10 สุดยอดตำนานเมือง

10 สุดยอดตำนานเมือง


จาก Bloody Mary ไปจนถึง "แมงมุมกัด" ตำนานเมืองได้สร้างแรงบันดาลใจให้กับหนังสือและภาพยนตร์ที่น่าขนลุกนับไม่ถ้วน - James Dawson แบ่งปัน 10 เรื่องโปรดของเขาและสำรวจรากและอิทธิพลของพวกเขา

เรื่องผีที่ไม่มีผี ตำนานเมืองเป็นเทพนิยายสมัยใหม่ เช่นเดียวกับหนูน้อยหมวกแดงและโกลดิล็อคส์ที่เผยแพร่โดยประเพณีปากเปล่า ตำนานเมืองก็แพร่กระจายด้วยคำพูดจากปากต่อปาก ทำให้เกิดนิทานพื้นบ้านร่วมสมัยซึ่งมักมีศีลธรรมที่หาง มาเผชิญหน้ากัน การค้างคืนจะไม่สมบูรณ์หากไม่มีเรื่องน่าสะพรึงกลัวใต้แสงเทียนอย่างน้อยหนึ่งเรื่อง

เช่นเดียวกับนิทานพื้นบ้านดั้งเดิม ตำนานสมัยใหม่ได้รับการประดับประดาหรือเปลี่ยนแปลงเมื่อมีการเล่าขานกันใหม่ ส่วนใหญ่ยังคงบอกด้วยวาจาเกี่ยวกับมาร์ชเมลโลว์และช็อคโกแลตร้อน แต่มีการบันทึกบางส่วน ผู้เขียนหลายคนได้ดัดแปลงตำนานเมืองให้เป็นแรงบันดาลใจสำหรับนวนิยายหรือภาพยนตร์

นวนิยายเรื่องใหม่ของฉัน Say Her Name เป็นเวอร์ชันของฉันเกี่ยวกับตำนานเมืองที่มีชื่อเสียงที่สุดของพวกเขาทั้งหมด คำสาป "บลัดดี้แมรี่"

ฉันอยู่ไกลจากคนเดียวอย่างไรก็ตาม ที่นี่ฉันนำเสนอ 10 ตำนานเมืองที่น่ากลัวที่สุดและตรวจสอบรากและอิทธิพลของพวกเขา

1. บลัดดี้ แมรี่


บางทีอาจเป็นตำนานสมัยใหม่ที่โด่งดังที่สุด เรื่องนี้ชี้ให้เห็นว่า หากคุณมองเข้าไปในกระจกแล้วพูดว่า "บลัดดี้ แมรี่" หลายครั้งตามที่กำหนด บางอย่างจะเกิดขึ้น เป็นสิ่งที่ตำนานไม่เห็นด้วย ในเวอร์ชันแรกสุด ผู้หญิงที่ยังไม่แต่งงานจะเห็นใบหน้าของสามีในอนาคตในกระจกหรือกะโหลก หากเธอถูกลิขิตให้ตายก่อนแต่งงาน

สิ่งนี้พัฒนาไปสู่บางสิ่งที่นองเลือดมากขึ้น - กลุ่มที่เรียกวิญญาณที่มีเลือดออกหรือแม่มดชื่อแมรี่ มีการเชื่อมโยงบางอย่างกับ Queen Mary I เนื่องจากเธอประสบกับการแท้งบุตรหลายครั้งในรัชสมัยของเธอ
เรื่องราวได้รับอิทธิพลอย่างมหาศาล กระจกเงาและภาพสะท้อน ซึ่งเป็นสิ่งประจำในวรรณคดีลึกลับที่เล่นในภาพยนตร์เรื่อง The Forbidden ของไคลฟ์ บาร์เกอร์ ซึ่งต่อมาเป็นภาพยนตร์เรื่อง Candyman ขณะที่ริงกุโดยโคจิ ซูซูกิ ใช้กระจกแทนเครื่องรับโทรทัศน์ X Files และ Supernatural จัดการกับตำนานของ Mary บนหน้าจอโดยตรง

ปีนี้ไม่ได้มีแค่นิยายสองเล่มที่เล่าเรื่องราวในตำนาน นั่นคือ Say Her Name ของฉันเอง และ The Summoning เวอร์ชั่นอเมริกา

2. แมงมุมกัด


อาจเป็นหนึ่งในตำนานเมืองที่ "มีความเชื่อ" มากกว่านี้ เรื่องนี้บอกเล่าเรื่องราวของคนหนุ่มสาว ซึ่งมักจะเป็นผู้เดินทางไปยังสถานที่ห่างไกล ซึ่งถูกแมงมุมและ/หรือมดกัด เมื่อกลับถึงบ้าน เหยื่อประสบกับ "การฟักไข่" โดยที่ลูกแมงมุมและ/หรือมดจะโผล่ออกมาจากใต้ผิวหนังของพวกมัน
FYI – สิ่งนี้เป็นไปไม่ได้ทางกายภาพ แต่ก็ไม่ได้หยุดปรสิตวิทยาที่เป็นคุณลักษณะที่กำหนดของประเภทสยองขวัญร่างกายตั้งแต่ Alien และ Wrath of Kahn ไปจนถึง Dreamcatcher ของ Stephen King และ The Host ของ Stephenie Meyer

3. คนเกี่ยวเบ็ด


ต้องมีแคมป์ไฟอีกเรื่องหนึ่ง เรื่องนี้นำเสนอคู่หนุ่มสาวที่มีความรักออกมาเพื่อขับรถเมื่อวิทยุแจ้งพวกเขาว่าคนบ้าที่ติดเบ็ดได้หลบหนีออกจากสถาบันในท้องถิ่น ทั้งคู่กลับบ้านไปหาตะขอที่ฝังอยู่ที่ท้ายรถ หรือไม่ก็ตัวหนึ่งถูกแขวนไว้เหนือรถโดยใช้นิ้วขูดกับหลังคา

ในเวอร์ชันดั้งเดิมของนวนิยาย I Know What You Did Summer ที่แล้วโดย Lois Duncan นักฆ่าใช้ปืน แต่เวอร์ชันภาพยนตร์โดย Kevin Williamson นำเสนอชาวประมงมือหนึ่งที่ก้มหน้าก้มตาเพื่อแก้แค้น Candyman ยังมีตะขอสำหรับมือ

4. อาหารประหลาด


เมื่อเร็ว ๆ นี้ ชาวอินเทอร์เน็ตที่ไม่พอใจถูกกล่าวหาว่าร้านอาหารจานด่วนยอดนิยม KFC กำลังเพาะพันธุ์ไก่ดัดแปลงพันธุกรรมสำหรับเบอร์เกอร์ของพวกเขา ในขณะที่ "ภาพช็อก" ถูกเปิดเผยอย่างรวดเร็วว่าเป็นของปลอม แต่มีเพื่อน Facebook ของฉันมากกว่าหนึ่งคนถูกลักพาตัวไป

อาหารมักตกเป็นเหยื่อของตำนานเมือง – เบอร์เกอร์ของ MacDonald ทำมาจากไส้เดือนจริงหรือ? การผสมขนมป๊อปปิ้งและป๊อปฟองจะทำให้คุณระเบิดหรือไม่? อย่าลืมข่าวลือเรื่อง "เนื้อสุนัขซื้อกลับบ้าน" ที่ยืนต้น

อาหารเป็นศูนย์กลางของชีวิตเรา จึงไม่แปลกที่อาหารจะเป็นหัวใจของนิยายของเรา The Hunger Games นำเสนอเด็ก ๆ ที่เต็มใจจะฆ่าเพื่อกินอาหารตลอดชีวิต ในขณะที่ Soylent Green (จากนวนิยายเรื่อง Make Room, Make Room ในปี 1966) ดำเนินไปอีกขั้นหนึ่งและแนะนำว่าอีกไม่นานเราจะกินคน เช่นเดียวกับใน The Savages ของ Matt Whyman

5. เลียมือ


ในเรื่องที่เป็นที่นิยมนี้ เด็กสาวที่หวาดกลัว (หรือบางครั้งก็เป็นหญิงชรา) ฟังเสียงน้ำหยดจากภายในบ้านของเธอ เธออุ่นใจเมื่อได้เห็นสุนัขผู้ซื่อสัตย์ของเธอที่เลียมือของเธอจากใต้เตียง ในที่สุด เธอตรวจสอบเสียงนั้นเพียงเพื่อจะพบว่าสุนัขของเธอถูกฆ่าและมีข้อความที่เขียนด้วยเลือดว่า "มนุษย์ก็เลียมือได้เช่นกัน"
จริง ๆ แล้วเรื่องนี้นำมาจากเรื่องราวของ MR James ก่อนหน้านี้ที่เรียกว่า 'The Diary of Mr Poynter' ซึ่งตัวละครต้องประสบชะตากรรมที่คล้ายคลึงกัน

6. ขโมยไต


ในเรื่องนี้ ชายหนุ่มคนหนึ่งถูกหญิงสาวสวยล่อลวงหรือจ่ายค่าคุ้มกัน เช้าวันรุ่งขึ้น เขาตื่นขึ้นในอ่างอาบน้ำที่เต็มไปด้วยน้ำแข็งและพบว่าไตข้างหนึ่งของเขาถูกนำออกไปขายในตลาดมืด คุณธรรมชัดเจนกว่านี้ไม่ได้จริงหรือ?

การเก็บเกี่ยวอวัยวะเป็นแก่นของนิยายสยองขวัญจากเรื่อง Never Let Me Go ของ Ishiguro ไปจนถึง Unwind ที่ยอดเยี่ยมของ Neal Shusterman

7. ที่ตั้ง ที่ตั้ง ที่ตั้ง


ในฐานะที่เป็นคนที่กระตือรือร้นที่จะขึ้นบันไดของอสังหาริมทรัพย์ ฉันไม่รู้ว่าจะต้องกังวลแค่ไหนที่จะตรวจสอบว่าบ้านของฉันสร้างขึ้นบนอะไร แต่คุณอาจต้องการให้นักสำรวจตรวจสอบ ทุกคนรู้ดีว่าบ้านที่สร้างจากหลุมศพจะต้องถูกสาปใช่ไหม? แม้ว่าสุสานฝังศพแบบอินเดียโบราณจะมีไม่มากนักในสหรัฐอเมริกา แต่ก็มั่นใจว่ามีหลุมศพจำนวนมาก

ตั้งแต่ The Shining and Pet Cemetery ของ Stephen King ไปจนถึง Poltergeist คลาสสิกของฮอลลีวูดและแม้แต่ Buffy the Vampire Slayer ข้อความก็ชัดเจนมาก อย่ามัวแต่มองบ้านก่อนตัดสินใจซื้อ ให้มองเข้าไปข้างในด้วย

8. ตัวอักษรลูกโซ่


คุณรู้อันนี้ คุณได้รับคอมมูนิเก้ที่แนะนำถ้าคุณไม่ส่งต่อให้คนอื่นอีก 5 คน ผลลัพธ์ที่เลวร้ายจะเกิดขึ้น ตำนานเมืองนี้ดูเหมือนจะทำนายการตลาดแบบปากต่อปากได้ประมาณยี่สิบปี

แนวความคิดของจดหมายลูกโซ่มฤตยูได้รับการสำรวจได้ดีที่สุดในจดหมายลูกโซ่ของคริสโตเฟอร์ ไพค์ แต่แนวคิดเรื่องข้อความสาปแช่งก็มีการสำรวจเช่นกันในเรื่อง The End of Mr Y ของ Scarlet Thomas และ Harry Potter และห้องแห่งความลับ

