One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream.
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room.
One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey,
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what's true.
One life can make a difference.

And one foolish choice can ruin it all, forever.

Humans are petty, feeble-minded creatures. Simple beings, prone to weakness. The worst of these is curiosity. Of all the things that ruin a life, curiosity ranks the highest. That stupid desire to lean what you don't know, that insatiable hunger for whatever is just out of your reach, a desire to understand things beyond your comprehension, and an incredible, unyielding passion for exploring every single little thing that should have been left alone.

Author's Note: Just a quick note to the reader, this story contains potentially sensitive material that may be considered offensive to some. Please use discretion. Also, please note that this is my interpretation of Slender Man. His appearance and characteristics will vary from the games. I also am not planning on following the story plots of the games. Thanks for viewing! Enjoy the story!