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

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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

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

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