9. สายเรียกเข้าจากภายในบ้าน


คุณธรรมนั้นชัดเจน: ผู้หญิงปกป้องลูกของคุณ รูปแบบของสิ่งนี้ทำให้พี่เลี้ยงเด็กถูกทรมานโดยการโทรศัพท์ขู่ซึ่งกลับกลายเป็นว่ามาจากภายในบ้าน เด็กที่อยู่ในความดูแลของเธอมักถูกฆ่าตาย
ความผันแปรของเรื่องนี้มีอยู่ทุกหนทุกแห่ง โดยเฉพาะในเรื่อง Point Horrors The Babysitter โดย RL Stine และ Mother's Helper โดย A Bates Kevin Williamson แสดงความเคารพในซีรีส์ Scream เช่นเดียวกับฉันใน Hollow Pike

ด้วยความก้าวหน้าทางเทคโนโลยีโทรศัพท์มือถือคาดว่าสิ่งนี้จะพัฒนาไปสู่ความสยองขวัญหรือฆาตกรจาก Snapchat โดยใช้ Tinder เพื่อติดตามเหยื่อของพวกเขา

10. ชายเรียว


ตำนานสมัยใหม่ที่ทันสมัยอย่างแท้จริง Slender Man เริ่มต้นทางออนไลน์โดยเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการแข่งขันกับรูปภาพ Photoshop เพื่อรวมองค์ประกอบที่เหนือธรรมชาติ ผู้ใช้ 'Victor Surge' ได้เพิ่มรูปที่เหมาะ ไร้ใบหน้า และสูงอย่างผิดปกติลงในภาพถ่ายขาวดำสองภาพ ซึ่งคัดลอกและเผยแพร่แบบไวรัลผ่านเน็ต

ตั้งแต่นั้นมา ผู้เขียนหลายล้านคน ซึ่งส่วนใหญ่ออนไลน์ ได้แบ่งปันและเผยแพร่เรื่องราวบนเว็บไซต์เช่น Creepypasta MO ของ Slender Man คือการลักพาตัวผู้คน ซึ่งมักจะเป็นเด็กๆ ที่ดูเหมือนจะเต็มใจไปกับร่างที่ไม่มีใครเห็นอีก ทำให้เขากลายเป็น Pied Piper เวอร์ชั่นที่น่าสะพรึงกลัว

Dream interpretation about Doors

The dream world is full of mysteries. This happens because at the time of sleep it is almost impossible to block the memories of everything that has happened to us during the day and, therefore, they remain in our subconscious. In fact, psychoanalysis indicates that dreams are manifestations of feelings and desires that are repressed or hidden in everyday life. Based on this, we can dream of different common things, such as a door. The problem is knowing how to decipher what this type of episode means.

If you have recently dreamed interpretation about doors and want to know what your mind wants to tell you, read on. In this article, we will explain what it means to dream of doors , indicating all the possible interpretations of dream vision.

What does it mean to dream of white doors
We will start by telling you what it means to dream of white doors is something very positive, because it is associated with tranquility, calm and spiritual balance. The white color in psychology represents purification and peace. Therefore, if white doors appear in your dreams, it means that you are going to fill yourself with new energies that will allow you to get out of any situation of anguish in which you may be.

As for the economy, dreaming of white doors symbolize success in investments and indicate that you are in a good time to make decisions related to finances. Everything that you propose or have in mind, will be given in a prosperous and successful way. Take the opportunity.

What does it mean to dream of open doors
Dreaming of open doors is a sign that there are people by your side willing to help you achieve what you set out to do. You have many people around you who appreciate you and who are a good point of support. Congratulations. On the other hand, these dream visions are the symbol that many new opportunities are going to present themselves that will change your life for the better. You just have to choose carefully which one is the most convenient for you.

Also, this type of dream represents several situations that will depend on how the open door was presented in your oneirism. Let's see other interpretations of dreaming with open doors:

You see many open doors : it means that there are several opportunities coming into your life. It is a good time to get out of the routine and give another air to your day to day.
The door that is open is made of glass : it means that you have a good intuition that allows you to see clearly everything that happens around you. Take advantage of that gift to distinguish the best opportunities.
The door that is open is new : it is a dream that signals the possibility of changes in your work or love life. It is also interpreted as the presence of new challenges or projects that you are going to start.
The open door was small: this oneirism speaks to you of tranquility and calm. In these moments you prefer to go little by little to obtain more spiritual rewards than monetary. Your self-esteem is very centered, therefore, you prefer to relax and let everything flow.

What does it mean to dream of closed doors
You are probably wondering what it means to dream of closed doors. If so, we tell you that this dream vision is a harbinger of possible conflicts or problems from which it will be difficult for you to get out. Also, it represents insecurity or doubt for not knowing how to act in a certain situation, which is generating great stress. In this article, we tell you how to combat stress.

Another of his interpretations is that you are surrounded by envious people who want your failure. Watch out. Also, this dream tells you that it is not a good time to start new businesses or projects. It is best to wait a little for everything to settle down to see things more clearly.

What does it mean to dream of wooden doors
On the one hand, if you dreamed of wooden doors, there are different interpretations. In the first place, if the wooden door was new and well preserved, it is related to the arrival of new friends and very good challenges for you.

On the other hand, dreaming of damaged or locked wooden doors has a drastically different meaning. This last case is related to conflicts and problems that you will have to face. In addition, it is related to labor abuses and even money problems.

What does it mean to dream of doors that cannot be closed
Finally, we will see what it means to dream of doors that cannot be closed. This oneirism is associated with worries or deceptions that you fear to face. It is possible that at present you feel pressure for a problem that you want to solve, but you cannot get out of that trance. It also symbolizes that you feel trapped by certain habits that you have been unable to give up, even though you know they hurt you.

The good thing is that this dream arises as a call to indicate that it is a good time to take the right path and get rid of everything that does not do you good physically and emotionally. Remember that only you have the control to take charge of your life. Do not doubt your capabilities. On the contrary, fully trust what you are capable of doing. In the following article, you will find various emotional control techniques that can help you achieve this.

Dream interpretation about Snake

Dream interpretations according to ancient texts related to dreaming interpretation of snakes with the meaning of dreams. And hit the lucky numbers from dreaming of seeing snakes as follows:

Dream interpretation snakes strap
Dream about a snake tying a search term, a garter snake, a snake, a slithering snake
meaning
Dreaming that a snake is strapped or slithering around the body, guessing that if you are single, you will meet your soulmate suddenly Notice that the dream If the snake bites the height of the body, such as strangling the neck, strangling the waist, the soulmate is lower than if it is a family member. In that dream, if you hold hands with the snake's body, you will receive a fortune as a son or a stray fortune, floating from a big gamble.

Dream interpretation of snake bites
Dreamed that a snake bites a search term, snake bites, snake bites, snake bites legs, snake bites head.
meaning
Dreaming that a snake bites, predicts that an enemy of the opposite sex will be malicious. or get favored by neighbors If the snake bites low It is a little misfortune, if the bite is high, it will be very bad. or otherwise will be ill due to travel accidents

Dream interpretation of seeing a cobra
Dream of seeing a cobra, search term, cobra, snake, snake bite
meaning
Dreaming of seeing a cobra predicts that hidden love may be revealed. If anyone has an affair or love that is hidden they may be caught.

Dream interpretation of seeing a python
Dreaming of seeing a python, a search term, a python, a snake, a slithering snake, a large snake
meaning
Dreaming of seeing a python predicts that there is a chance to find love that may be your true mate. And this love must endure in order to be successful.

Dream interpretation of seeing a king cobra
Dreaming of seeing a king cobra, a search term, a king cobra, a snake, a snake bite, a slithering snake
meaning
Dreaming of seeing Jong-Ang predicts that hidden love may be revealed. If anyone has an affair or love that is hidden they may be caught.

Dream interpretation of seeing a green snake
Dreaming of seeing a green snake, a search term, a green snake, a snake, a slithering snake
meaning
Dreaming of seeing a green snake predicts the beginning of a new relationship. It could be a new friend or a new lover.

Dream interpretation of catching a snake
Dreaming of catching a snake, a search term, catching a snake, a snake
meaning
Dreaming of catching a snake predicts that you may have a secret crush on someone. Or you may secretly like someone.

Dream interpretation of killing animals
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meaning
Dreaming of killing animals such as cows, buffaloes or domestic pets, predicting that they will be in trouble. because of the loss of love or family members in the house If you dream that you kill a poisonous animal such as a snake, a mad dog or a tiger, predict that you will be out of luck or a malicious enemy will defeat us if it is a case that will win.

Dream interpretation of the naga
Dreaming of seeing a Naga, a search term: naga, dragon, big snake, serpent, witness
meaning
Any woman dreaming that Naga or dragon or serpent comes to strangle us, guessing that who is single will get a partner. or get fortune from adults.

Dream interpretation of seeing a dragon
Dreaming of seeing a dragon, a search term, a dragon, a serpent, a serpent, a big snake
meaning
Dream of seeing a dragon or a serpent According to their own views in the house, predict that they will receive the patronage of an adult. or will receive a fortune by taking a risk.

Dream interpretation of a hole
Dreaming of a search word hole, a hole, falling into a pit, a snake pit, a snake pit
meaning
Dream of walking into a snake pit or the hole has broken tiles At the bottom of the hole, guessing that you will be out of luck or get out of disease or will suffer and have good fortune.

What Does It Mean to Dream of Bees


The world of dreams is full of mysteries. In it, episodes occur that often intrigue and generate doubts. Therefore, the interpretation of dreams seeks to reflect on the emotions and desires to understand the meaning of each oneirism. The most common thing is to dream of things that we see every day. But also with unusual elements or animals, such as bees.

If you have dreamed of this type of insects, in this article you will know what it means to dream of bees. In general, this dream is related to work, perseverance and abundance, in addition, to the order and patience that you must have to reach a goal. Although it can also represent anxiety and discomfort, everything will depend on the context in which the vision occurs. Since it is not the same to dream of bees that chase you to do it with dead bees.

What does it mean to dream of bees chasing you
Do you want to know what bees mean in dreams? We will start by analyzing what it means to dream of bees that are chasing you. In this case, it is related to small memories that do not leave you alone. It is necessary that you identify that episode from the past that causes you anguish, so that you face it at once and you can overcome it. Also, this dream indicates the importance of interpersonal relationships. You may not be paying enough attention to a family member or partner. Try to focus on your loved ones, so you can know what they need from you and how you can help them feel better.

What does it mean to dream of bees that sting you
Dreaming of bees stinging you can be uncomfortable. However, its meaning will help you understand some things. First of all, it can symbolize the betrayal of a coworker. Also, it has to do with discomforts and emotions that you do not want to feel, which causes you a certain level of discomfort. On the other hand, dreaming of bees on the body is related to sacrifice and effort to reach a goal. Remember that bees when stinging die. Therefore, if you dreamed that a bee stings you, it indicates changes and transformations that you must assume in order to advance to a higher level.

What does it mean to dream of bees at home
Do you want to know what it means to dream of bees at home? This oneirism, although it can make you feel some fear, has a good interpretation. It is directly associated with abundance and prosperity in the home. However, some experts say that the meaning of this dream also has to do with the part of the house in which you saw the bees. For example:

The bees were in your room : it means that you are feeling anxiety waiting for a specific result.
The bees were in the bathroom : it means that you feel emotionally overloaded and that you need a little reassurance.
The bees were in the room : you are going through many family difficulties that cause you great stress.
The bees were in the garden or at the entrance : this episode symbolizes the abundance and prosperity that are to come to your home.
The bees were swarming over your house : this is a negative dream, because it announces illnesses or family losses.
The bees that were in your house were giants : dreaming of big bees is interpreted as the arrival of a good love in your life or someone who will be of great emotional support.

What does it mean to dream of black bees
Were there black bees in your dream? If so, it indicates that you are someone demanding and a bit of a perfectionist , who likes to always take the initiative. However, sometimes you forget to work as a team, and this may be affecting your work life. Taking as a basis the meaning of the color black for psychology , we find that it has to do with opposition and protest.

