• The Foundation (Late 1970s–1983): William Afton and Henry Emily found Fredbear's Family Diner with springlock suits (Fredbear/Spring Bonnie). Afton kills Henry's daughter, Charlotte, who becomes the Puppet.

• The Bite of '83 (FNAF 4): Afton’s younger son, often called the "Crying Child" (Evan), is bullied by his older brother, Michael Afton. During a party, Michael forces Evan into Fredbear's mouth, causing his death.

• The Missing Children's Incident (1980s): Afton lures five children to their deaths in a yellow suit, and the Puppet helps their spirits possess the main animatronics.

• The Afton Family Tragedy: Afton's daughter, Elizabeth, is killed by a robot he created, Circus Baby, and possesses her.

• Afton Becomes Springtrap: Haunted by the souls of the children he killed, Afton destroys the animatronics but is crushed inside the Spring Bonnie suit. He survives as the undead, Springtrap.

• FNAF 1, 2, 3, & 6: Michael Afton seeks to right his father's wrongs, working at various, dangerous locations. In FNAF 6 (Pizzeria Simulator), Henry and Michael burn the remaining haunted animatronics (Scrap Baby, Molten Freddy, Springtrap) to free the souls.

• The Modern Era (Help Wanted & Security Breach): Afton returns as a digital virus, Glitchtrap, in a VR game, possessing a person named Vanessa to continue his legacy as "Vanny" in the Mega Pizzaplex, where the animatronic Glamrock Freddy helps a boy named Gregory. 

Core Themes

• Remnant: Haunted metal containing souls.

• Possession: The central element of the animatronics' movements.

• Guilt & Redemption: The main arc of Michael Afton.

The story is told through games, books, and fan theories, often leaving specific timeline details (like the identity of the Golden Freddy spirit) open to interpretation. 

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