The 'Ben Drowned' creepypasta is one of those internet legends that just sticks with you, isn't it? I first stumbled onto it years ago while digging into obscure 'Majora’s Mask' lore, and it totally freaked me out. The story revolves around a haunted copy of the game, supposedly cursed by a drowned boy named Ben. It’s got all the classic creepypasta elements—glitches, eerie messages, and that unsettling feeling that something’s watching you through the screen. But nah, it’s not real. It was created by a guy named Alex Hall, aka 'Jadusable,' back in 2010 as an elaborate ARG (alternate reality game). The way he blended gameplay footage, forum posts, and YouTube videos made it feel terrifyingly authentic, though. Even now, I sometimes get chills thinking about the 'You shouldn’t have done that' message.
What’s wild is how the story took on a life of its own. People started reporting their own 'haunted' copies of 'Majora’s Mask,' and the myth seeped into broader gaming culture. It’s a testament to how good storytelling can blur the line between fiction and reality. If you’re into horror, it’s worth digging up the original posts—just maybe not alone at midnight.