Therefore, it is likely that it will be difficult for you to integrate with your work group, or to delegate some functions so that work flows better. The good thing is that this dream indicates the importance of rectifying some radical position, so that you can move forward and be more successful.

What does it mean to dream of dead bees
Finally, we will analyze what it means to dream of a dead bee. Unfortunately this is a dream that does not have a good meaning. Rather, it could be related to conflict, illness, and unhappiness. It announces the approach of serious problems with the family or the presence of some nursing illness.

Also, it predicts bad luck, investment misfortune or a bad working streak. In any case, the best thing is that you prepare yourself emotionally to be able to face any scenario, and you can solve it with a lot of emotional intelligence.

What Does It Mean to Dream of a Bicycle


Dreams have long been the subject of numerous studies. Among the most important is the one developed by the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. Who argues that dream episodes are a direct cause of the emotions, feelings, desires and experiences that are experienced in the conscious world. For this reason, when dreaming, episodes arise that, sometimes, we do not know how to decipher them.

For example, dreaming of a bicycle is not something common. But it does have an interpretation that will depend on how you felt in the dream, the elements that were present and even the end of the vision. So that you know what it means to dream of a bicycle, in this article we will tell you, specifically, how to interpret dreaming of a new bicycle, a large one and even one that does not have brakes.

What does it mean to dream of a new bicycle
Dreaming of a new bicycle is an indication that you are at a time when you have found a certain balance in your life. The bicycle represents an element that can take you anywhere, as long as you know how to handle it and keep it going. Also, this dream tells you that you are on the right track towards achieving your projects. You just have to keep the focus, so you can get to the desired goal.

This dream arises to indicate that you should take advantage of every opportunity you have. Since you will know very well how you must act to obtain success. In addition, learn from each step you take, so that these opportunities are not fleeting, but that you take advantage of them as a great life experience.

What does it mean to dream of a big bicycle
Do you want to know what it means to dream of a big bicycle? In this case, the interpretation of the vision has to do with several elements. Because for psychoanalysis the meaning of each dream responds to a series of particular factors in each dreamer. Taking this into consideration, there are several interpretations, such as:

You rode a large bicycle with great balance : this dream reflects security and good self-esteem. You are clear about where you want to go and what you need to get there. Therefore, it is likely that you will achieve what you propose.
You had a hard time riding a large bicycle: it symbolizes the insecurity to handle many aspects of your life. It is likely that you are experiencing emotional charges or some conflicts, and you do not know where to start to resolve them. It is good that you focus on the most important ones, so that you can progress little by little.
You had a large bike stored at home : it means that you feel like experiencing new things. Whether at work, in friendship or in love, you are needing new experiences to motivate you and renew your energies.
You bought a large bicycle : it has to do with the success and prosperity that will come to your life as a result of the effort you are making. You are acting according to your principles and values , which will pay off very soon.
You go with a big bicycle climbing a mountain : this dream means that you have many skills and abilities to achieve what you set out to do. Also, talk about your dedication to a special project, which has cost you a lot of sacrifice, but which will soon bear good results in your favor.
You saw a big old bike : it indicates that you do not have good self-esteem at the moment. Also, it is the reflection of weakness and insecurity, therefore, it is good that you evaluate your mood so that you can focus better. Feel free to ask for help if necessary. In this article we talk about What is self-esteem in psychology.
What does it mean to dream of a bicycle without wheels
According to the interpretation of dreams, a bicycle without wheels is a sign of doubts in decision-making. You may have several alternatives in front of you. Therefore, it is difficult for you to know what is the most convenient for your well-being. It can be a job offer, an investment or even a decision in love.

The positive thing about this dream is that it appears as a signal for you to analyze calmly and without pressure which is the best path you should take. Once you see everything clearly, you will have the opportunity to take charge again. Do not give up.

What does it mean to dream of a bicycle without brakes
Dreaming of a bicycle without brakes, logically, is a danger and warning sign. Oneirism tells you that you are acting in a wrong or impulsive way, and if you do not rectify it in time, everything could end very badly.

In addition, this dream symbolizes that you must take control of your life to head towards a better future. Don't leave everything to chance, because when you react it may be too late. You need to slow down a bit to assess the different alternatives that are given in your day to day. This way you will know how to recognize the best options. Do not allow yourself to lose great opportunities by running wild. Think wisely.

What does it mean to dream of seeing someone on a bicycle
If in your dreams you saw another person riding a bicycle, it may be the reflection of wishes or desires that you have in your life.

If the person riding the bicycle was an acquaintance, then it symbolizes that you feel some envy towards that person. The best thing is that you do not waste energy desiring what others have, but that you work to improve your present.
But if you did not know the bicycle driver, it means that you need to regain balance in your life , so that you organize your things well and you can get what you deserve. Success is about discipline, perseverance, and focus on your goals. You can do it.

What Does It Mean to Dream of Rabbits


Rabbits are cute, friendly and beautiful animals. They are characterized by being intelligent and cunning beings. This is why many people adopt them as pets. If you have a rabbit at home or have recently seen a movie about them, it is normal that from time to time you dream of this mammal.

But what does it mean to dream of rabbits if you are not in contact with these animals? This type of dream is usually something very positive, since it is associated with good luck, prosperity and personal satisfaction. However, your message will also depend on whether the rabbit was white, gray, large, or dead. In any case, in this article you will see in detail the meaning of dreaming about rabbits. This way you will know how you should act from the interpretation of your dream vision.

What does it mean to dream of white rabbits
Dreaming of white rabbits is an excellent sign. The meaning of the color white in psychology has to do with transformation, balance and peace. Consequently, if you dreamed of white rabbits, it means that good news is about to come to your life, or that a project that you were waiting for is going to materialize in your favor. It is also related to new stages of prosperity, a successful business and even the arrival of a pregnancy. On the loving plane, this dream is the symbol of fidelity and dedication. So if white rabbits appeared in your oneirism, rest assured that good things are happening or will happen in your life.

What does it mean to dream of gray rabbits
The color gray in psychology is associated, among other things, with balance and reflection. Therefore, if you dreamed of gray rabbits, it represents the arrival of earnings that you have obtained with your own effort and honestly. It is not only about monetary income, as it can also be the culmination of an academic career, or the positive response to a love proposal. Also, it can represent certain doubts and insecurities to make important decisions. In that case, you must strengthen your character and trust your abilities. On the other hand, if the gray rabbit you saw in your dream was a baby, it means that you are living life excessively and with some irresponsibility. It is necessary that you control this type of behavior, since you can end up involved in some inconvenience that could be avoided. Analyze your performance and correct what is necessary.

What does it mean to dream of big rabbits
Do you want to know what it means to dream of big rabbits? This is a oneirism with a deep meaning, because it is associated with prosperity in the family and economic plane. If you have a business that you have been thinking about to start, it is the best time to start it. Your luck is 100%. In addition, it is possible that some money will arrive that will allow you to carry out that project that you have wanted so much to crystallize. Dreams with large rabbits are synonymous with tranquility and abundance. Don't be afraid to invest in a business. It is good that you rely on people with more experience, who will help you know what you should or not do.

In addition, according to psychoanalysis , the interpretation of dreams also depends on other factors present in the episodes. Therefore, there may be other meanings, such as:

You dreamed that you were feeding a large rabbit - you are a kind person, who loves to help others. However, beware of any betrayal, especially in the workplace.
You dreamed that you were petting a large rabbit - it is a clear indication that you will be very financially successful. Get happy. Your effort will soon pay off.
You dreamed that you were playing with a big rabbit - it is one of the most positive dreams. It indicates that your self-esteem and health are very good. You feel better than ever about yourself, and that gives you great satisfaction.

What does it mean to dream of dead rabbits
Did you dream of dead rabbits and don't know what that means? The appearance of dead animals in dreams is usually not related to something positive. In fact, dreaming of dead rabbits indicates that you should prepare yourself because difficult times will come. Also, warn of betrayals that close people can do to you. The best thing is that you try to identify those around you, so that you know who to trust and who not. It's not about paranoia, it's about prevention.

Another of the interpretations of this dream is associated with changes and transformations. You probably want to leave something behind that hurts you, and that's okay. Sometimes it is necessary to release negative emotions and feelings that do not allow us to move forward. It is possible that some changes will come to your life. And everything will be for the better. Don't be afraid to start over or let go of toxic people who hurt you. You will see that once you get rid of that, you will feel calmer. In this article we explain how to adapt to changes.

What Does It Mean to Dream of Broken Glass


Have you dreamed of broken glass and don't know what it means? In real life, the presence of broken glass is not a good sign, because it is related to injuries, accidents or pain. However, in dreams, its appearance is not so negative, since it will depend on several elements such as, for example, how you felt when you saw the crystal and even the way the dreaming ended.

So that you know exactly what it means to dream of broken glass, in this article we will tell you, specifically, the interpretation of dreaming about broken glass on the floor, in bed or if the crystals you saw were in your mouth. In this way, you will understand the message of your vision, and thus you can change what may be affecting you.

What does it mean to dream of broken glass on the ground
Dreaming of broken glass on the ground is related to a lack of motivation, insecurity and little control in the life you are leading. You may find yourself in a stage where you feel that there is not much to do, and you are acting almost out of inertia. Also, show that you feel dissatisfied with yourself and with what you have achieved. You know that you can go further, and that feeling produces some frustration in you.

Also, this dream is indicating to you that it is convenient to review your self-esteem , because there is a great lack of motivation to face current challenges. Do not be afraid to seek support from your loved ones, sometimes you need a helping hand to get ahead. Also, everything is temporary and that stagnation that you feel you are in now will soon pass.

What does it mean to dream of broken glass in a window
Do you want to know what it means to dream of broken glass in a window? Unfortunately, this is a negative oneirism, since it has to do with a warning of danger. Perhaps someone around you is jealous of your life and thinks about betraying you to keep your achievements. It is good that you evaluate your close circle of friends, to know who you can trust.

Also, if you have had a problem with a co-worker or a family member, this dream tells you that it is necessary to try to resolve the misunderstanding. Thus, both parties will be at peace and harmony will reign.

What does it mean to dream of broken glass in your mouth
In itself, dreaming of broken glass causes a feeling of anguish due to the fear of hurting yourself, but seeing crystals in your mouth in oneirism is much worse. However, if in your dream you had the crystals in your mouth without chewing them, it symbolizes the difficulty of communication that you are having with a loved one. It can be with your partner or with a family member. Try to be honest with what you think and feel. Only in this way will the communication conflict be resolved. In this article we talk about assertive communication.

Coupled with that, this vision represents the lack of criteria that you can sometimes have to speak. That is, you may have said offensive phrases or cruel jokes without realizing it, and this has hurt someone.

On the other hand, if you did eat the broken glass, it is a sign that you have reached a point where you forgave a past offense and found your inner balance. This is a positive thing, because you left behind the suffering of that memory, although you had to suffer to be able to overcome it.

What does it mean to dream of broken glass in the car
For the interpretation of dreams, dreaming of broken glass in the car is related to the arrival of some conflicts in your life. The good thing is that if you prepare on an emotional level, you will be able to face each difficulty without losing your peace of mind. Now, if in your dreams it was you who broke the car windows, it means that you are stressed. It is convenient to get away from the routine a bit, so that you can see the whole panorama with greater perspective.

But if someone else was the one who broke the glass, then someone is likely to feel a feeling of sincere love for you, but can't find a way to tell you. If you have a partner, it is also an indication of the formalization of a relationship that will be very happy.

What does it mean to dream of broken glass in bed
If you dreamed of broken glass in bed, it is interpreted as a message from your subconscious, in which it tells you that there are some open wounds that you cannot heal. It is very difficult for you to move forward, because you miss some things that have changed. You need to close some cycles. Only then will life continue its course and you will feel better.

