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9MOTHER9HORSE9EYES9

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9MOTHER9HORSE9EYES9
Other names9M9H9E9, MHE
OccupationAuthor
Years active2016–present
Known forCreepypasta speculative fiction on Reddit

_9MOTHER9HORSE9EYES9, frequently abbreviated as 9M9H9E9 or MHE (), is the pen name of an unidentified author known for crafting creepypasta speculative fiction content on the platform Reddit.

Work

From 22 April to 17 July 2016, this author published a serialized science fiction horror tale in brief segments, posting them as responses across multiple Reddit discussions.[1] Often referred to as the Interface series, the story delves into subjects such as "Vietnam, Elizabeth Bathory, the Treblinka concentration camp, humpback whales, the Manson Family, and LSD", with a central focus on mysterious beings called "flesh interfaces".[1]

Reception

Following its initial release, the narrative attracted significant media coverage.[2] The Guardian characterized it as "compelling" and highlighted its progressively daring, multi-narrative approach.[1] Vice suggested it could be linked to a viral promotional effort.[3] The publication Immersion and Participation in Punchdrunk's Theatrical Worlds emphasized Reddit's contribution to horror storytelling, noting that within seven days enthusiasts had established a dedicated wiki to archive the tale.[4] An engaged fanbase continues to operate a subreddit and wiki devoted to exploring and interpreting the story.[3][5]

Identity

In a post later removed, the author identified himself as a "30-something American male" with a background involving substance abuse. According to a BBC report, he is described as "male, in his thirties, residing in the United States, working as a freelance translator, and formerly a heavy user of LSD." He informed Gizmodo that he "lives in a men’s residence and does occasional work to support himself." Both Vice and Gizmodo have speculated that Reddit user Anatta-Phi—an active conspiracy theorist and moderator of ShrugLifeSyndicate, a subreddit centered around topics like psychedelics, psychosis, and synchronicity—might be the individual behind the story.

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External links

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named The Guardian 5 May 2016
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named The Verge 23 April 2016
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Motherboard 29 April 2016
  4. ↑ Westling
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named :1
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