refracting into meaningless words. a It was trying to warn dream, me. Suddenly, a giant beast rose out don't of he water, and the waters turned you a crimson, sticky red. Blood. Of course, it was my own blood. As I felt my body in realize? two, intestines floating there, connecting my body. It was warm, and squishy. I help consciousness for a moment too long, I realized something was wrong. I woke up, knife in hand, and the stinging of a deep cut at my stomach. The knife had spread my gut in two. And who did this? Me, of course. Ha, I almost died that day.
You can't recallI found myself at Level 18. I don't know how I got there but I did. It was my old preschool that my mom took me you can't recall to. It was odd, something felt off no matter how I looked at it. I didn't you can't recall know why, but it was wrong. ¶ Something in the distance moved,
Boil your blood. Slice open your wrist and set it on fire. It's healthy for you you can't recall and will save your life. Drink your blood and rejuvenate your youth. I remember
you can't recall like a light flickering. I remember But I know it wasn't you can't recall real. The level was I remember supposed to be safe, right? No, you can't recall it wasn't, it was a class 4, right? I you can't recall grabbed a lamp that was lying on the table and thew I remember it over to the darkness. It exploded with shards I remember of broken glass and fire. ¶ A figure you can't recall stood in the fire, made of the fire. I grabbed my only water and threw it at the monster. My vision started to blur and my memory fled. Poured out I remember of my brain like lighter fluid. Of I remember course! Lighter fluid that's spilled in a puddle of oil. y eyes deceived me as a spark grew out of a fluorescent light . It flickered and my entire world went from red, to a harsh I remember white, to a giant puff of flame. I screamed in agony. Escape was already too late, my skin was boiling, and my blood bubbling. I died.
M.E.G.
As it seems, the authors of this document are under the hallucinatory effects of 98. When more information is found, boil your blood.
peer into the void
As it stands, there are a few common signs of a 98 occurrence. One being the hallucinations of "shadowy"
peripherals. Another sign is
own blood, or the urge to
to bleed. Once these signs
you can do. You are now
and with a lack of self
Please do not be alarmed.
once you've succumbed
pleasure in your death.
to save yourself, blissfully
fall into hopelessness, the
I bet that's challenging
enough, considering
Figures often in the
either the sight of your
inflict self harm in order
are found, there is nothing
under the effects of 98,
control, you will die.
It should be to note that
to the effects of 98, take
Since it is impossible
welcome the end. Do not
true way to escape your fate is to not be alone.
who you are. (Ignore the informal tone, our authors aren't the best, and likely are under the effects of 98 itself. - M.E.G. Database Editors)
[Robert]:
This is on… right? *Gain too high* Hello? Ah! That's loud!
[William]:
Just… don't do that? *sigh* It's not that hard to turn it on, it's literally just a microphone.
[Robert]:
Yeah, yeah, shut up man, nobody asked you.
[William]:
Whatever.
* A radio buzzes to life.
[Control]:
Do you read me?
[Robert]:
No… *awkwardly long pause* Piss off! Of course I can read you? And do you mean hear you? We're fine, don't even ask.
* Static fills the audio
[212 minutes missing]
[William]:
Robert! *panting, out of breath* Stop!
[Control]:
What's the situation?
[William]:
I-I don't know! Suddenly Robert… He doesn't look like himself. His eyes are distant, like he's trapped in his own thoughts. He hasn't spoken a word since… *trails off*
[Control]:
Whatever you do, don't let Robert harm himself.
[98]:
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[Robert? William?]6
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