Another interpretation of this dream is related to sexual life. You may be bored with the routine of a relationship and are looking to put a passionate spin on your encounters. It doesn't hurt to talk to your partner to try to relight the flame between the two of you. In this article you can see 21 sexual games to change the routine.

What Does It Mean to Dream of Scorpions


What meaning do scorpions have? Scorpions or scorpions are dangerous, enigmatic and intimidating animals. Its sting causes a terrible wound that, apart from being painful, can cause death. In addition, for some cultures this animal represents a very important symbol in the worldview, since it is related to cunning, power, darkness and the fight for survival. Be that as it may, the appearance of this arthropod in your dreams is something disconcerting that can cause a lot of distress.

So that you know what it means to dream of scorpions , in this article, you will find all the details you need. Specifically, we will talk about the meaning of dreaming of black and white scorpions, scorpions in your bed and even scorpions that sting. It is good that you pay attention to the interpretation of dream, so that you can make the best decisions that will balance your interior.

What does it mean to dream of black scorpions
Dreaming of black scorpions is not the same as red, white or yellow. Therefore, we will see each of the meanings of dreaming with scorpions of each of those colors. The presence of black scorpions in your dream has various interpretations. First of all, it is associated with your own self-perception. You are probably being very harsh when judging yourself. It may be that you are pushing your capacities to the limit, so the subconscious tells you to stop for a moment. It is good that you evaluate the way in which you demand on your body and your mind. It is not bad to be demanding, only that you should not fall into abuse, because the results can be very bad. Second, this dream has a positive connotation, because the black scorpion for many cultures is synonymous with prosperity. Therefore, it represents the arrival of very good things in your life. Perhaps it is a sudden money or that you will do very well in an investment. The truth is that dreaming of a black scorpion can also be a good omen.

What does it mean to dream of red scorpions
If you dreamed of red scorpions it is a clear sign of danger. It does not only refer to dangers from the outside, but to negative emotions or feelings that may be playing against you. In addition, this oneirism has several associated meanings, for example, it represents a desire for revenge that someone has towards you. That is, someone is likely to want to harm you, because it is related to envy and greed. Analyze your environment of friends, and identify who is acting against you. Only then will you have the opportunity to stop a possible conflict. As for the love environment, dreaming of red scorpions is associated with passion or the lack of it. Take into account that for color psychology, red represents love and passion. So, it may be that the couple's relationship is not going through its best moment and, even, the dream vision warns about a possible infidelity.

What does it mean to dream of white scorpions
If you have had this dream, it is normal that you wonder what it means to dream of white scorpions. In this case, its interpretation will depend on whether or not the scorpion attacks you:

If the animal bites you, it means that a family member or a very close person may betray you , which will cause you great suffering.
Now, if you only saw white scorpions without being disturbed, the meaning changes radically. Since in this case it symbolizes family protection and the union that your family members have, where they are capable of doing whatever it takes to protect each other.

What does it mean to dream of yellow scorpions
Dreaming of yellow scorpions has to do with someone who wants to steal the shine that you have achieved. He is someone close to him who cannot bear to see how you succeed or the way in which you win the affection of others. This is someone who is very envious of you and, therefore, will not hesitate to attack you to try to make you look bad.

Yellow in psychology is associated, among other things, with wealth. Therefore, another of the meanings of this dream is that you are worried about some financial matters. It is possible that you invest a lot of energy in that subject, so it is also affecting other areas of your life. That is, this dream indicates the presence of obsession with money. If so, try to change your perspective, so that you achieve a balance in all aspects.

What does it mean to dream of scorpions in bed
Do you want to know what it means to dream of scorpions in bed? This dream is related to problems of a love or family nature. If you dream that there is a scorpion on your bed it represents that communication problems may be occurring with the couple , and this is affecting the sexual life of the couple. On the other hand, if the scorpion was walking under your bed it has to do with discomfort in the family or even with the presence of a hidden enemy. Be careful with those around you. It would not hurt to have some caution when entrusting your things to others. Remember that not everyone can be trusted.

What does it mean to dream of scorpions that sting
What does it mean to dream that someone is stung by a scorpion? This type of dream can have different meanings. One of them is the arrival of a possible betrayal or infidelity. Also, it refers to the fact that you may suffer some discomfort or illness. Therefore, you must be alert to your health and lifestyle habits, since you could be committing some type of excesses and you have not noticed it.

Now, if in your dream you managed to kill the scorpion that struck you, it is a sign that you are going to overcome the obstacles that arise along the way. It represents that you will make good investments or that you will get the recognition you deserve for the effort you have made. In short, dreaming that you kill the scorpion that stung you, means that you will be able to defeat your enemies and achieve success.

What Does It Mean to Dream of the Sea


According to psychoanalysis, when sleeping, the brain fulfills the function of selecting and reflecting the memories and emotions that you have when you are conscious. Even try to resolve the worries that you have had during the day. For this reason, when you sleep, different images or dream visions arise. The most usual thing is that well-known things appear in them, for example, the sea. The problem arises when you do not know what your dream is pointing out to you.

Dreaming of the sea has to see deep emotions and feelings that you thought were overcome , but that are present inside you. It represents a connection with your most basic instincts, in addition, it is related to energy and freedom. Although also, its interpretation may change according to the way the dream occurred, because it is not the same to dream of a rough sea to a blue and paradisiacal sea. So that you know all the possible interpretations of your dreamism, in this article you will find what it means to dream of the blue sea, with waves, rough, at night.

What does it mean to dream of a rough sea
For psychoanalysis, dreaming of the sea has to do with your state of mind. Therefore, if you dreamed of a rough sea, it means the presence of a lot of tension and nerves due to worries. It means that you have problems of great magnitude that are stealing your calm.

In general, dreaming of a rough sea is the reflection of conflicting emotions. Therefore, these types of dreams indicate confusion, stress and great concern. Your mind is agitated. The most convenient thing is that you calmly assess the situation, so that you can make the best decisions. Try to calm yourself so you can think more clearly.

What does it mean to dream of the sea with waves
Now, let's see the meaning of dreaming of the sea with waves. The most common is to associate the sea with relaxation and tranquility. But if a sea with waves appears in your dream, the meaning of oneirism will change. In this case, symbolizes disappointment and family, financial or love problems.

For the dream dictionary, a high surf is a clear sign of inner disturbance due to some difficulty. You are not calm, and that is reflected in your subconscious. Now, if the waves were very big, it is interpreted as the arrival of changes that will not be favorable for you. But if the waves were small it means that despite the problems you will be able to get ahead, because you maintain good self-control. In addition, this dream is also a sign of fear and insecurity in the face of new challenges that you will have to live.

What does it mean to dream of the sea on the beach
What does it mean to dream of the beach and the sea? If the sea and the beach appear in your dream, then it is the representation of an inner dilemma. In this case, there are two elements present: water and sand. One is related to the rational mind and balance, and the other to your most emotional and irrational part. Therefore, this dream symbolizes that you are facing a great dilemma between reason and the heart. You don't know which decision to make.

If we analyze some of the aspects of this dreamism, several interpretations can be considered:

You are on the beach looking at the sea : it is possible that you long to return to a place or a situation that you already lived, but you do not know if that is the best.
You are on the beach bathing in the sea : it means that despite your worries, you will soon find the solution you need.
You are on the beach looking at the sea and you let sand run through your fingers : it means that you must act quickly to attend to a particular situation before it is too late. You go against the clock.

What does it mean to dream of the blue sea
Do you want to know what it means to dream of the blue and calm sea? Dreaming of the blue sea has a deep meaning. It is the reflection of the calm and tranquility that is inside you. You are in a moment of your life in which you feel a lot of satisfaction for what you have achieved.

You have likely found a point in your life where you prefer peace of mind to fighting to be right. You decided to be happy and that's okay. Also, this dream indicates that it is never too late to fight for what you want, since dreaming of the blue sea is a sign of depth, reflection and self-analysis.

What does it mean to dream of the sea at night
In the interpretation of dreams, dreaming of the sea at night symbolizes the need for rest. You are likely feeling exhausted and stressed, so your subconscious tells you that it is okay to stop every now and then. Take a rest. You can go for a walk, read a good book, get some exercise, or even go for a walk on the beach. The important thing is that you listen to your body , because perhaps it needs to rest to replenish its energies.

What does it mean to dream of the sea with fish
Finally, let's see what it means to dream of the sea with fish. If you dreamed of the sea with fish it is a reflection of your energy and motivation to get ahead. This oneirism represents your desire to fight despite all obstacles. This positive attitude will allow you to complete many projects and, even, you may be able to increase your finances. Take advantage of that vitality to go after your goals.

What Does It Mean to Dream of Chickens


Dreams play an important role in psychoanalysis, as they serve to interpret the expression of the subconscious. In fact, different experts in psychoanalysis, including Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, indicate that the world of dreams is a space where your memories, feelings and emotions are manifested without anyone judging or intervening.

How normal you dream of things you see every day or other not so common. For example, it is common to dream of chickens, one of the best-known birds that exists. These are docile and community animals that often have to flee to protect themselves from predators. That is why, if this bird appears in your dreams, it is related to fear, indecision or desire for freedom. So that you know what it means to dream of chickens, keep reading this article, in which you will find all the answers you are looking for, even if a dead chicken, black or white, appeared in your vision.

What does it mean to dream of hens with chickens
In this first section we will analyze what it means to dream of chicken eggs and chicks. These types of dreams have to do with a strong sense of protection towards your loved ones. It reflects that you are a person dedicated to the care of yours and that you will not hesitate to do what you should for them so that they are well.

If the hen was scared in the dream, it means that you are worried about a relative. It is possible that you sense the discomfort of one of your children, and that causes you a certain degree of anxiety. If you have teenage children, stay alert and talk a lot with them. Perhaps with your words you can encourage them to feel better. The good thing is that this dream warns you that with your good actions you will be able to help that person solve their dilemma.

What does it mean to dream of dead chickens
Do you want to know what it means to dream of dead or injured chickens? Dreaming of dead chickens with blood does not have a good meaning. It represents the arrival of scarcity and lack of money. A financial crisis is likely near. Therefore, the best thing is that you do not make any type of impulsive investment and less spend money on something unnecessary. Try to keep some savings that will allow you to face a time of economic crisis.

Another interpretation of dreaming of dead and skinned chickens has to do with worries and sadness. Perhaps you are carrying a penalty for a loss or have suffered a recent mishap. Also, if in the dream it was you who killed the hen, it means that you are probably having an aggressive attitude towards others and you have not noticed it. The most advisable thing is that you value the whole context so that you get a little calm and can rectify what you must.

What does it mean to dream of black chickens
For the interpretation of dreams, dreaming of black chickens has several meanings. Take into account that for psychology the color black represents, among other things, rejection or denial. Therefore, if you dreamed of black chickens, it symbolizes the arrival of unfavorable news for you. What you were waiting for may not work out in your favor. It can be a job, an investment, or even a love proposal.

Also, dreaming of a black hen is related to difficulties in reaching a certain goal. Your subconscious has noticed that it is being difficult to get to where you had planned. The idea is that you take this dream as a sign to regain strength and face adversity always using positive thoughts. In this life everything happens for a reason.

What does it mean to dream of white chickens
For color psychology , white is always a good thing. Therefore, dreaming of white chickens is a symbol of prosperity and well-being. This dream indicates that you are going through a time when everything is going well, you feel inner peace and family or love relationships are very stable. In addition, it says that you are a person full of kindness and that for your good actions you enjoy a lot of affection among your loved ones.

Likewise, according to psychoanalysis, this dream has other interpretations that depend on the elements present in oneirism, such as:

The white hen was laying eggs: it means that a time of great abundance will come. The projects you have been working on are going to crystallize, well, everything will turn out very well.
The white hen was with a rooster: in this case, it reflects the authority that someone wants to impose on your life. You don't like someone else making decisions for you, so you are feeling a lot of discomfort.
The white hen itches you: This dream is a sign that you want some rest. It may be that work and routine are overwhelming you, so you want to relax a little.
The white hen was eating: this vision reflects that you will soon reap the fruit of your effort and enjoy what you have been waiting for.
The white hen was locked up: it is related to anxiety and desire to get out of a current situation. Be patient and trust that soon everything will improve.

