Episode 250: The Midnight Game
A candle, some salt, and a drop of blood. Gather these specific items, turn out all your lights, and wait until the clock strikes twelve. Complete the ritual and a dark entity will appear, one who tortures you with your deepest fears - at least according to this internet legend. It may have started as an online creepy pasta, but does this tale have any basis in reality? This week’s episode is The Midnight Game.
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