der Gestreifte mann/"the Striped Man"

der Gestreifte mann, translated to "the Striped Man," is an ancient folk tale from Germany.

In the stories, der Gestreiftemann feeds off of sins, pain and traumatic thoughts/memories. He is said to manipulate poor souls into doing his bidding,

and can sometimes brainwash them into becoming cold blooded killers for him.

(art by B-G)