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William Afton, also known as Springtrap, is the central antagonist of the Five Nights at Freddy’s series and the root cause of nearly all the horrors in the franchise. As a co-founder of Fazbear Entertainment and a serial killer, he orchestrated the murders of multiple children, setting off the chain of events that led to haunted animatronics, vengeful spirits, and the collapse of the company. His actions created the core mystery and emotional weight of the story — children trapped in machines, seeking justice or closure.
Afton represents obsession, cruelty, and the dark side of human ambition. He isn’t just a killer — he’s a man who defied death itself, becoming the decayed Springtrap after a failed escape in the very suit he once used to murder. His presence haunts the entire FNaF timeline, whether as a ghost, virus (Glitchtrap), or twisted legacy. Afton’s importance lies in being the catalyst for everything: without him, there’s no horror, no possessed animatronics, and no ongoing cycle of vengeance and suffering.
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