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Level 139 is the 140^th Level of the Backrooms.

Description:

Okay, this is my first time trying this, and I have no idea what I'm doing. I honestly never thought I'd wind up discovering a level, and I had hoped that it stayed that way. Turns out I was wrong. I found a level. It's a good thing that I ended up here too, I truly thought I was done for. I was surrounded by a bunch of Hounds in Level 9, and I probably would've died if I hadn't somehow made it here. Pretty lucky, I guess.

Digging through the database, I found an old rejected submission for this level. Level 139… huh. Whoever wrote that submission was something else! It gives me the creeps. I suppose it's the only reference I got though, so I'll keep looking at it as I explore this place.

From where I stand, this level looks to be some sort of tropical island in the middle of nowhere. There's a volcano at the top, and it looks to be pretty small, maybe a few miles or so across? The sun is scorching hot, but at least there's a sun this time. There's the sound of crashing waves and a little bit of wind, but other than that, I can't hear anything. Hopefully that means this place is deserted. I really would not want to run into whoever wrote that first submission.

Wait.

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Why did I do this?

I can feel something crawling up my legs… many things, tickling, soft sensations mixed with hard, skeletal ones. I feel the crunch of something that's definitely not rock under my feet. It smells like stale raw meat in here.

I'm afraid. There, I said it. I'm scared out of my wits, but I'm typing this to distract myself and keep myself moving forward. I'm using the light from my phone to guide me, but I'm only pointing it directly ahead. I do NOT want to see what's underneath me right now.

I can hear noises. There's scuttling sounds and a strange buzzing. I feel the cave walls press in on me, and I have to duck to move forward; my head is pressed against the ceiling. The space is so cramped and small, I can feel my air supply dwindling. It's so stuffy down here… oh God. I'm beginning to panic. Stay calm Jonathan, just keep typing…

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There's a light! The brilliant white light of the sun. I'm saved! I quickly climb over to it. I might just make it—

HOLY SHIT FUCK THERE'S A TARANTULA ON MY CAMERA WHERE DID IT CEOM FRM H

Okay, okay. I made it out. I may have screamed. But it's over. There was a grate at the exit of the cave, but thankfully I was able to undo it. I put it back on in case that tarantula was following me or something.

Dear God, so that's what was crawling on my leg the whole time. Jeez.

I have no words. But I never thought that I'd miss fresh air this much. And sunlight. I suppose I shouldn't take these things for granted. Now, where's the exit? This better have been worth it. I would have never gone in that cave if there wasn't an exit around here. So where's the exit?

Why, yes, I suppose I do— wait, who am I even talking to?

Spare me this preachy shit, I want answers! You said you'd show me the exit!

You gotta be fucking kidding me.

Alright, I'm going to do it. After all, I just survived a cave full of tarantulas and who knows what else. Climbing up a rock face shouldn't be too hard… in fact, I'm not too bad at climbing. I used to climb the trees in my backyard all the time! This shouldn't be too hard.

Whoever's watching me right now may be a bitch, but they are right. I do feel a little more confident now. I can feel the adrenaline in my veins. I can feel the misty air and the roaring sound of the waterfall crashing down next to me. I slide my hands over the rock. It's slippery. Goddammit.

I'm fucking stuck. But hey, at least I made it halfway up the waterfall. I'm currently sitting on a little ledge, catching my breath. The view from up here is amazing. I can't wait to see it from when I reach the top. For some reason, I don't feel afraid of falling anymore. I'm just… not sure how to continue on from here. There doesn't seem to be any holds for me to grab onto ahead of me… let me take a while to sit and think. There has to be a way up. There always is.

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Yes. I'm going to find a way up, just to spite you, you bitch.

Wait, that pathway wasn't there before, was it? How could I have not seen it?

Well, it doesn't matter. I've scaled it! I climbed a fucking waterfall! Oh, how wonderful it feels to have stable ground underneath me again. To have space to lie down and gaze at the sky. And I was right. The view from up here is fantastic. I can see the shore where I started! It seems so far away. Have I really come this far? Now I feel fucking invincible. Katie's never going to believe it. The guy that scaled a waterfall with his bare hands. Has a nice ring to it, don't you think?

So, what's next?

Ah, that's right. Of course the exit's at the summit of the island. It all makes sense now. Everything makes sense.

I'm not surprised when a cave entrance opens up in the rock face next to me. I can feel whoever's watching me silently cheering me on. I feel a rush, somewhere between my cheeks and the tips of my ears. I walk towards the new cave entrance and feel a blast of stuffy heat fly out of it. This island's mountain… is a volcano, isn't it?

