Phantoms of the Web by Ann

Phantoms of the Web

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  • Genre True Crime
  • Publisher Random House Digital, Inc.
  • Released
  • Length 424 Pages

Description

Unearth the terrifying legends lurking within China's digital shadows. 10 Phantoms of the Web: Chilling True Encounters from the Depths of Chinese Cyberspace delves into the most infamous and bone-chilling supernatural stories, paranormal investigations, and true ghost stories that erupted from China's biggest internet forums. Journey into the unsettling realm of online urban legends where reality blurs. Witness the terrifying consequences of the Midnight Apple Peeling ritual and the harrowing Four-Corner Game that led to a user's mysterious disappearance. Explore the bizarre world of schizophrenia through disturbing forum posts that question the nature of perception. Feel the dread of monitoring a haunted balcony across the street and the invasive horror of a sinister Death Call offering payment for constant surveillance. Confront the unsettling ritual of the "Human Blood Hot Pot" live-streamed in desperation. Question the fabric of existence with theories of the Mandela Effect and time slips suggesting we live in a virtual world. Analyze the mysterious photo teeming with unseen figures and delve into the unsolved horrors of the Nanjing University Dismemberment Case linked to the cryptic online persona "Black Misa." Experience the descent into obsession documented in the Xiao Ting 562 Incident and unravel the spatial enigma of the Beijing Mirror Image Room. Finally, follow a couple's desperate flight from vengeful spirits in Heavy Celebration. Compiled from real accounts on platforms like Tianya Club and Douban, this collection presents authentic Chinese horror and cyber mysteries that captivated millions. These are not mere creepypasta; they are documented paranormal phenomena and true unexplained mysteries that spread like wildfire across the early Chinese internet, becoming foundational modern folklore. For fans of paranormal non-fiction, Asian horror, and deeply unsettling true tales from the digital age, 10 Phantoms of the Web offers a unique and terrifying glimpse into the phantoms born online. Discover why some games should never be played and some corners of the web are best left unvisited.

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