Welcome to what could either be the end of my Five Nights at Freddy’s theory-crafting career or the penultimate nail in the coffin for one of the most controversial debates in the FNaF community. In this first of two in-depth video essays, we’ll be exploring why The Bite Victim, also known as The Crying Child or Dave Afton, is Golden Freddy/The One You Should Not Have Killed, how William Afton’s actions prove he never truly loved his children, and why establishing foundational rules in FNaF theory-crafting is crucial. Beyond that, we’ll also examine how the discourse surrounding this topic has fueled toxicity within the fandom.

This deep dive into FNaF lore challenges long-standing assumptions and aims to bring clarity to a debate that has divided theorists for years. Whether you’re a veteran investigator or just beginning to unravel the mysteries of Five Nights at Freddy’s, this video will offer a fresh perspective on the franchise’s most elusive truths.

__________________________________________________

Support Us On Patreon: patreon.com/NickBlack204

Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8p7tDE9VND

Official Business Email: officialintothenightpodcast@gmail.com

Official Question Email: officialintothenightquestions@gmail.com

Official Twitter (@FazbearPodcast): https://twitter.com/FazbearPodcast

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY_ChXVIowflDO_MByfMA

Official Merch Store: https://www.intothenightmerchstore.com/

__________________________________________________

Five Nights at Freddy's and all its copyrighted work is owned by Scott Cawthon.

I am sick... no literally, I have a cold. But FNaF waits for no one. So here are my current thoughts and feelings on the new Five Nights at Freddy's Secret of The Mimic trailer. Expressed through a haze of cold medicine and Tylenol.

I literally don't remember scripting this or recording it.

Would you join us Into The Night?

Support the Show on Patreon! patreon.com/NickBlack204

Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8p7tDE9VND

Official Business Email: officialintothenightpodcast@gmail.com

Official Question Email: officialintothenightquestions@gmail.com

Official Twitter (@FazbearPodcast): https://twitter.com/FazbearPodcast

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY_ChXVIowflDO_MByfMA

Official Merch Store: https://www.intothenightmerchstore.com/

(No hate towards Dawko, FuhNaff, and CistReact)

Trapped in the dark depths beneath the Mega Pizzaplex, Gregory awakens after a perilous fall into the underworkings of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. With Glamrock Chica decommissioned by the trash compactor, he must navigate the hazardous garbage-filled tunnels and escape the dangers lurking in the shadows. Will he make it back to the surface, or will the ruins of Freddy’s past become his tomb?

Would you join us Into the Night?

Support the Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NickBlack204

Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8p7tDE9VND

Official Business Email: officialintothnightpodcast@gmail.com

Official Question Email: officialintothenightquestions@gmail.com

Official Twitter (@FazbearPodcast): https://twitter.com/FazbearPodcast

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY_ChXVIowflDO_MByfMA

Official Merch Store: https://www.intothenightmerch.com/

Cast:

Narrator: Nick Black

Sebastian: Melty

Dread Unit: ThatOneBoyo777

Music:

Nintendo

Hollow Knight

Binding of Isaac

The Joy of Creation

All other Sound Effects, Music, and Original Performances were from: Five Nights at Freddy's - Scott Cawthon/Leon Riskin Security Breach - Steelwool Studios - Megacat Studios - freesound.org - pond5.com - Pixabay

Edited by: Nick Black

Written and Produced by Nick Black

Five Nights at Freddy's and all its copyrighted work are owned by Scott Cawthon.

Remnant and Agony, the supernatural energies at the heart of the Five Nights at Freddy's universe. From their origins in Sister Location, these forces have influenced the lingering spirits within animatronics and fueled horrifying entities like The Mimic and The Yellow Rabbit. While never fully dissected by the series, their presence adds a chilling layer to the lore.

How do these preternatural elements shape the rules of the supernatural in FNaF and their role in the series' meta-narrative? From their connection to the core storylines to their impact on unseen forces behind the scenes, Remnant and Agony offer fascinating insights into the franchise's haunting morality.

Would you join us Into the Night?

Support the Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NickBlack204

Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8p7tDE9VND

Official Business Email: officialintothenightpodcast@gmail.com

Official Question Email: officialintothenightquestions@gmail.com

Official Twitter (@FazbearPodcast): https://twitter.com/FazbearPodcast

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY_ChXVIowflDO_MByfMA

Official Merch Store: https://www.intothenightmerchstore.com/

All Music from:

Five Nights at Freddy's - Scott Cawthon/Leon Riskin

Security Breach - Steelwool Studios

Nintendo

Hollow Knight

Seven-year-old Rory finds himself trapped in a vicious cycle that blurs the line between reality and fear. Monstrous Nightmare Animatronics emerge from the shadows each night, creeping closer to his bed, while each day repeats in eerie monotony. As Rory struggles to escape this endless loop, he uncovers chilling truths about his decaying home, strange machinations, and that a heavy gas fills the air, inducing terrifying hallucinations. His journey leads him to a shocking discovery: he is the last subject in a long-abandoned experiment designed to study the effects of perpetual fear on children.

In this episode, we delve into the sinister details of Dittophobia and its ties to the wider Five Nights at Freddy’s universe. From the twisted remnants of animatronics to the underground facility of Circus Baby's Entertainment and Rentals, we explore the psychological torment at the heart of this story. What does Rory’s experience reveal about the dark experiments conducted in Fazbear Entertainment’s shadow?