What does it mean to dream of brown chickens
Taking into account that the brown color in psychology is related to relaxation, well-being and fullness, dreaming of brown chickens can mean that you are in a quiet and calm moment of your life. Dreaming of brown chickens can indicate calm, serenity, calm and peace of mind. The information that the dream gives you is about your current state, but it can also be a reflection of your wishes.

టాప్ 10 అర్బన్ లెజెండ్

టాప్ 10 అర్బన్ లెజెండ్స్


బ్లడీ మేరీ నుండి 'స్పైడర్ కాటు' వరకు, పట్టణ పురాణాలు లెక్కలేనన్ని గగుర్పాటు పుస్తకాలు మరియు చిత్రాలను ప్రేరేపించాయి - ఇక్కడ జేమ్స్ డాసన్ తన 10 ఇష్టాలను పంచుకుంటాడు మరియు వాటి మూలాలు మరియు ప్రభావాన్ని అన్వేషిస్తాడు

దెయ్యం లేని దెయ్యం కథలు, పట్టణ ఇతిహాసాలు ఆధునిక అద్భుత కథలు. లిటిల్ రెడ్ రైడింగ్ హుడ్ మరియు గోల్డిలాక్స్ మౌఖిక సంప్రదాయం ద్వారా వ్యాపించినట్లే, పట్టణ పురాణాలు నోటి మాట ద్వారా వ్యాప్తి చెందుతాయి, సమకాలీన జానపద కథలను సృష్టిస్తాయి, తరచూ తోకలో నైతిక స్టింగ్ ఉంటుంది. దీనిని ఎదుర్కొందాం, కనీసం ఒక క్యాండిల్ లైట్ టెర్రర్ కథ లేకుండా స్లీప్ ఓవర్ పూర్తి కాదు.

సాంప్రదాయ జానపద కథల మాదిరిగానే, ఆధునిక పురాణాలు తిరిగి చెప్పబడినప్పుడు వాటిని అలంకరించాయి లేదా మార్చబడతాయి. చాలా వరకు ఇప్పటికీ మార్ష్మాల్లోలు మరియు వేడి చాక్లెట్ గురించి మౌఖికంగా చెప్పబడుతున్నాయి, కాని కొన్ని రికార్డ్ చేయబడ్డాయి. చాలా మంది రచయితలు నవలలు లేదా సినిమాలకు ప్రేరణగా పట్టణ ఇతిహాసాలను రీటూల్ చేశారు.

నా కొత్త నవల, సే హర్ నేమ్, వీరందరిలో అత్యంత ప్రసిద్ధ పట్టణ పురాణం, "బ్లడీ మేరీ" శాపం.

నేను ఒంటరిగా ఉన్నాను. ఇక్కడ నేను భయానక పట్టణ ఇతిహాసాలలో 10 ని ప్రదర్శించాను మరియు వాటి మూలాలు మరియు ప్రభావాన్ని పరిశీలిస్తున్నాను.

1. బ్లడీ మేరీ


బహుశా అత్యంత ప్రసిద్ధ ఆధునిక పురాణం, ఈ కథ మీరు అద్దంలో చూసి "బ్లడీ మేరీ" అని నిర్దిష్ట సంఖ్యలో చెబితే, ఏదైనా జరుగుతుందని సూచిస్తుంది. ఆ పురాణం అంగీకరించనిది ఇది. ప్రారంభ సంస్కరణల్లో, పెళ్లికాని స్త్రీ తన కాబోయే భర్త ముఖాన్ని గాజులో లేదా పుర్రెలో చూస్తుంది.

ఇది మరింత గోరీగా పరిణామం చెందింది - రక్తస్రావం చేసే ఆత్మ లేదా మేరీ అనే మంత్రగత్తెను ప్రేరేపించే సమూహాలు. క్వీన్ మేరీ I కి ఆమె పాలనలో పలు గర్భస్రావాలు కావడంతో కొన్ని లింకులు కూడా చేయబడ్డాయి.
కథ చాలా ప్రభావవంతంగా ఉంది. అద్దాలు మరియు ప్రతిబింబాలు, అసాధారణమైన సాహిత్యంలో ఒక సాధారణ పోటీ క్లైవ్ బార్కర్ యొక్క ది ఫర్బిడెన్ లో భాగాలు, ఇది కాండీమాన్ చిత్రంగా నిలిచింది, అయితే కోజి సుజుకి రాసిన రింగు, టెలివిజన్ సెట్ కోసం అద్దం ప్రత్యామ్నాయం. X ఫైల్స్ మరియు సూపర్నాచురల్ నేరుగా మేరీ పురాణాన్ని తెరపైకి తెచ్చాయి.

ఈ సంవత్సరం పురాణం యొక్క సంస్కరణలను ఒకటి కాదు రెండు నవలలు చూస్తుంది: నా స్వంత సే హర్ నేమ్ మరియు అమెరికన్ వెర్షన్, ది సమ్మోనింగ్.

2. సాలీడు కాటు


బహుశా "నమ్మిన" పట్టణ పురాణాలలో ఒకటి, ఇది ఒక యువకుడి కథను చెబుతుంది, తరచూ సుదూర ప్రాంతానికి ప్రయాణించేవాడు, సాలీడు మరియు / లేదా చీమ కరిచింది. ఇంటికి తిరిగి వచ్చినప్పుడు, బాధితుడు "హాట్చింగ్" ను అనుభవిస్తాడు, తద్వారా పరాన్నజీవి శిశువు సాలెపురుగులు మరియు / లేదా చీమలు వారి చర్మం క్రింద నుండి బయటపడతాయి.
FYI - ఇది భౌతికంగా సాధ్యం కాదు, కానీ ఇది పరాన్నజీవి శాస్త్రం బాడీ హర్రర్ కళా ప్రక్రియ యొక్క ఏలియన్ మరియు ఆగ్రహం నుండి కాహ్న్ నుండి స్టీఫెన్ కింగ్స్ డ్రీమ్‌కాచర్ మరియు స్టెఫెనీ మేయర్స్ ది హోస్ట్ వరకు నిర్వచించబడలేదు.

3. హుక్మాన్


మరొక క్యాంప్‌ఫైర్ తప్పనిసరిగా, ఈ కథలో ఒక రసిక యువ జంట డ్రైవ్ కోసం బయలుదేరింది, రేడియో వారికి హుక్-హ్యాండ్ వెర్రివాడు స్థానిక సంస్థ నుండి తప్పించుకున్నట్లు తెలియజేస్తుంది. కారు వెనుక భాగంలో పొందుపర్చిన హుక్‌ను కనుగొనడానికి దంపతులు ఇంటికి వెళతారు లేదా వారిలో ఒకరు కారు పైన సస్పెండ్ చేయబడి, అతని వేళ్లు పైకప్పుకు వ్యతిరేకంగా స్క్రాప్ చేస్తారు.

లోయిస్ డంకన్ రాసిన ఐ నో వాట్ యు డిడ్ లాస్ట్ సమ్మర్ యొక్క అసలైన, నవల వెర్షన్‌లో, కిల్లర్ తుపాకీని ఉపయోగిస్తాడు, కాని కెవిన్ విలియమ్సన్ రాసిన సినిమా వెర్షన్‌లో హుక్-హ్యాండ్ మత్స్యకారులు ప్రతీకారం తీర్చుకుంటారు. కాండీమాన్ చేతికి హుక్ కూడా ఉంది.

4. విచిత్రమైన ఆహార


ప్రముఖ ఫాస్ట్‌ఫుడ్ అవుట్‌లెట్ కెఎఫ్‌సి తమ బర్గర్‌ల కోసం జన్యుపరంగా పరివర్తన చెందిన కోళ్లను పెంపకం చేస్తోందనే వాదనతో ఇటీవల ఆగ్రహం చెందిన ఇంటర్నెట్ ప్రజలు తీసుకున్నారు. "షాక్ పిక్చర్స్" త్వరగా నకిలీవని వెల్లడించగా, నా ఫేస్బుక్ స్నేహితులలో ఒకటి కంటే ఎక్కువ మంది లోపలికి తీసుకున్నారు.

ఆహార పదార్థాలు తరచూ పట్టణ పురాణాలకు బలైపోతాయి - మెక్‌డొనాల్డ్ యొక్క బర్గర్లు నిజంగా వానపాముల నుండి తయారయ్యాయా? పాపింగ్ మిఠాయి మరియు ఫిజీ పాప్ కలపడం మిమ్మల్ని పేలుస్తుంది? శాశ్వత "కుక్క మాంసం టేకావే" పుకారును మర్చిపోవద్దు.

ఆహారం మన జీవితానికి మధ్యలో ఉంది కాబట్టి ఇది మన కల్పన యొక్క గుండె వద్ద ఆశ్చర్యం లేదు. హంగర్ గేమ్స్ జీవితకాలం ఆహారం కోసం చంపడానికి ఇష్టపడే పిల్లలను ప్రదర్శిస్తుంది, అయితే సోలెంట్ గ్రీన్ (1966 నవల మేక్ రూమ్, మేక్ రూమ్ ఆధారంగా) ఇంకొకటి వెళ్లి, మాట్ వైమన్ యొక్క ది సావేజెస్ మాదిరిగానే చాలా త్వరగా ప్రజలను తినబోతున్నామని సూచిస్తుంది.

5. నక్కిన చేతి


ఈ ప్రసిద్ధ కథలో, భయపడిన అమ్మాయి (లేదా కొన్నిసార్లు వృద్ధ మహిళ) తన ఇంటి లోపల నుండి వచ్చే అరిష్ట చుక్కలను వింటుంది. మంచం క్రింద నుండి తన చేతిని లాక్కున్న తన నమ్మకమైన కుక్క ఉండటం వల్ల ఆమెకు భరోసా లభిస్తుంది. చివరికి, ఆమె తన కుక్కను చంపినట్లు మరియు రక్తంలో వ్రాసిన సందేశాన్ని కనుగొనటానికి మాత్రమే శబ్దాన్ని పరిశీలిస్తుంది - "మానవులు కూడా చేతులు నొక్కవచ్చు".
ఈ కథ వాస్తవానికి 'ది డైరీ ఆఫ్ మిస్టర్ పోయింటర్' అని పిలువబడే చాలా మునుపటి MR జేమ్స్ కథ నుండి తీసుకోబడింది, దీనిలో ఒక పాత్ర ఇలాంటి విధిని అనుభవిస్తుంది.

6. కిడ్నీ హీస్ట్


ఈ కథలో, ఒక యువకుడు ఒక అందమైన మహిళ చేత మోహింపబడ్డాడు లేదా ఎస్కార్ట్ కోసం చెల్లిస్తాడు. మరుసటి రోజు ఉదయం, అతను మంచుతో నిండిన స్నానపు తొట్టెలో మేల్కొన్నాడు, తన మూత్రపిండాలలో ఒకదానిని బ్లాక్ మార్కెట్లో విక్రయించడానికి తొలగించినట్లు కనుగొన్నాడు. నైతికత స్పష్టంగా ఉండలేము, నిజంగా, అది చేయగలదా?

అవయవ పెంపకం ఇషిగురో యొక్క నెవర్ లెట్ మి గో నీల్ షస్టర్మాన్ యొక్క అద్భుతమైన అన్వైండ్ నుండి భయానక కల్పన యొక్క ప్రధానమైనది.

