Previously: The Compass Game. Welcome to “How Does It Work?”, a new feature here at The Ghost In My Machine that aims to explore how classic forms of divination actually, well, work — both from the Continue Reading > about How Do Ouija Boards Work? Spirit Channeling And The Ideomotor Effect
The Most Dangerous Games: Mr. Eyes
Previously: Deadman’s Tag. I had a hell of a time trying to find the original source for the game known as Mr. Eyes; it’s basically been scrubbed from the English language internet. I initially Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Mr. Eyes
Mini-Post: “Skinny Bob” And The Mystery Of Ivan0135
Hey gang, It's that time again: I've been traveling (and, indeed, am actually on a plane as we speak), so no longform post today. Our latest Most Dangerous Game will be Continue Reading > about Mini-Post: “Skinny Bob” And The Mystery Of Ivan0135
Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Yellow Volkswagen Of Karak Highway
Previously: The Jessica Phenomenon. Type: PV (Phantom Vehicle). Period/location of origin: The location of subject’s origin is Malaysia, somewhere between the city of Kuala Lumpur and the town Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Yellow Volkswagen Of Karak Highway
Creepy Wikipedia: The 67 Exorcisms Of Anneliese Michel
Previously: Dancing Mania & The Dancing Plague Of 1518. (CW: Mental health, abuse. Also, many of the links include disturbing photographs, so click through at your own risk.) If you’ve heard Continue Reading > about Creepy Wikipedia: The 67 Exorcisms Of Anneliese Michel
The Most Dangerous Games: Deadman’s Tag
Previously: The Living Doll Game. This game goes by a number of names; Deadman’s Tag is the most prevalent, but you might also find it under the title of Dead Man Tag, or simply referred to as How Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Deadman’s Tag
The Haunted House That Never Was: The Congelier Mansion Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Previously: How To Be A Nanny In A Haunted House. It’s often spoken of as one of the most haunted houses in America — and it’s no wonder that it is: The things that are said to have gone on in the Continue Reading > about The Haunted House That Never Was: The Congelier Mansion Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Creepypasta Of The Week: “River’s End”
Previously: "I Found A Hidden Door In My Cellar." Longtime readers of TGIMM already know how fascinated I am by abandoned places — and that fascination is exactly what the creepypasta "River's Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “River’s End”