Malum Pupparius was born in a small American town, where his childhood was marked by violence and abuse. His father, a traveling puppeteer, taught him the art of controlling puppets, but also instilled in him a thirst for power and dominance.

Over time, Malum discovered that he could feed on the fear of others, turning it into a source of energy and power. He began kidnapping people, turning them into puppets under his control. His method: infiltrate the minds of his victims, exploit their deepest fears, and reduce them to absolute obedience.