7. స్థానం, స్థానం, స్థాన


ఆస్తి నిచ్చెనపైకి వెళ్ళడానికి ఎవరైనా ఆసక్తిగా, నా ఇల్లు ఏమి నిర్మించబడిందో తనిఖీ చేయడానికి నేను ఎంత బాధపడుతున్నానో నాకు తెలియదు, కాని మీరు ఒక సర్వేయర్‌ను చూడాలనుకోవచ్చు. శ్మశాన వాటికలపై నిర్మించిన ఇళ్ళు శపించబడతాయని అందరికీ తెలుసు, సరియైనదా? పురాతన భారతీయ ఖననం పుట్టలు USA లో చాలా తక్కువగా ఉన్నప్పటికీ, అవి ఖచ్చితంగా చాలా పొరపాట్లు పొందుతాయి.

స్టీఫెన్ కింగ్ యొక్క ది షైనింగ్ అండ్ పెట్ సిమెట్రీ నుండి హాలీవుడ్ క్లాసిక్ పోల్టెర్జిస్ట్ మరియు బఫీ ది వాంపైర్ స్లేయర్ వరకు, సందేశం చాలా స్పష్టంగా ఉంది - మీరు దానిని కొనడానికి ముందు ఇంటిని చూడకండి, దాని క్రింద చూడండి.

8. గొలుసు అక్షరాలు


ఇది మీకు తెలుసు. మీరు ఒక ప్రకటనను పంపారు, అది మీరు మరో ఐదుగురికి ఇవ్వకపోతే కొన్ని భయంకరమైన పరిణామాలు ఉంటాయని సూచిస్తుంది. ఈ పట్టణ పురాణం వైరల్ మార్కెటింగ్‌ను ఇరవై సంవత్సరాలు లేదా అంతకన్నా ముందే have హించినట్లు తెలుస్తోంది.

ఘోరమైన గొలుసు లేఖ యొక్క భావన క్రిస్టోఫర్ పైక్ యొక్క చైన్ లెటర్‌లో ఉత్తమంగా అన్వేషించబడింది, కాని శపించబడిన గ్రంథాల ఆలోచనను స్కార్లెట్ థామస్ యొక్క ది ఎండ్ ఆఫ్ మిస్టర్ వై మరియు హ్యారీ పాటర్ మరియు ఛాంబర్ ఆఫ్ సీక్రెట్స్‌లో కూడా అన్వేషించారు.

9. ఇంటి లోపల నుండి కాల్ వస్తోంది


నైతికత స్పష్టంగా ఉంది: స్త్రీలు, మీ పిల్లలను రక్షించండి. దీని యొక్క వైవిధ్యాలు ఒక బేబీ సిటర్ ఇంటి లోపలి నుండి వస్తున్నట్లు వచ్చే ఫోన్ కాల్‌లను బెదిరించడం ద్వారా హింసించడాన్ని చూస్తుంది. ఆమె సంరక్షణలో ఉన్న పిల్లలు తరచూ హత్య చేయబడతారు.
ఈ కథ యొక్క వైవిధ్యాలు ప్రతిచోటా ఉన్నాయి, ముఖ్యంగా పాయింట్ హర్రర్స్ ది బేబీ సిటర్ బై ఆర్ఎల్ స్టైన్ మరియు మదర్స్ హెల్పర్ బై ఎ బేట్స్. హోలో పైక్‌లో నేను చేసినట్లుగా కెవిన్ విలియమ్సన్ స్క్రీమ్ సిరీస్‌లో నివాళులర్పించారు.

మొబైల్ ఫోన్ సాంకేతిక పరిజ్ఞానం పురోగతితో, ఇది స్నాప్‌చాట్ ఆధారిత హర్రర్ లేదా వారి బాధితులను గుర్తించడానికి టిండర్‌ను ఉపయోగించే కిల్లర్‌లుగా అభివృద్ధి చెందుతుందని భావిస్తున్నారు.

10. సన్నని మనిషి


ఒక ఆధునిక ఆధునిక పురాణం, స్లెండర్ మ్యాన్ ఒక అతీంద్రియ మూలకాన్ని చేర్చడానికి ఫోటోషాప్ చిత్రాలకు పోటీలో భాగంగా ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో ప్రారంభించాడు. వాడుకరి 'విక్టర్ సర్జ్' రెండు నలుపు మరియు తెలుపు ఫోటోలలో సరిపోయే, ముఖం లేని, అసహజంగా పొడవైన బొమ్మను జోడించి, వాటిని నెట్‌లో వైరల్‌గా కాపీ చేసి పంపిణీ చేశారు.

అప్పటి నుండి, మిలియన్ల మంది రచయితలు, ఎక్కువగా ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో, క్రీపీపాస్టా వంటి వెబ్‌సైట్లలో కథను పంచుకున్నారు మరియు వ్యాప్తి చేశారు. స్లెండర్ మ్యాన్ యొక్క MO అనేది ప్రజలను అపహరించడం, తరచూ పిల్లలను మళ్లీ చూడకూడదనే ఇష్టంతో వెళుతున్నట్లు అనిపిస్తుంది, అతన్ని పైడ్ పైపర్ యొక్క భయంకరమైన వెర్షన్‌గా మారుస్తుంది.

Top 10 leyendas urbanas

Top 10 leyendas urbanas


Desde Bloody Mary hasta 'la picadura de araña', los mitos urbanos han inspirado innumerables libros y películas espeluznantes: aquí James Dawson comparte sus 10 favoritos y explora sus raíces e influencia.

Historias de fantasmas sin fantasmas, las leyendas urbanas son cuentos de hadas modernos. Así como Caperucita Roja y Ricitos de Oro se difundieron por tradición oral, los mitos urbanos se difunden de boca en boca, creando un folclore contemporáneo, a menudo con un aguijón moral en la cola. Seamos realistas, una fiesta de pijamas no está completa sin al menos una historia de terror a la luz de las velas.

Al igual que el folclore tradicional, los mitos modernos se embellecen o alteran a medida que se vuelven a contar. La mayoría todavía se dicen oralmente sobre malvaviscos y chocolate caliente, pero algunos se registran. Muchos autores han rediseñado las leyendas urbanas como inspiración para novelas o películas.

Mi nueva novela, Say Her Name, es mi versión de la leyenda urbana más famosa de todas, la maldición "Bloody Mary".

Sin embargo, estoy lejos de estar solo. Aquí presento diez de las leyendas urbanas más aterradoras y examino sus raíces e influencia.

1. Bloody Mary


Quizás el mito moderno más famoso, este cuento sugiere que si te miras en el espejo y dices "Bloody Mary" un número específico de veces, algo sucederá. Es en lo que esa leyenda no está de acuerdo. En las primeras versiones, una mujer soltera vería el rostro de su futuro esposo en el espejo o una calavera si estuviera destinada a morir antes de casarse.

Esto se convirtió en algo más sangriento: grupos que invocaban un espíritu sangrante o una bruja llamada María. También se han establecido algunos vínculos con la reina María I, ya que sufrió múltiples abortos espontáneos durante su reinado.
La historia ha tenido una gran influencia. Los espejos y los reflejos, un elemento habitual en la literatura misteriosa, juegan papeles en The Forbidden de Clive Barker, que pasó a ser la película Candyman, mientras que Ringu, de Koji Suzuki, sustituye un espejo por un televisor. Expediente X y Sobrenatural abordaron directamente el mito de María en la pantalla.

Este año ve no una sino dos novelas que vuelven a contar versiones de la leyenda: mi propia Say Her Name y una versión estadounidense, The Summoning.

2. La picadura de la araña


Posiblemente uno de los mitos urbanos más "creídos", este cuenta la historia de un joven, a menudo un viajero a un lugar lejano, que es mordido por una araña y / o una hormiga. Al regresar a casa, la víctima experimenta una "eclosión" en la que las crías de arañas y / o hormigas parasitarias brotan de debajo de su piel. Para su información, esto no es físicamente posible, pero no ha impedido que la parasitología sea una característica definitoria del género de terror corporal desde Alien y Wrath of Kahn hasta Dreamcatcher de Stephen King y The Host de Stephenie Meyer.

3. El hookman


Otra fogata obligada, este cuento presenta a una pareja joven y amorosa que sale a dar una vuelta cuando la radio les informa que un lunático con las manos enganchadas se ha escapado de una institución local. O la pareja va a casa y encuentra un gancho incrustado en la parte trasera del auto o uno de ellos termina suspendido sobre el auto con los dedos raspando el techo.

En la versión original y novelizada de Sé lo que hicisteis el verano pasado de Lois Duncan, el asesino usa un arma, pero la versión cinematográfica de Kevin Williamson presenta a un pescador con manos de gancho empeñado en vengarse. El Candyman también tiene un gancho como mano.

4. Comida extraña


Recientemente, la gente de Internet indignada se dejó engañar por las afirmaciones de que el popular establecimiento de comida rápida KFC estaba criando pollos genéticamente mutados para sus hamburguesas. Si bien las "imágenes impactantes" se revelaron rápidamente como falsas, más de uno de mis amigos de Facebook fueron engañados.

Los alimentos a menudo son víctimas de los mitos urbanos: ¿las hamburguesas MacDonald's están realmente hechas de lombrices de tierra? ¿Mezclar caramelos y gaseosas te hará explotar? No olvide el rumor perenne de "comida para llevar de carne de perro".

La comida está en el centro de nuestras vidas, por lo que no es de extrañar que esté en el corazón de nuestra ficción. Los Juegos del Hambre presenta a niños dispuestos a matar por toda una vida de comida, mientras que Soylent Green (basada en la novela de 1966 Make Room, Make Room) va más allá y sugiere que pronto comeremos gente, como en The Savages de Matt Whyman.

5. La mano lamida


En este cuento popular, una niña asustada (oa veces una anciana) escucha un goteo siniestro que proviene del interior de su casa. La tranquiliza la presencia de su fiel perro que le lame la mano debajo de la cama. Finalmente, investiga el ruido solo para encontrar a su perro sacrificado y un mensaje escrito con sangre: "los humanos también pueden lamerse las manos".
En realidad, esta historia fue tomada de una historia mucho anterior de MR James llamada 'El diario del señor Poynter' en la que un personaje experimenta un destino similar.

6. El robo del riñón


En este cuento, un joven es seducido por una mujer hermosa o paga por una escolta. A la mañana siguiente, se despierta en una bañera llena de hielo y descubre que le han sacado uno de sus riñones para venderlo en el mercado negro. La moraleja no podría ser más clara, ¿verdad?

La sustracción de órganos es un elemento básico de la ficción de terror desde Never Let Me Go de Ishiguro hasta el excelente Unwind de Neal Shusterman.

7. Ubicación, ubicación, ubicación


Como alguien ansioso por subir a la escalera de la propiedad, no sé qué tan molesto estaría si verificara en qué se construyó mi casa, pero es posible que desee contratar a un topógrafo para que le eche un vistazo. Todo el mundo sabe que las casas construidas en cementerios están condenadas a estar malditas, ¿verdad? Aunque los antiguos túmulos de entierros indios son pocos y distantes entre sí en los EE. UU., Seguro que reciben muchas críticas.

Desde The Shining and Pet Cemetery de Stephen King hasta el clásico Poltergeist de Hollywood e incluso Buffy the Vampire Slayer, el mensaje es muy claro: no solo mires una casa antes de comprarla, mira debajo de ella.

8. Cartas en cadena


Conoces este. Te envían un comunicado que sugiere que si no lo pasas a cinco personas más, habrá una consecuencia terrible. Esta leyenda urbana parece haber predicho el marketing viral en unos veinte años.

El concepto de la carta en cadena mortal se exploró mejor en la Carta en cadena de Christopher Pike, pero la idea de los textos malditos también se explora en The End of Mr Y de Scarlet Thomas y también en Harry Potter y la cámara secreta.

9. La llamada proviene del interior de la casa


La moraleja es clara: MUJERES, PROTEJA A SUS HIJOS. Variaciones de éste ven a una niñera siendo atormentada por llamadas telefónicas amenazadoras que resultan provenir del interior de la casa. Los niños bajo su cuidado a menudo son asesinados. Hay variaciones de esta historia en todas partes, especialmente en Point Horrors The Babysitter de RL Stine y Mother's Helper de A Bates. Kevin Williamson rindió homenaje en la serie Scream al igual que yo en Hollow Pike.