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Nothing fazes me anymore. I will admit it's hot, but it's nothing I can't bear. The cave led to a wide cavern, and there's a river of lava running through the center of it. I made my way through it, ascending through the tunnels. I can already see the light at the end of it — hopefully it leads to the summit.

When I emerged from the exit, I gasped in awe at my surroundings. The volcano was situated in the center of the island, so when I stood at the top of the caldera, I could see in all directions. The waterfall rushing down below me, the cave of tarantulas, and the distant shoreline even further back. I was on top of the world. I had overcome my fears to get where I was. I had become… strong.

I heard a voice calling out to me from behind my back. I turned around to see a young girl with dirty long pink hair in a white jacket walking towards me. She extended her hand, and I, taken aback, shook it. It was so small compared to mine that I was surprised when she introduced herself as the Warrior.

…She said. A coy smile played on her lips.

I told her the code. Not to brag, but I found it easily. A powerful message, one I'll take to heart.

She smiled at me and gestured to the caldera of the volcano. In the center of the pit was a glistening lake. The exit. My escape.

I got my phone out. I don't think she understands how they work, but she allowed me to type in the rest of this log, so I'm grateful for that. If any of you come looking for me, don't try and rescue me. I've already made my choice.

For I am proud, I am strong, and I am Fearless.

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Level 139 is the 140^th Level of the Backrooms.

Description:

Level 139 consists of a single small island in the middle of a presumably infinite ocean. The island is heavily forested and of a tropical climate. The average temperature is 86°F (30°C) and the weather is a consistent partly cloudy. The level follows an identical day/night cycle to Earth's, and the sun sets and rises in the same cardinal directions as Earth's sun does. In the center of the island is a dormant composite volcano.

Despite the lush vegetation, there are no edible plants, fruit, or animals on this island. Almond Water, to this date, has not been found to naturally occur. This, combined with the rather hot temperatures, makes long-term survival without aid in this level extremely difficult.

However, long-term survival on the island is far from impossible. Upon entering the level, wanderers will be greeted through transforming signs by "the Warrior," a benevolent and powerful entity that oversees the entirety of the level.

The Warrior

The Warrior retains the appearance of a young girl, presumably in her late teens, wearing a white winter jacket, a black tank top, and black leggings. While she rarely appears on her own, she seems to be omnipresent and/or omniscient, able to morph and shape any object on the island to her will at any time. While not inherently hostile, the Warrior will coerce wanderers who enter her level into completing the "Warrior's Trial" in order to leave.

After successfully completing the Warrior's Trial, wanderers are given the choice to either exit to a random safe level or join the Warrior's followers, named the Fearless. The Fearless are a group of wanderers that permanently live on the island, and have access to endless food and water that the Warrior creates herself.

According to the Warrior, the rationale behind her actions is because she wishes to prepare any wanderers that enter her level for the challenges that lie ahead. She views her level as a "training ground" for wanderers, so that they may explore more dangerous levels in the future. Because of this, members of the Fearless are allowed to leave the group at any time and continue to explore the Backrooms.

The Warrior's Trial

The Warrior's Trial consists of three parts — traversing a dark cave full of tarantulas, scaling a waterfall, and finding the way to the summit through a volcanic tunnel. These tests were devised by the Warrior to encourage wanderers to face their fears. They were designed with some of the most common irrational fears in mind — arachnophobia (fear of spiders,) claustrophobia (fear of tight spaces,) nyctophobia (fear of the dark,) and acrophobia (fear of heights.)

While not intended to be lethal, many wanderers have died during these tests. This fact, among others, is what grants this level an SD rating of three. However, refusing to attempt or complete any of these tasks results in wanderers promptly being returned to whatever level they entered Level 139 from. This often results in death, as Level 139 can only be entered when wanderers face otherwise fatal situations in various dangerous levels.

Entrances And Exits:

Entrances

Level 139 can almost exclusively be entered from levels with an SD rating of at least three or higher. When a wanderer is in a perilous situation (for example, being surrounded by hostile entities with no hope of escape) they can find themselves transported to Level 139. The only consistent and safe way to enter Level 139 is by sailing directly west from Level 121.

Exits

The only reliable way to exit Level 139 safely is by completing the Warrior's Trial and entering the caldera at the center of the dormant volcano. This will always lead to a safe level and most likely a populated one, such as Level 11 or Level 1. The other way to exit Level 139 is to refuse to complete the Warrior's Trial, upon which wanderers will be returned to the level that they came from, still in the hostile situation that they were in. This will most likely result in death, so it is imperative that any wanderers who find themselves in Level 139 to attempt the Warrior's Trial to the best of their ability.

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