One of the most striking aspects of FNAF is its depiction of child trauma and the consequences of playing with forces beyond one's control. The games' narrative is scattered and often ambiguous, but it appears to revolve around the tragic events that occurred at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, including the murder of children by a serial killer known as "The Purple Guy." This event sets off a chain reaction, resulting in the animatronics becoming haunted by the vengeful spirits of the murdered children.