These boogieman are lesser known than their movie or book brethren. But they're just as scary, if not scarier than most modern creepers. Some are big names among the creepy community, some are just things I found in my internet wanderings. Some are better as ideas, some are full-fledged stories with their own sub-communities of stories.
Here's hoping I can still surprise you, long time readers.
5. Smile Dog
This is not Smile Dog. According to the Creepypasta, this image is a close approximation of the real picture. The real picture is purported to cause nightmares, insanity, and death. So, the internet has done its darndest to make an accurate recreation.
The image of a dog with human teeth is obviously disturbing (as the above shots can attest to). Dog-like monsters aren't anything new, and neither is the monster that demands you share it before you die. Despite that, the story is effective, and the creature works. It'd make a good movie, or even a costume.
Now, where can I find a dog that'll hold dentures in its mouth...
4. Mr. Widemouth
Another from the ranks of Creepypasta, Mr. Widemouth is a classic monster. Part Furby, part Peter Pan, all evil. He's a friend to children...you as a child....or your own children, perhaps. Either way, this furry little guy has gained infamy online. Over 4600 readers have rated his tale terrifying...and that number is growing.
Join the ranks, won't you?
3. The Cot Creature
Redditor Tport17 posted this story, a purportedly true one, about a strange creature that attacked her grandmother in 1930. The woman spent the night on her porch in a cot, and awoke to something sitting on the end, watching her.
Says Tport17 "... [my grandmother] said it was really ugly and had a full set of sharp teeth. It was shaped like a person but didn’t look like a person. She said that it just sat there and smiled at her with its abnormally large mouth of sharp teeth. "
The simplicity of the description allows you to paste your own fears on the creature: a great blank slate. But what really gets me is the story's post script:
"...after [Tport17 's grandmother] told her grandmother about it, they all went outside. She could still see the creature, but [her grandmother and two brothers] couldn’t. It laughed and laughed at her, even while [her brothers] were chopping the cot. Then it just disappeared."
If that doesn't sound like the beginning (or end) of a great horror movie, then I misunderstand the genera. I encourage you to read the whole story: it's short but effective. Bet you'll think twice before spending the night outside. After all, it's just a story.
2. The Rake
The Rake is...The Rake. A historical boogieman invading modern life. A dog-like, man-like creature that haunts the bedrooms of its victims. There are several amateur horror films based on it already. It's legend is growing.
Hope you sleep deeply, readers.
1. The Bongcheon-Dong Ghost
This story can only be experienced. It's not long. Do not read it at work (no nudity or anything). Good luck.
Here's hoping I can still surprise you, long time readers.
5. Smile Dog
This is not Smile Dog. According to the Creepypasta, this image is a close approximation of the real picture. The real picture is purported to cause nightmares, insanity, and death. So, the internet has done its darndest to make an accurate recreation.
The image of a dog with human teeth is obviously disturbing (as the above shots can attest to). Dog-like monsters aren't anything new, and neither is the monster that demands you share it before you die. Despite that, the story is effective, and the creature works. It'd make a good movie, or even a costume.
Now, where can I find a dog that'll hold dentures in its mouth...
4. Mr. Widemouth
Another from the ranks of Creepypasta, Mr. Widemouth is a classic monster. Part Furby, part Peter Pan, all evil. He's a friend to children...you as a child....or your own children, perhaps. Either way, this furry little guy has gained infamy online. Over 4600 readers have rated his tale terrifying...and that number is growing.
Join the ranks, won't you?
3. The Cot Creature
Redditor Tport17 posted this story, a purportedly true one, about a strange creature that attacked her grandmother in 1930. The woman spent the night on her porch in a cot, and awoke to something sitting on the end, watching her.
Says Tport17 "... [my grandmother] said it was really ugly and had a full set of sharp teeth. It was shaped like a person but didn’t look like a person. She said that it just sat there and smiled at her with its abnormally large mouth of sharp teeth. "
The simplicity of the description allows you to paste your own fears on the creature: a great blank slate. But what really gets me is the story's post script:
"...after [Tport17 's grandmother] told her grandmother about it, they all went outside. She could still see the creature, but [her grandmother and two brothers] couldn’t. It laughed and laughed at her, even while [her brothers] were chopping the cot. Then it just disappeared."
If that doesn't sound like the beginning (or end) of a great horror movie, then I misunderstand the genera. I encourage you to read the whole story: it's short but effective. Bet you'll think twice before spending the night outside. After all, it's just a story.
Sweet dreams
2. The Rake
The Rake is...The Rake. A historical boogieman invading modern life. A dog-like, man-like creature that haunts the bedrooms of its victims. There are several amateur horror films based on it already. It's legend is growing.
Hope you sleep deeply, readers.
1. The Bongcheon-Dong Ghost
This story can only be experienced. It's not long. Do not read it at work (no nudity or anything). Good luck.
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