Previously: On The Momo Challenge. Some people know it as Elevator To Another World. For others, it’s the Elevator To Hell. Some simply call it the Elevator Ritual or the Elevator Game. But no Continue Reading > about On The Elevator Game: The History Of A Modern Urban Legend And Its Real-Life Connections & Consequences
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Have You Seen Wrinkles? On Wrinkles The Clown, His Infamous Phone Number, And The Question Of Identity
Previously: Creepy Phone Numbers That Actually Work. (Warning: Abundant spoilers for the 2019 documentary Wrinkles the Clown are ahead. If you have plans to see the film and you haven’t yet, you Continue Reading > about Have You Seen Wrinkles? On Wrinkles The Clown, His Infamous Phone Number, And The Question Of Identity
Hello, Is Sadako There? Unraveling The Mystery Of 090-4444-4444, Sadako’s “Cursed” Phone Number
Previously: 801-820-0263. There are, as you’re almost certainly already aware, a number of supposedly “cursed” phone numbers floating around out there — including the phone number 090-4444-4444. It’s Continue Reading > about Hello, Is Sadako There? Unraveling The Mystery Of 090-4444-4444, Sadako’s “Cursed” Phone Number
This Is A True Story About The Internet: On Adam Butcher’s “Internet Story” & The Horror Of Real Life
Previously: Sad Satan. (CW: Homicide, suicide, accidental death.) In 2011, a short film was posted to the r/videos subreddit. “This is a true story about the internet,” it began. But that wasn’t Continue Reading > about This Is A True Story About The Internet: On Adam Butcher’s “Internet Story” & The Horror Of Real Life
Is “Dear David” Over? Taking Stock Of Twitter’s Current Favorite Haunting (Part 6)
Previously: Is “Dear David” Real? Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5. When I’ve published updated examinations of the “Dear David” ghost story writer and illustrator Adam Ellis has been telling Continue Reading > about Is “Dear David” Over? Taking Stock Of Twitter’s Current Favorite Haunting (Part 6)
‘Sad Satan’ & The Evolution Of Video Game Creepypastas: From “BEN DROWNED” To ‘Petscop’
Previously: Petscop. (CW: Mentions of child abuse, gore, CP, Hitler, and Charles Manson. No detailed descriptions, though.) Okay, gang. We’re finally doing it. We’re going to talk about Continue Reading > about ‘Sad Satan’ & The Evolution Of Video Game Creepypastas: From “BEN DROWNED” To ‘Petscop’
Is “Dear David” Real? A New Examination Of Twitter’s Current Favorite Haunting (Part 5)
Previously: Is “Dear David” Real? Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4. Wondering what’s been going on lately with Adam Ellis and the alleged ghost named Dear David who’s seemingly out for his blood? Continue Reading > about Is “Dear David” Real? A New Examination Of Twitter’s Current Favorite Haunting (Part 5)
Is “Dear David” Real? An Ongoing Examination Of Twitter’s Current Favorite Haunting (Part 4)
Previously: Is “Dear David” Real? Part 1; Part 2; Part 3. It’s been a while, but the Dear David ghost story Adam Ellis has been telling us all via Twitter for the past several months has finally Continue Reading > about Is “Dear David” Real? An Ongoing Examination Of Twitter’s Current Favorite Haunting (Part 4)