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The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XXI

May 1, 2023 by Lucia

Previously: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XX. Hello, friends! It has been a long, long time since I’ve attempted to answer common questions about ritual games, urban legend games, and other Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XXI

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

An out-of-date camera lying on a bed of dead leaves

Creepypasta Of The Week: “Do You See It Too”

April 24, 2023 by Lucia

Previously: "Forbidden Slide." Did you grow up with the Where’s Waldo/Where’s Wally books? I sure did. Same with the I Spy books. I have a great deal of fondness for this particular genre of media Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “Do You See It Too”

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

Looking down into the mouth of a glass jar filled with salt

The Most Dangerous Games: The Salt Merchant Ritual

April 10, 2023 by Lucia

Previously: Fear Less. Are you seeking something? Not quite a wish or desire, but… something you might not be fully conscious you want or need? The ritual game known as the Salt Merchant Ritual Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Salt Merchant Ritual

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

a white push button telephone, dusty and sitting on the floor

Scary Phone Numbers: The Ultimate List Of 40-Plus Haunted, Creepy, Cursed Numbers To Call (Or Not)

April 3, 2023 by Lucia

So: You want to call some scary phone numbers, do you? Phone numbers that seem like they might be haunted? Cursed? Something like that? Super creepy phone numbers that will send a chill down your Continue Reading > about Scary Phone Numbers: The Ultimate List Of 40-Plus Haunted, Creepy, Cursed Numbers To Call (Or Not)

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: creepy phone numbers, cursed phone numbers, scary phone number, telephone, telephone number

A playground slide, looking mysterious in the mist

Creepypasta Of The Week: “Forbidden Slide”

March 27, 2023 by Lucia

Previously: "Braid." This week, a 2ch classic from Japan: “Forbidden Slide,” a creepypasta in which the slide at a school playground is… not quite what it seems. File this one under Childhood Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “Forbidden Slide”

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: 2ch, childhood traumas, creepypasta, Creepypasta of the Week, Japan

Looking through doorways in an abandoned home

The Most Dangerous Games: The Fear Less Ritual

March 13, 2023 by Lucia

Previously: The Clock And Candles Game. For some, the act of facing your fears and coming out stronger on the other end is its own reward. For others, a bit more incentive might be required — and Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Fear Less Ritual

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: Brothers Grimm, candles, fairy tales, fear, games you shouldn't play, reddit, The Most Dangerous Games

A red British phone booth in a slightly overgrown area by the side of the road

“Help Me, Help Me, Susie’s Dying”: Exploring The Truth Of The UK’s Most Haunted Phone Number

March 6, 2023 by Lucia

Previously: Yotteno Wants To Call You. Decades ago in the UK, there were rumors about what might happen if you went to a public phone box and dialed a specific phone number. The rumors didn’t Continue Reading > about “Help Me, Help Me, Susie’s Dying”: Exploring The Truth Of The UK’s Most Haunted Phone Number

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: creepy phone numbers, cursed phone numbers, phone booth, phone number, telephone, telephone number

A black and white photo of a Game Boy Color console against a geometric patterned background

Creepypasta Of The Week: “Braid,” Or, Why You Should Never Go Into Pokemon’s Ilex Forest

February 27, 2023 by Lucia

Previously: "The Old Bridge In The Park." This week, a Pokemon creepypasta story I wasn’t familiar with until quite recently, despite the fact that it’s quite old indeed. It’s called “Braid,” and Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “Braid,” Or, Why You Should Never Go Into Pokemon’s Ilex Forest

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

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