Would you join us Into the Night?

FAZBEAR FRIGHTS: Presented By Into The Night

https://open.spotify.com/show/4YSvaDG2NoFNyLoszHYQON?si=k2CRfGpuQNu5vQyLVtmeVA

Support the Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NickBlack204

Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8p7tDE9VND

Official Business Email: officialintothnightpodcast@gmail.com

Official Question Email: officialintothenightquestions@gmail.com

Official Twitter (@FazbearPodcast): https://twitter.com/FazbearPodcast

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY_ChXVIowflDO_MByfMA

Official Merch Store: https://www.intothenightmerch.com/

Cast:

Narrator: Nick Black

Young Rory: Katthecat

Adult Rory: Christopher Lamont

Wade: Hayden Allred

William Afton: David Bryson

Music:

Nintendo

Hollow Knight

Portal 2

All other Sound Effects, Music, and Original Performances were from: Five Nights at Freddy's - Scott Cawthon/Leon Riskin Security Breach - Steelwool Studios - Megacat Studios - freesound.org - pond5.com - Pixabay

Edited by: Nick Black

Written and Produced by Nick Black

Five Nights at Freddy's and all its copyrighted work are owned by Scott Cawthon.

Three engineers return to Edwin Murray’s abandoned factory, haunted by his tragic past and the mysterious events following his son’s death. Fazbear Entertainment is looking to recover any salvageable assets, but when the workers start to uncover the presence of a previous reclamation team, they begin to wonder if they were sent here to repair something... or cover something up.

Would you join us Into the Night?

Support the Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NickBlack204

Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8p7tDE9VND

Official Business Email: officialintothnightpodcast@gmail.com

Official Question Email: officialintothenightquestions@gmail.com

Official Twitter (@FazbearPodcast): https://twitter.com/FazbearPodcast

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY_ChXVIowflDO_MByfMA

Official Merch Store: https://www.intothenightmerch.com/

Cast:

Narrator: Nick Black

Dominic: Aleister Atlas

Glen: Jsaking11

Harry: ZeroPC

Tape Guy: Thistle

Music:

Nintendo

All other Sound Effects, Music, and Original Performances were from: Five Nights at Freddy's - Scott Cawthon/Leon Riskin Security Breach - Steelwool Studios - Megacat Studios - freesound.org - pond5.com - Pixabay

Thumbnail:

Art: they_inc

Edited by: Nick Black

Written and Produced by Nick Black

Five Nights at Freddy's and all its copyrighted work are owned by Scott Cawthon.

In this thrilling episode of Into The Night, Edwin Murray uncovers Fazbear Entertainment's shocking plan to bring back a sinister force. CEO Mr. Burrows is secretly reviving The Mimic—a dangerous and long-lost AI contraption. With Freddy Fazbear engineers now installing its unregulated programming into The Storyteller, a massive system within the Mega Pizzaplex, the future of the entire complex is at risk.

Would you join us Into the Night?

Support the Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NickBlack204

Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8p7tDE9VND

Official Business Email: officialintothnightpodcast@gmail.com

Official Question Email: officialintothenightquestions@gmail.com

Official Twitter (@FazbearPodcast): https://twitter.com/FazbearPodcast

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY_ChXVIowflDO_MByfMA

Official Merch Store: https://www.intothenightmerch.com/

Cast:

Narrator/Edwin Murray: Nick Black

Mr. Burrows: Jdvoices

Sebastian: Melty

Mrs. Celia: Calix

Cheville: Holly Lindin

Music:

Nintendo

Yooka Laylee

Hollow Knight

All other Sound Effects, Music, and Original Performances were from: Five Nights at Freddy's - Scott Cawthon/Leon Riskin Security Breach - Steelwool Studios - freesound.org - pond5.com - Pixabay

Thumbnail:

Art: they_inc

Edited by: Nick Black

Written and Produced by Nick Black

Five Nights at Freddy's and all its copyrighted work are owned by Scott Cawthon.

Why is Edwin Murray so deeply troubled by Mr. Burrows' latest project for the Freddy Fazbear Mega Pizzaplex—The Storyteller? To uncover the answers, we must delve into Edwin’s mysterious past.

In this episode, we rewind the FNaF timeline to a time before Five Nights at Freddy’s 4, when Edwin Murray, struggling to make ends meet while caring for his son, David, shifts his focus from animatronics to crafting a special toy: a basic endoskeleton that copies whatever it sees, known as The Mimic.

Would you join us Into the Night?

Support the Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NickBlack204

Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8p7tDE9VND

Official Business Email: officialintothenightpodcast@gmail.com

Official Question Email: officialintothenightquestions@gmail.com

Official Twitter (@FazbearPodcast): https://twitter.com/FazbearPodcast

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY_ChXVIowflDO_MByfMA

Official Merch Store: https://www.intothenightmerch.com/

Cast:

Narrator/Edwin Murray: Nick Black

David Murray: Katthecat

Music:

Nintendo

Death and Taxes

All other Sound Effects, Music, and Original Performances were from:

Five Nights at Freddy's - Scott Cawthon/Leon Riskin

Security Breach - Steelwool Studios

Into The Pit - MegaCatStudios

freesound.org - pond5.com - Pixabay

Thumbnail:

Art: they_inc

Edited by: Nick Black

Written and Produced by Nick Black

Five Nights at Freddy's and all its copyrighted work are owned by Scott Cawthon.