Con los avances en la tecnología de los teléfonos móviles, se espera que esto se convierta en terror o asesinos basados ​​en Snapchat que usan Tinder para rastrear a sus víctimas.

10. El hombre delgado


Un mito moderno verdaderamente moderno, Slender Man comenzó en línea como parte de una competencia de imágenes de Photoshop para incluir un elemento sobrenatural. El usuario 'Victor Surge' agregó una figura vestida, sin rostro y anormalmente alta en dos fotos en blanco y negro que se copiaron y distribuyeron de forma viral en la red.

Desde entonces, millones de autores, la mayoría en línea, han compartido y difundido la historia en sitios web como Creepypasta. El modus operandi de Slender Man es secuestrar a personas, a menudo niños que parecen ir voluntariamente con la figura para no ser vistos nunca más, lo que lo convierte en una versión aterradora del Flautista.

Top 10 leyendas urbanas


Desde Bloody Mary hasta 'la picadura de araña', los mitos urbanos han inspirado innumerables libros y películas espeluznantes: aquí James Dawson comparte sus 10 favoritos y explora sus raíces e influencia.

Historias de fantasmas sin fantasmas, las leyendas urbanas son cuentos de hadas modernos. Así como Caperucita Roja y Ricitos de Oro se difundieron por tradición oral, los mitos urbanos se difunden de boca en boca, creando un folclore contemporáneo, a menudo con un aguijón moral en la cola. Seamos realistas, una fiesta de pijamas no está completa sin al menos una historia de terror a la luz de las velas.

Al igual que el folclore tradicional, los mitos modernos se embellecen o alteran a medida que se vuelven a contar. La mayoría todavía se dicen oralmente sobre malvaviscos y chocolate caliente, pero algunos se registran. Muchos autores han rediseñado las leyendas urbanas como inspiración para novelas o películas.

Mi nueva novela, Say Her Name, es mi versión de la leyenda urbana más famosa de todas, la maldición "Bloody Mary".

Sin embargo, estoy lejos de estar solo. Aquí presento diez de las leyendas urbanas más aterradoras y examino sus raíces e influencia.

1. Bloody Mary


Quizás el mito moderno más famoso, este cuento sugiere que si te miras en el espejo y dices "Bloody Mary" un número específico de veces, algo sucederá. Es en lo que esa leyenda no está de acuerdo. En las primeras versiones, una mujer soltera vería el rostro de su futuro esposo en el espejo o una calavera si estuviera destinada a morir antes de casarse.

Esto se convirtió en algo más sangriento: grupos que invocaban un espíritu sangrante o una bruja llamada María. También se han establecido algunos vínculos con la reina María I, ya que sufrió múltiples abortos espontáneos durante su reinado.
La historia ha tenido una gran influencia. Los espejos y los reflejos, un elemento habitual en la literatura misteriosa, juegan papeles en The Forbidden de Clive Barker, que pasó a ser la película Candyman, mientras que Ringu, de Koji Suzuki, sustituye un espejo por un televisor. Expediente X y Sobrenatural abordaron directamente el mito de María en la pantalla.

Este año ve no una sino dos novelas que vuelven a contar versiones de la leyenda: mi propia Say Her Name y una versión estadounidense, The Summoning.

2. La picadura de la araña


Posiblemente uno de los mitos urbanos más "creídos", este cuenta la historia de un joven, a menudo un viajero a un lugar lejano, que es mordido por una araña y / o una hormiga. Al regresar a casa, la víctima experimenta una "eclosión" en la que las crías de arañas y / o hormigas parasitarias brotan de debajo de su piel. Para su información, esto no es físicamente posible, pero no ha impedido que la parasitología sea una característica definitoria del género de terror corporal desde Alien y Wrath of Kahn hasta Dreamcatcher de Stephen King y The Host de Stephenie Meyer.

3. El hookman


Otra fogata obligada, este cuento presenta a una pareja joven y amorosa que sale a dar una vuelta cuando la radio les informa que un lunático con las manos enganchadas se ha escapado de una institución local. O la pareja va a casa y encuentra un gancho incrustado en la parte trasera del auto o uno de ellos termina suspendido sobre el auto con los dedos raspando el techo.

En la versión original y novelizada de Sé lo que hicisteis el verano pasado de Lois Duncan, el asesino usa un arma, pero la versión cinematográfica de Kevin Williamson presenta a un pescador con manos de gancho empeñado en vengarse. El Candyman también tiene un gancho como mano.

4. Comida extraña


Recientemente, la gente de Internet indignada se dejó engañar por las afirmaciones de que el popular establecimiento de comida rápida KFC estaba criando pollos genéticamente mutados para sus hamburguesas. Si bien las "imágenes impactantes" se revelaron rápidamente como falsas, más de uno de mis amigos de Facebook fueron engañados.

Los alimentos a menudo son víctimas de los mitos urbanos: ¿las hamburguesas MacDonald's están realmente hechas de lombrices de tierra? ¿Mezclar caramelos y gaseosas te hará explotar? No olvide el rumor perenne de "comida para llevar de carne de perro".

La comida está en el centro de nuestras vidas, por lo que no es de extrañar que esté en el corazón de nuestra ficción. Los Juegos del Hambre presenta a niños dispuestos a matar por toda una vida de comida, mientras que Soylent Green (basada en la novela de 1966 Make Room, Make Room) va más allá y sugiere que pronto comeremos gente, como en The Savages de Matt Whyman.

5. La mano lamida


En este cuento popular, una niña asustada (oa veces una anciana) escucha un goteo siniestro que proviene del interior de su casa. La tranquiliza la presencia de su fiel perro que le lame la mano debajo de la cama. Finalmente, investiga el ruido solo para encontrar a su perro sacrificado y un mensaje escrito con sangre: "los humanos también pueden lamerse las manos".
En realidad, esta historia fue tomada de una historia mucho anterior de MR James llamada 'El diario del señor Poynter' en la que un personaje experimenta un destino similar.

6. El robo del riñón


En este cuento, un joven es seducido por una mujer hermosa o paga por una escolta. A la mañana siguiente, se despierta en una bañera llena de hielo y descubre que le han sacado uno de sus riñones para venderlo en el mercado negro. La moraleja no podría ser más clara, ¿verdad?

La sustracción de órganos es un elemento básico de la ficción de terror desde Never Let Me Go de Ishiguro hasta el excelente Unwind de Neal Shusterman.

7. Ubicación, ubicación, ubicación


Como alguien ansioso por subir a la escalera de la propiedad, no sé qué tan molesto estaría si verificara en qué se construyó mi casa, pero es posible que desee contratar a un topógrafo para que le eche un vistazo. Todo el mundo sabe que las casas construidas en cementerios están condenadas a estar malditas, ¿verdad? Aunque los antiguos túmulos de entierros indios son pocos y distantes entre sí en los EE. UU., Seguro que reciben muchas críticas.

Desde The Shining and Pet Cemetery de Stephen King hasta el clásico Poltergeist de Hollywood e incluso Buffy the Vampire Slayer, el mensaje es muy claro: no solo mires una casa antes de comprarla, mira debajo de ella.

8. Cartas en cadena


Conoces este. Te envían un comunicado que sugiere que si no lo pasas a cinco personas más, habrá una consecuencia terrible. Esta leyenda urbana parece haber predicho el marketing viral en unos veinte años.

El concepto de la carta en cadena mortal se exploró mejor en la Carta en cadena de Christopher Pike, pero la idea de los textos malditos también se explora en The End of Mr Y de Scarlet Thomas y también en Harry Potter y la cámara secreta.

9. La llamada proviene del interior de la casa


La moraleja es clara: MUJERES, PROTEJA A SUS HIJOS. Variaciones de éste ven a una niñera siendo atormentada por llamadas telefónicas amenazadoras que resultan provenir del interior de la casa. Los niños bajo su cuidado a menudo son asesinados. Hay variaciones de esta historia en todas partes, especialmente en Point Horrors The Babysitter de RL Stine y Mother's Helper de A Bates. Kevin Williamson rindió homenaje en la serie Scream al igual que yo en Hollow Pike.

Con los avances en la tecnología de los teléfonos móviles, se espera que esto se convierta en terror o asesinos basados ​​en Snapchat que usan Tinder para rastrear a sus víctimas.

10. El hombre delgado


Un mito moderno verdaderamente moderno, Slender Man comenzó en línea como parte de una competencia de imágenes de Photoshop para incluir un elemento sobrenatural. El usuario 'Victor Surge' agregó una figura vestida, sin rostro y anormalmente alta en dos fotos en blanco y negro que se copiaron y distribuyeron de forma viral en la red.

Desde entonces, millones de autores, la mayoría en línea, han compartido y difundido la historia en sitios web como Creepypasta. El modus operandi de Slender Man es secuestrar a personas, a menudo niños que parecen ir voluntariamente con la figura para no ser vistos nunca más, lo que lo convierte en una versión aterradora del Flautista.

Le 10 migliori leggende metropolitane

Le 10 migliori leggende metropolitane


Da Bloody Mary al "morso di ragno", i miti urbani hanno ispirato innumerevoli libri e film inquietanti: qui James Dawson condivide i suoi 10 preferiti ed esplora le loro radici e la loro influenza. Storie di fantasmi senza fantasmi, le leggende metropolitane sono favole moderne. Proprio come Cappuccetto Rosso e Riccioli d'oro sono stati diffusi per tradizione orale, i miti urbani sono diffusi di bocca in bocca, creando folklore contemporaneo, spesso con un morso morale nella coda. Ammettiamolo, un pigiama party non è completo senza almeno una storia di terrore a lume di candela. Proprio come il folklore tradizionale, i miti moderni vengono abbelliti o alterati mentre vengono raccontati. La maggior parte viene ancora raccontata oralmente davanti a marshmallow e cioccolata calda, ma alcuni vengono registrati. Molti autori hanno rielaborato le leggende metropolitane come ispirazione per romanzi o film. Il mio nuovo romanzo, Say Her Name è la mia versione della leggenda metropolitana più famosa di tutte, la maledizione "Bloody Mary". Sono tutt'altro che solo, tuttavia. Qui presento 10 delle leggende metropolitane più spaventose e ne esamino le radici e l'influenza.

1. Bloody Mary


Forse il mito moderno più famoso, questo racconto suggerisce che se ti guardi allo specchio e dici "Bloody Mary" un numero specificato di volte, accadrà qualcosa. È ciò su cui quella leggenda non è d'accordo. Nelle prime versioni, una donna non sposata vedrebbe il volto del suo futuro marito nello specchio o in un teschio se fosse destinata a morire prima di sposarsi. Questo si è evoluto in qualcosa di più cruento: gruppi che invocano uno spirito sanguinante o una strega chiamata Mary. Alcuni collegamenti sono stati effettuati anche con la regina Mary I poiché ha subito numerosi aborti spontanei durante il suo regno. La storia è stata enormemente influente. Specchi e riflessi, un appuntamento fisso nella letteratura misteriosa, recitano parti in The Forbidden di Clive Barker, che è poi diventato il film Candyman, mentre Ringu, di Koji Suzuki, sostituisce uno specchio per un televisore. X Files e Supernatural hanno affrontato direttamente il mito di Mary sullo schermo. Quest'anno non uno ma due romanzi raccontano versioni della leggenda: il mio Say Her Name e una versione americana, The Summoning.

