** The Eyes of Barkus**
** The Eyes of Barkus**
**SOURCE:** This story fits the creepypasta style by presenting a first-person narrative that combines technology, psychological horror, and an unsettling twist, ultimately leaving the reader questioning reality. Hey, Reddit. I don’t even know where to start, but I feel like I need to share this before it consumes me completely. My name is Jake, and I’m just an average guy who used to spend most of my nights tinkering with electronics. Just a few weeks ago, I was working a dead-end tech support job, living a quiet life with my 5-year-old Golden Retriever, Barkus. We were inseparable, and I often joked about how I wished I could experience the world through his eyes. **[UPDATE: 09/10/2023, 3:15 PM]** - I’m now aware that this was a huge mistake. It all started on September 15, 2023, while I was scrolling through a gaming forum on 4chan. Someone posted a thread about a DIY device called the “Pet Vision 3000.” It claimed to let you see the world through your pet's eyes, using a mix of VR technology and some homemade bio-sensors. Intrigued, I decided to build my own. After a couple of late nights filled with soldering and debugging, I had a working prototype by September 22. I strapped it onto Barkus, who was, if I’m being honest, more than a little confused. But he was a good boy, and he soon adapted. That night, I slipped on the VR headset I had rigged, and for the first time, I was seeing the world through his perspective. At first, it was surreal. Everything was larger, colors were brighter, and I felt an overwhelming sense of joy—like I was rediscovering life all over again. The simple pleasures of chasing squirrels, sniffing flowers, and rolling in the grass filled me with an unexplainable euphoria. I lost track of time, spending hours in this new reality. But as the days passed, things started to change. On September 25, I noticed that Barkus was acting strangely. He would stare at the walls, his eyes wide and his ears perked, as if he were hearing something I couldn’t. I brushed it off as typical dog behavior—until I started hearing the faint sound of growling or whimpering when I put on the headset. **[UPDATE: 09/27/2023, 8:45 AM]** - I tried to ignore it. I even posted on a tech forum, asking if anyone else has experienced glitches with their devices. No one responded. By September 29, things escalated. I’d been spending more time in the headset, and each session felt increasingly darker. I began witnessing Barkus’s world through a different lens—filthy alleyways, sinister figures lurking in shadows, and grotesque sights I couldn’t comprehend. I thought it was a bug in the software, so I tried to reprogram it, but nothing worked. Then, on October 1, it happened. I put on the headset and was immediately struck by a wave of dread. Barkus was in a dark void, surrounded by what looked like other dogs, all whimpering and trembling. I could hear their thoughts—a cacophony of fear and despair. I felt as if I were tethered to Barkus’s consciousness, overwhelmed by his terror. I tried to take the headset off, but it wouldn’t budge. I was trapped. I saw through Barkus’s eyes as he ran, but it wasn’t a chase; it was a desperate attempt to escape something lurking just behind him, something I couldn’t see. The growling was deafening now, a cacophony of pain and horror that twisted my stomach. Finally, I managed to tear the device from my head, gasping for air. Barkus was trembling at my feet, his fur matted with something dark. I stared at him, my heart racing, realizing that something was very wrong. I picked him up, and his eyes—oh God, his eyes—were filled with a knowledge that shattered my very being. **[UPDATE: 10/02/2023, 11:00 PM]** - I put the headset away, but I can still hear the growling. Barkus won’t leave my side now. It’s like he’s protecting me from something. I’ve been avoiding the device since then, but the nightmares have started. I see that dark void every time I close my eyes, and when I wake up, Barkus is staring at me, whimpering softly. I swear I can hear the growling all around me, even now. It’s as if the device has opened a door to something that should never have been seen. **[FINAL UPDATE: 10/05/2023, 2:23 AM]** - I don’t know how to explain this, but I think Barkus is trying to tell me something. He won’t stop sniffing at the corner of the living room, and sometimes I think I see shadows moving. I can’t tell if I’m dreaming or if this is real. Please, if you’re reading this, don’t try to create your own version of the Pet Vision 3000. Some doors should never be opened. I feel like I’m losing my mind, and the growling—it’s getting louder. I’m terrified of what Barkus has been going through, and even more terrified of what might come through next. **[FINAL EDIT: 10/05/2023, 3:00 AM]** - I can’t find Barkus. I think… I think I need to find him. If you don’t hear from me again, remember this: some lives should remain untouched. **[Timestamp: 10/05/2023, 3:01 AM]** - The growling is here.
Story Analysis
Themes
Cosmic HorrorPsychological TerrorUnknown Entities
Mood Analysis
tension85%
horror75%
mystery90%
philosophical70%
Key Elements
Atmospheric DescriptionUnreliable NarratorCosmic Entity
Tags
lovecraftiancosmic-horrorpsychological
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