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Creepypasta Of The Week: “Help Me,” Or, The Creepy 2ch Mannequin Photo Story

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Previously: "House Building For Dummies." On May 1, 2011, a curious thread started unfolding on 2ch — a thread which, really, was a story more than anything else. It’s since become known as a Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “Help Me,” Or, The Creepy 2ch Mannequin Photo Story

Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Haunted Okiku Doll Of Mannenji Temple

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Previously: The Bunk Shaker. Type: SV (Spiritual Vessel). Period/location of origin: 1918 to 1919, Sapporo, Japan. Appearance: Subject, known as the Okiku doll, appears to be a traditional Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Haunted Okiku Doll Of Mannenji Temple

The Many Legends Of Himuro Mansion: Unraveling The Truth Of Japan’s Infamous ‘Fatal Frame’ House

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Previously: Congelier Mansion, The Haunted House That Never Was. You’ll find it often on lists of allegedly haunted places to visit in Japan. You’ll also find it frequently cited in pieces claiming Continue Reading > about The Many Legends Of Himuro Mansion: Unraveling The Truth Of Japan’s Infamous ‘Fatal Frame’ House

The Most Dangerous Games: The Elevator Game – Three-Floor Version

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Previously: The Whisper Game. Note: Please don’t copy/paste, republish, or narrate this post on other websites, video platforms, etc. without permission. Wish you could play the Elevator Game, Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Elevator Game – Three-Floor Version

The Most Dangerous Games: How To Go To Another World Using A Train (Or, How To Open The Demon Gate)

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Previously: The Devil Face Game. Note: Please don’t copy/paste, republish, or narrate this post on other websites, video platforms, etc. without permission. Here’s an interesting, if somewhat Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: How To Go To Another World Using A Train (Or, How To Open The Demon Gate)

Creepypasta Of The Week: “Real” (Or, Why You Should Never Bow In Front Of A Mirror At Night)

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Previously: “Dear Theodore.” Originally posted to 2ch in 2009, the creepypasta “Real” is infamous in Japan, but not as well known in the West. It’s a long one — more than 12,000 words — but it’s Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “Real” (Or, Why You Should Never Bow In Front Of A Mirror At Night)

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