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The Ghost In My Machine

Stories of the Strange and Unusual

Nana825763, “Username 666,” And Beyond: PiroPito’s Bizarro-Land YouTube Universe

December 16, 2024 by Lucia

Previously: “Bongcheon-Dong Ghost” And Beyond: Inside Horang’s Eerie Webtoon World. In 2008, a curious video made its way around the internet — a video that purported to show what happened if you Continue Reading > about Nana825763, “Username 666,” And Beyond: PiroPito’s Bizarro-Land YouTube Universe

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: creepypasta, Japan, nana825763, Piropito, The Weird Part Of YouTube, username:666, youtube

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Creepypasta Of The Week: “The Company I Work For Has A Wonderful Christmas Tradition”

December 9, 2024 by Lucia

Previously: “Doorless Chambers.” Who’s up for a little holiday party? A gathering of friends, or family, or colleagues? A chance to eat, drink, and be merry? Well, whatever your party-going Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “The Company I Work For Has A Wonderful Christmas Tradition”

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: Christmas, creepypasta, Creepypasta of the Week, holidays

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Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Kallikantzaroi, The Greek Goblins Of Christmas

December 2, 2024 by Lucia

Previously: Letta The Haunted Doll. Type: AC (Agents of Chaos). Period/location of origin: Subjects' precise period of origin is unknown, although they are known to have gained a great deal of Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Kallikantzaroi, The Greek Goblins Of Christmas

Filed Under: Encyclopaedia Tagged With: AC, Christmas, Encyclopaedia of the Impossible, goblins, Greece, holidays, Yule Lads

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The Most Dangerous Games: The White Wall Game

November 25, 2024 by Lucia

Previously: The Yellow Pen And White Paper Game. Today, we’re looking at another Japanese ritual game that reportedly teaches you how to go to another world. It’s sometimes referred to as the Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The White Wall Game

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: games you shouldn't play, how to go to another world, Japan, the internet, The Most Dangerous Games

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Creepy Wikipedia: Book Curses, The Medieval Way To Make Sure Library Books Get Returned

November 18, 2024 by Lucia

Previously: Mercy Brown, Vampire. What’s the best way to make sure library books make it back onto the shelves from whence they came? Fines? Late fees? Chaining books to the shelves so they can’t Continue Reading > about Creepy Wikipedia: Book Curses, The Medieval Way To Make Sure Library Books Get Returned

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: books, Creepy Wikipedia, curses, history, medieval

Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris

Creepypasta Of The Week: “DoorlessChambers.com Forum,” A Haunted Mansion Story

November 11, 2024 by Lucia

Previously: “Exit.” This week, a story that falls into two of my favorite creepypasta categories: Message board-style pastas, and Disney pastas. It’s not just any Disney creepypasta, though; its Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “DoorlessChambers.com Forum,” A Haunted Mansion Story

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: creepypasta, Creepypasta of the Week, Disney, Grad Night At The Haunted Mansion, Haunted Mansion

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Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The “Man Proposes, God Disposes” Cursed Painting

November 4, 2024 by Lucia

Previously: The “Letta Me Out” Doll. Click here for content warnings. Type: CO (Cursed Object). Period/location of origin: 1864, England, United Kingdom. The precise location of origin Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The “Man Proposes, God Disposes” Cursed Painting

Filed Under: Encyclopaedia Tagged With: art, art history, CO, cursed painting, Encyclopaedia of the Impossible, haunted painting, history

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The Most Dangerous Games: The Yellow Pen And White Paper Game

October 28, 2024 by Lucia

Previously: How To Experience Your Inner World. Looking for yet another ritual game to take you out of reality? One that will (supposedly) teach you how to go to another world? Here’s one. I call Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Yellow Pen And White Paper Game

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: games you shouldn't play, how to go to another world, Japan, the internet, The Most Dangerous Games

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