History Literature / TheHoldersSeries

* ShoutOut: The Holder of [[https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Holder_of_Time]] is [[Series/DoctorWho The Doctor]].

Originally from the {{Imageboards}}, can be found at several places on the Internet, one of them being [[http://www.theholders.org theholders.org]]. Another version, and the one many saw due to it being reported on ''{{WebSite/Snopes}}'', is [[https://web.archive.org/web/20120810181936/http://thekingofwolves.webs.com/index.htm this one]], which also contains equally insane NightmareFuel "Easter eggs".

* AfterlifeExpress: The trial of the Holder of [[http://theholders.org/?Holder_of_Detachment Detachment]] takes place both on an eldritch train station and the otherworldly train that (eventually) arrives there for you.
* TheAirNotThere: Painfully averted by [[http://www.theholders.org/?Holder_of_the_Speed The Holder of Speed.]]

* AnArmAndALeg: The [[http://theholders.org/?Holder_of_Science Holder of Science]] cuts off your hand as a part of his trial.
* AndIMustScream: If you fail to ask your question to the [[http://theholders.org/?Holder_of_the_Flesh Holder of the Flesh]], you will be torn to pieces and added to the fabric of the cathedral, while alive and unable to react.

* AndThenJohnWasAZombie: [[spoiler: The Seeker of [[http://www.theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Envy The Holder of Envy]] eventually becomes the new Holder.]]
* AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent: Most of the stories are written as instructions, as if given to the reader by a MysteriousBenefactor. However, [[http://www.theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Denial this]] story takes the perspective of one of the receptionists for the Holders. The story plays with the usual OnceAnEpisode events of the other stories: the Seekers the character sees that demand for the Holder of Denial are impatient, screaming at her until she sends them through the door ([[ButThouMust likely because that's what the instructions said to do in this case]]), and are thrown off when she puts her foot down, and demands they ask her politely ([[OffTheRails since THAT part wasn't in the instructions]]). Compared to the other receptionists (who are inferred to be [[DevilInDisguise demons in the guise of humans]], or at least [[LesCollaborateurs people that know about the Objects, Holders and Seekers]]), the character is a NaiveEverygirl who doesn't know what happens to the Seekers she sends through the door. [[spoiler: And when one comes back out, Object in tow, '''she's''' the one to [[PhraseCatcher "Ask only one question"]] at the end of the adventure, and it's the Seeker, not the Holder, to give a [[ThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow madness-inducing monologue of all the horrors the quest for the object entails]]. A huge TearJerker, (especially when this Seeker [[BreakTheCutie tells in grisly detail the fate of all the other Seekers before him]], and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone made the character realize she unwittingly condemned them all to]] AFateWorseThanDeath), and also holds a nasty bit of FridgeHorror - [[SpannerInTheWorks if somebody has grabbed an Object before you]], [[ParanoiaFuel is there ANY hope of escaping the trials]]?]]

* CreepyChild: The two boys of the Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Color Color]], both of whom will drive you to insanity in different ways if you touch their skin, and who will hopefully lead you to the holder.

* DeathBySex: Depending on if the door holds shut during the act, this can happen to any Seeker of [[http://theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Chastity The Holder of Chastity.]]

* EyeScream: The Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Light Light]].

* FinalExamBoss: Taken to an extreme level with The Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?Holder_of_the_Journey the Journey]]: To start the test, you must tell the worker how you obtained each of your Objects. It's not so much a test of memory as it is a test of resolve, seeing as you'll remember every detail without flaw... the problem is more that it forces you to reflect on every atrocity you've inevitably committed to obtain the Objects before this one. It even outright ''says'' that unless you're a monster, you'll feel like your heart's been torn out once you finally finish.
* TheFinalTemptation: The Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Remorse Remorse]]

* GroinAttack: If the Seeker in [[http://theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Chastity The Holder of Chastity]] isn't killed on the spot, he is instead [[ShareTheMalePain forcibly castrated and becomes a Eunuch.]]

* IgnoredAesop: The receptionist in the [[http://www.theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Denial Denial]] story apparently still [[spoiler:sometimes presses the button even after learning that it condemns innocent people to AFateWorseThanDeath]]. Yeah... [[NiceJobBreakingItHero good job doing that...]]
* INeedAFreakingDrink: [[http://theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_All_Consuming_Despair The Holder of All Consuming Despair qualifies.]] [[spoiler: After his tale, you will too.]]

* RetGone: With the [[http://www.theholders.org/?Holder_of_Deletion delete key]], The Seeker can cause things to cease to exist (even people).

