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The Ghost In My Machine

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A road and an abandoned building at the old hostel

Abandoned: The Spectres Of The Tanglin Hill Old Brunei Hostel, Singapore

September 5, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: Discovery Island, Disney World. In Singapore, in the well-to-do district of Tanglin, there’s a ruin hiding right in plain sight: The abandoned Tanglin Hill Old Brunei Hostel. True, you Continue Reading > about Abandoned: The Spectres Of The Tanglin Hill Old Brunei Hostel, Singapore

Filed Under: Places Tagged With: Abandoned, abandoned places, photography, Singapore, urban exploration, urbex

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Creepypasta Of The Week: “The Shift”

August 29, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: “Hazards In Buying A Used Car.” (Note: Content warnings are at the bottom of the page; scroll down or click here if you want see then before reading the story.) They say history Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “The Shift”

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

Wooden Japanese kokeshi dolls

The Most Dangerous Games: The Shadow Doll Game, Or, Kage Ningyo-san

August 15, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: The Guardian Game. Note: Please don’t copy/paste, republish, or narrate this post on other websites, video platforms, etc. without permission. Looking for a simple Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Shadow Doll Game, Or, Kage Ningyo-san

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: 2ch, dolls, games you shouldn't play, Japan, Japanese urban legends, the internet, The Most Dangerous Games

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15 Dark Boarding School Books & Creepy Campus Novels For The Dedicated Dark Academia Enthusiast

August 8, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: Horror Riffs & Re-imaginings To Read, Watch, And Play. There’s something about eerie stories set at boarding schools that I just love. It might have something to do with the fact Continue Reading > about 15 Dark Boarding School Books & Creepy Campus Novels For The Dedicated Dark Academia Enthusiast

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: back to school, books, dark academia, recommendations, school

An abandoned car

Creepypasta Of The Week: “Hazards In Buying A Used Car”

August 1, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: “Jessie Mack.” Don’t get me wrong — I’m all for buying used whenever possible, especially when it comes to vehicles. But the creepypasta “Hazards In Buying A Used Car” makes a Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “Hazards In Buying A Used Car”

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

A mirror with a flaking frame hanging on a decaying wall

The Most Dangerous Games: The Guardian Game, Or, How To Meet Your Supernatural Guardian

July 18, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: Asobime-san/The Origami Paper Ritual. Today, a ritual that claims to allow you to meet your supernatural guardian — hence its name: The Guardian Game. But don’t confuse the Guardian Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Guardian Game, Or, How To Meet Your Supernatural Guardian

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: games you shouldn't play, mirrors, salt, The Most Dangerous Games

A smartphone with a smashed screen

Yotteno Wants To Call You: Investigating 669-444-1925, The Haunted WhatsApp Number & Facebook Profile

July 11, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: Haunted Phone Numbers With Scary Stories. In 2020, if you spent enough time in the right corners of Facebook, you might have come across a profile with a curious avatar — one that Continue Reading > about Yotteno Wants To Call You: Investigating 669-444-1925, The Haunted WhatsApp Number & Facebook Profile

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: creepy phone numbers, Facebook, Indonesia, Indonesian urban legends, Momo, Momo Challenge, phone number, red numbers, technology, the internet, WhatsApp, Yotteno

A decaying room in an abandoned house

Creepypasta Of The Week: “Jessie Mack”

July 4, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: "Help Me," The 2ch Mannequin Photo Story. (Note: Content warnings are at the bottom of the page; scroll down or click here if you want see then before reading the story.) What’s in a Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “Jessie Mack”

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

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