A Creepypasta created by GhostAlleyCat.
Name: Shadow Sorcerer (based on Shendu)[]
Origin:[]
Once a powerful and malevolent sorcerer, Shendu was banished from the mortal realm after he attempted to dominate both Earth and the spirit world. In the Jackie Chan Adventures universe, he was one of the primary antagonists, known for his goal of acquiring the magical Talismans to release his full power.
However, in this Creepypasta version, Shendu's dark essence was never fully extinguished. Instead, he was sealed into a digital artifact—a cursed video game console created by an obsessed fan who sought to unlock Shendu’s secrets. The console, after being abandoned, found its way into the hands of a tech-savvy teenager who, unaware of its origins, began playing the game. But the game wasn’t just digital—it was a portal that brought Shendu's cursed soul back into the real world, now more vengeful than ever. As the game progressed, the teenager's mind slowly deteriorated, and the character of Shendu began to manifest as a shadowy figure, a monstrous form that haunts both the physical and digital realms.
Backstory:[]
The "Shadow Sorcerer," as he’s now called, thrives on fear, corruption, and digital manipulation. His game—a twisted simulation of the Jackie Chan Adventures universe—is not just a video game, but a digital prison from which Shendu has escaped. Those who play the game will slowly be consumed by it, experiencing hallucinations, nightmares, and the sensation that they are being hunted by the very game they are playing.
Eventually, players become "NPCs" trapped in the game forever, their minds forced to serve Shendu's will. He seeks revenge on anyone who dares to challenge him, especially anyone who might have destroyed his physical form in the original story. His presence now lingers in the corners of the internet, in corrupted game files, and in the minds of those who thought they were just playing a normal game.
Physical Appearance:[]
The Shadow Sorcerer is a terrifying blend of Shendu’s original appearance with horrific digital distortion:
- Face: His face is a grotesque, distorted version of Shendu’s original dragon-like features, but instead of his usual confident smirk, there’s a perpetual grimace of agony. His eyes flicker with a red, pixelated light, like corrupted data.
- Body: His body is semi-transparent, constantly shifting in and out of focus. Where his body should be, there’s a cascade of glitchy, black shadows that morph like liquid smoke, creating the illusion of an ever-changing form.
- Arms: His arms are elongated and feature sharp, claw-like fingers, resembling the talons of a dragon but digitally distorted, flickering in and out of visibility.
- Clothing: The remnants of his ceremonial robes are still visible, though they look tattered and broken, constantly glitching as if they’re not fully rendered. The robes are covered in strange, glowing symbols that pulse with an ominous red light.
- Aura: A dark aura surrounds him—black smoke, with flashing patterns of static and digital noise, swirling around his body.
Personality:[]
- Cold & Calculating: Shadow Sorcerer is ruthless, manipulative, and cunning. He enjoys tormenting his victims mentally before he attacks them physically. He’s a master of strategy and will always look for weaknesses, exploiting them with cruel precision.
- Malevolent: His goal is to inflict as much fear as possible and to control both the digital and physical realms. He is not easily defeated, and will stop at nothing to destroy anyone who dares oppose him.
- Possessive: Much like Shendu, the Shadow Sorcerer believes himself to be a god, deserving of reverence and worship. He considers his followers mere tools for his power.
Powers and Abilities:[]
- Digital Manipulation: The Shadow Sorcerer has the ability to manipulate digital environments. He can corrupt any technology, turning it into a tool of destruction or mind control. This includes video games, security systems, and even online communication.
- Corruption of Minds: His primary weapon is the ability to slowly corrupt the minds of those who encounter his game. Those who play are driven to madness, seeing his presence in every corner of their world, eventually becoming his loyal minions.
- Shadow Form: He can shift into a shadowy mist, traveling through walls and solid objects. His digital form can appear and disappear at will, making him almost impossible to track down or catch.
- Reality Distortion: The longer someone is exposed to his presence, the more reality begins to warp around them. Time may become distorted, objects may glitch, and entire spaces can bend, giving him an edge over his victims. People who become fully possessed by him often can't tell if they are still in the real world or trapped in the game.
- Fire of the Spirit Realm: As a sorcerer, he can summon fire—however, unlike regular flames, his fire is digital, flickering like corrupted data. It can burn through anything, leaving behind nothing but burnt, static-filled remnants.
- Possession: If he gains enough power, the Shadow Sorcerer can possess the body of anyone, forcing them to do his bidding. This gives him a human or humanoid form for a time, though the process is often painful and destroys the victim’s consciousness.
Facts:[]
- Digital Prison: The game he’s trapped in was designed to hold him indefinitely, but it also acts as a prison for those who try to unlock his power. Once someone unlocks the final level, the game’s curse transfers to them, effectively trapping their soul.
- He’s Never Truly Defeated: The Shadow Sorcerer cannot be fully destroyed, as his essence lingers in the digital world, waiting for another soul to release him.
- His Power Grows: The longer he exists in the real world, the more he learns to manipulate technology. Eventually, he will control entire networks, reaching into smartphones, computers, and even the minds of the masses.