'It’s like white noise, only more menacing — dark noise? — which somehow makes it more effective.' alisonwillmore writes
fall asleep to the sound of creepypastas, the horror stories that proliferate in the spookier corners of the internet like black mold. I can usually doze off accompanied by nothing more than the sound of my own breathing; tales of nefarious small-town traditions, ghosts lurking in classic video games, and arcane paranormal survival guides are for emergencies only.
Tuning into accounts of uncanny invasions and gruesome dismemberments would feel like a weirder habit if I believed I were alone in it. But while one of the dozen or so horror podcasts I’m subscribed to is calledwhich assures me I’m not the only one who uses scary stories as a sleep aid.
The creepypasta — a goth cousin to copypasta, the word used to describe blocks of text that get copied, pasted, and riffed on across message boards and internet forums — began as a form of digital campfire story, often anonymous and presented as true. Over time, the term’s come to encompass just about all online horror fiction, some of it more traditional in format .
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
New effort to keep talented Marines in the service helps hit recruitment goalsThe branch has a new “talent management” program focused on maturing the force by retaining Marines who excel in their jobs and assign them or promote them to roles where they can build…
Leer más »
Dorian Thompson-Robinson helps No. 12 UCLA run wild as Bruins hold off Sun DevilsUCLA's ground game churned out 402 yards, even with Zach Charbonnet unavailable, and the No. 12 Bruins held on for a 50-36 victory at Arizona State.
Leer más »
Fundraiser in Foley helps raise money for murder victim’s familyAfter experiencing tragedy, the community is rallying behind Christina Boykin to raise money to help lay her boyfriend's son to rest.
Leer más »
Community Flu Drive Helps Educate, Protect Dallas ResidentsA community flu drive helped residents in a Dallas area that has seen high mortality rates.
Leer más »
Long Island deli's longtime chef helps keep doors open as new ownerRegal Kosher Deli in Plainview, which has served delicious delicacies for more than half a century, was about to close its doors forever when its chef, who has worked in the kitchen for more than 30 years, stepped in to fulfill his dream of owning a business.
Leer más »