* ScarsAreForever: The Object the Seeker receives for completing [[http://theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Revenge the Holder of Revenge's trial]] is a permanent scar across their body.
* ShoutOut: The Holder of [[http://theholders.org/?Holder_of_Time Time]] is [[Series/DoctorWho The Doctor]].
** Among other things, you will encounter [[Literature/ThePrincessBride rodents of unusual size]] if you seek The Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?Holder_of_Compassion Compassion]].

* VengefulVendingMachine: To get to the Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?Holder_of_the_Sun the Sun]], you need to go to the vending machine (the worker at the front desk will have gotten a phone call immediately after you ask to see him) and press the button for the first drink displayed. The unmarked can you get will be hot to the touch, and the liquid will be searingly hot- if you drink enough to loose consciousness before the worker finishes his phone call, you can go the hard part of the challenge, and probably suffer a horrible fate. At least you didn't have to insert any money.

* TakeAThirdOption: The only way to obtain the Holder of Legion's object without dying or becoming the Holder is to use the Holder of The End's object against him.

* WomanInWhite: The Holder of Color, as well as the [[http://theholders.org/?page=Holder_of_the_Seeker Holder of the Seeker]].

* WeddingSmashers: You have to sneak into some innocent bystander's wedding to get to the Holder of Slaughter. If you're at the right place, the organ player will grin and [[BloodSplatteredWeddingDress slid you a machete...]]

** Among other things, you will encounter [[ThePrincessBride rodents of unusual size]] if you seek The Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?Holder_of_Compassion Compassion]].

* AllTherapistsAreMuggles: Even if a Seeker sought therapy, there's a good chance that relaying the horror of their experiences would simply [[GoMadFromTheRevelation cause them to go insane themselves.]]

* AllTherapistsAreMuggles: Even if a Seeker sought therapy, there's a good chance that relaying the horror of their experiences would simply [[GoMadFromTheRevelation go insane themselves.]]

* TheAirNotThere: Painfully averted by [[http://www.theholders.org/?Holder_of_the_Speed The Holder of Speed.]]

* BodyHorror

* AffectionateParody: [[http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/The_Holder_of_Fluffy_Kittens The Holder of Fluffy Kittens.]]

* WomanInWhite: The Holder of Color, as well as the [[http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Holder_of_the_Seeker Holder of the Seeker]].

* InSovietRussia: The Seeker is required to whisper a joke of this caliber to obtain object 506.

* DecoyLeader: The cigar-smoking businessman in the blue suit isn't the Holder of trade, the little kid with him is. To succeed, you have to confront him on not being the true Holder but not let on that you know it's the child.

* AfterlifeExpress: The trial of the Holder of [[http://theholders.org/?Holder_of_Detachment Detachment]] takes place both on an elderich train station and the otherworldly train that (eventually) arrives there for you.

* CreepyChild: The two boys of the Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Color Color]], one of who will kill by touching his skin, and who looking into his eyes will drive you to madness.

*** Of course, by that time, you probably are ''literally'' [[HumanoidAbomination inhuman]]

* TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt: What will happen if they are brought together

* EyeScream: The Holder of [[http://www.theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Light Light]]

* FetchQuest: The trial of the Holder of Trade involves matching illegible hieroglyphics on an incredibly long shopping list to ones on items in the various stores inside a demonic shopping mall-- many look nearly identical, and leaving a store without the proper items leads to (of course) your painful death and eternal torment. Did we mention that this is done while surrounded by horrifying monstrosities who will attack if you show any sign of unease or discomfort? Or that you have to do all this ''while physically dragging the Holder with you?!''

* GoMadFromTheRevelation: What will happen from hearing the Holder's answer to the correct question unless your mind is strong enough

* SuperpowerLottery: Played with- all of the objects are cursed and aren't supposed to give you face-on superpowers, but while some ''are'' utterly useless and mundane, others can be useful to the extent of what supernatural ability or knowledge you're granted from them. But whatever power they give was still probably not worth the hell you endured to get it.

* CharmPerson: If you seceded in getting object 346, you become one. Only side effect is the tumor on your throat.
** Object 291 also makes you a CharmPerson- but [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment it attracts salespeople to you like mad, forever]].

* FateWorseThanDeath: If you fail any of the trials (and sometimes even if you succeed)

* WomanInWhite: The Holder of Color, as well as the Holder of Seekers.

* EldritchAbomination: "Him".

* CosmicHorrorStory: The series as a whole.

* EldrichAbomination: "Him".

* WomanInWhite: The Holder of Color.