2. Il morso del ragno


Forse uno dei miti urbani più "creduti", questo racconta la storia di un giovane, spesso viaggiatore in un luogo sperduto, che viene morso da un ragno e/o da una formica. Al ritorno a casa, la vittima sperimenta una "schiusa" per cui piccoli ragni parassiti e/o formiche esplodono da sotto la loro pelle. Cordiali saluti, questo non è fisicamente possibile, ma non ha impedito alla parassitologia di essere una caratteristica distintiva del genere body horror da Alien and Wrath of Kahn a Dreamcatcher di Stephen King e The Host di Stephenie Meyer.

3. Il hookman


Un altro falò imperdibile, questa storia presenta una giovane coppia amorosa fuori per un giro in macchina quando la radio li informa che un pazzo uncinato è fuggito da un'istituzione locale. O la coppia va a casa e trova un gancio incastonato nella parte posteriore dell'auto o uno di loro finisce sospeso sopra l'auto con le dita che raschiano contro il tetto. Nella versione originale e romanzata di I Know What You Did Last Summer di Lois Duncan, l'assassino usa una pistola, ma la versione cinematografica di Kevin Williamson presenta un pescatore dalla mano uncinata deciso a vendicarsi. Il Candyman ha anche un gancio per una mano.


4. Cibo strano


Di recente, gli utenti di Internet indignati sono stati presi dalle affermazioni secondo cui il popolare fast food KFC stava allevando polli geneticamente mutati per i loro hamburger. Mentre le "immagini shock" si sono rapidamente rivelate false, più di uno dei miei amici di Facebook è stato coinvolto. I prodotti alimentari spesso sono vittime di leggende metropolitane: gli hamburger di MacDonald sono davvero fatti di lombrichi? Mescolare caramelle scoppiettanti e pop frizzante ti farà esplodere? Non dimenticare la voce perenne "carne di cane da asporto". Il cibo è al centro delle nostre vite, quindi non sorprende che sia al centro della nostra fiction. The Hunger Games presenta bambini disposti a uccidere per una vita intera di cibo mentre Soylent Green (basato sul romanzo del 1966 Make Room, Make Room) va oltre e suggerisce che presto mangeremo persone, proprio come in The Savages di Matt Whyman.

5. La mano leccata


In questo racconto popolare, una ragazza spaventata (o talvolta una donna anziana) ascolta un inquietante stillicidio provenire da casa sua. È rassicurata dalla presenza del suo fedele cane che le lecca la mano da sotto il letto. Alla fine, indaga sul rumore solo per trovare il suo cane macellato e un messaggio scritto con il sangue: "Anche gli umani possono leccarsi le mani". Questa storia è stata in realtà tratta da una storia molto precedente di MR James chiamata "Il diario di Mr Poynter" in cui un personaggio vive un destino simile.

6. La rapina ai reni


In questo racconto, un giovane viene sedotto da una bella donna o paga una scorta. La mattina seguente, si sveglia in una vasca da bagno piena di ghiaccio e scopre che uno dei suoi reni è stato rimosso per essere venduto al mercato nero. La morale non potrebbe essere più chiara, davvero, no? L'espianto di organi è un caposaldo della narrativa horror da Never Let Me Go di Ishiguro all'eccellente Unwind di Neal Shusterman.


7. Posizione, posizione, posizione


Come qualcuno desideroso di salire sulla scala delle proprietà, non so quanto mi preoccuperei di controllare su cosa è stata costruita la mia casa, ma potresti voler chiedere a un geometra di dare un'occhiata. Tutti sanno che le case costruite sui cimiteri sono destinate a essere maledette, giusto? Sebbene gli antichi tumuli funerari indiani siano pochi e rari negli Stati Uniti, ricevono sicuramente molte critiche. Da Shining and Pet Cemetery di Stephen King al classico di Hollywood Poltergeist e persino Buffy l'ammazzavampiri, il messaggio è molto chiaro: non guardare solo una casa prima di acquistarla, guarda sotto.

8. Lettere a catena


Questo lo conosci. Ti viene inviato un comunicato che suggerisce che se non lo passi ad altre cinque persone ci saranno delle conseguenze terribili. Questa leggenda metropolitana sembra aver predetto il marketing virale da una ventina d'anni circa. Il concetto di catena di Sant'Antonio mortale è stato esplorato al meglio in Catena di Sant'Antonio di Christopher Pike, ma l'idea di testi maledetti è esplorata anche in La fine del signor Y di Scarlet Thomas e anche in Harry Potter e la camera dei segreti.

9. La chiamata arriva da dentro casa


La morale è chiara: DONNE, PROTEGGETE I VOSTRI FIGLI. Variazioni di questo vedono una babysitter tormentata da telefonate minacciose che si rivelano provenire da un interno della casa. I bambini a lei affidati vengono spesso assassinati. Le variazioni di questa storia sono ovunque, in particolare in Point Horrors The Babysitter di RL Stine e Mother's Helper di A Bates. Kevin Williamson ha reso omaggio nella serie Scream come ho fatto io in Hollow Pike. Con i progressi nella tecnologia dei telefoni cellulari, aspettati che questo si trasformi in horror o assassini basati su Snapchat che utilizzano Tinder per rintracciare le loro vittime.

10. L'uomo snello


Un mito moderno veramente moderno, Slender Man ha iniziato online come parte di un concorso per le immagini di Photoshop per includere un elemento soprannaturale. L'utente "Victor Surge" ha aggiunto una figura adatta, senza volto e innaturalmente alta in due foto in bianco e nero che sono state copiate e distribuite viralmente in rete. Da allora, milioni di autori, per lo più online, hanno condiviso e diffuso la storia su siti come Creepypasta. Il MO di The Slender Man è quello di rapire persone, spesso bambini che sembrano andare volentieri con la figura per non essere mai più visti, rendendolo una versione terrificante del Pifferaio Magico.

Top 10 bylegender

Top 10 bylegender


Fra Bloody Mary til 'edderkopbid' har bymyter inspireret utallige uhyggelige bøger og film - her deler James Dawson sine 10 favoritter og udforsker deres rødder og indflydelse

Spøgelsesløse spøgelseshistorier, urbane legender er moderne eventyr. Ligesom Rødhætte og Guldlok blev spredt efter mundtlig tradition, spredes bymyter mund til mund, hvilket skaber moderne folklore, ofte med et moralsk brod i halen. Lad os indse det, en sleepover er ikke komplet uden mindst en stearinlys fortælling om terror.

Meget som traditionel folklore er moderne myter pyntet eller ændret, når de genfortælles. De fleste fortælles stadig oralt over skumfiduser og varm chokolade, men nogle registreres. Mange forfattere har omstuderet bylegender som inspiration til romaner eller film.

Min nye roman, Say Her Name, er min version af den mest berømte bylegende af dem alle, "Bloody Mary" forbandelsen.

Jeg er dog langt fra alene. Her præsenterer jeg 10 af de mest skræmmende bylegender og undersøger deres rødder og indflydelse.

1. Bloody Mary


Måske den mest berømte moderne myte, denne fortælling antyder, at hvis du skal se i spejlet og sige "Bloody Mary" et bestemt antal gange, vil der ske noget. Det er det, som legenden er uenig om. I de tidligste versioner ville en ugift kvinde se hendes fremtidige mands ansigt i glasset eller en kranium, hvis hun var bestemt til at dø, før hun blev gift.

Dette udviklede sig til noget mere blodige - grupper, der påberåber sig en blødende ånd eller heks kaldet Mary. Der er også oprettet nogle links til dronning Mary I, da hun blev udsat for flere aborter under hendes regeringstid.
Historien har været enormt indflydelsesrig. Spejle og refleksioner, en fast inventar i uhyggelig litteratur, spiller dele af Clive Barkers The Forbidden, der fortsatte med at være filmen Candyman, mens Ringu af Koji Suzuki erstatter et spejl for et tv-apparat. X Files og Supernatural tacklede direkte Mary-myten på skærmen.

Dette år ser ikke en, men to romaner, der genfortæller versioner af legenden: mit eget Say Her Name og en amerikansk version, The Summoning.

2. Edderkoppen bider


Muligvis en af de mere "troede" bymyter, denne fortæller historien om en ung person, ofte en rejsende til et fjerntliggende sted, der er bidt af en edderkop og / eller en myre. Ved hjemkomsten oplever offeret en "klækning", hvorved parasitiske babyens edderkopper og / eller myrer sprænger ud under deres hud. FYI - dette er ikke fysisk muligt, men det har ikke stoppet parasitologi som et definerende træk ved body horror-genren fra Alien and Wrath of Kahn til Stephen Kings Dreamcatcher og Stephenie Meyer's The Host.

3. Hookman


Et andet lejrbål skal, denne fortælling indeholder et amorøst ungt par, der er på udkørsel, når radioen informerer dem om, at en kroghænder er flygtet fra en lokal institution. Enten går parret hjem for at finde en krog, der er indlejret bag i bilen, eller en af ​​dem ender ophængt over bilen med fingrene, der skraber mod taget.

I den originale, romaniserede version af I Know What You Did Last Summer af Lois Duncan bruger morderen en pistol, men den filmversion af Kevin Williamson har en kroghånds fiskere, der er helvede med hævn. Candyman har også en krog til en hånd.

4. Freaky mad


For nylig blev rasende internetfolk taget ind af påstande om, at den populære fastfoodbutik KFC opdrætter genetisk muterede kyllinger til deres burgere. Mens "chokbilledet" hurtigt blev afsløret for at være forfalskninger, blev mere end en af ​​mine Facebook-venner taget ind.

Fødevarer bliver ofte offer for bymyter - er MacDonalds burgere virkelig lavet af regnorme? Vil blanding af poppende slik og svimmel pop få dig til at eksplodere? Glem ikke det flerårige rygte om "hundekøds takeaway".

Mad er centrum for vores liv, så det er ikke overraskende, at det er kernen i vores fiktion. The Hunger Games præsenterer børn, der er villige til at dræbe i en levetid på mad, mens Soylent Green (baseret på 1966-romanen Make Room, Make Room) går videre og foreslår, at vi snart spiser mennesker, ligesom i Matt Whymans The Savages.

5. Den slikkede hånd


I denne populære fortælling lytter en bange pige (eller nogle gange en gammel kvinde) til en ildevarslende dryp, der kommer inde fra hendes hjem. Hun er beroliget af tilstedeværelsen af ​​sin trofaste hund, der slikker hendes hånd under sengen. Til sidst undersøger hun støj kun for at finde sin hund slagtet og en besked skrevet i blod - "mennesker kan også slikke hænder".
Denne historie blev faktisk hentet fra en meget tidligere MR James-historie kaldet 'The Diary of Mr Poynter', hvor en karakter oplever en lignende skæbne.

6. Nyrerne


I denne fortælling forføres en ung mand enten af ​​en smuk kvinde eller betaler for en escort. Den følgende morgen vågner han op i et badekar fuld af is for at finde en af hans nyrer er blevet fjernet til salg på det sorte marked. Moralen kunne ikke være klarere, ikke?

Organhøstning er en hæfteklammer til horror-fiktion fra Ishiguros Never Let Me Go til Neal Shustermans fremragende Unwind.

7. Placering, placering, placering


Som nogen, der er ivrig efter at komme på ejendommens stige, ved jeg ikke, hvor generet jeg ville være at kontrollere, hvad mit hus var bygget på, men du vil måske få en landmåler til at kigge. Alle ved, at huse bygget på gravpladser vil blive forbandet, ikke? Selvom gamle indiske gravhøje er få og langt imellem i USA, får de helt sikkert meget flak.

Fra Stephen Kings The Shining and Pet Cemetery til Hollywood-klassikeren Poltergeist og endda Buffy the Vampire Slayer er beskeden meget klar - se ikke bare på et hjem, før du køber det, se under det.

8. Kædebrev


Du kender denne. Du får tilsendt et kommuniké, der antyder, at hvis du ikke videregiver det til yderligere fem mennesker, vil der være en frygtelig konsekvens. Denne bylegende ser ud til at have forudsagt viral markedsføring omkring tyve år.

Konceptet med det dødbringende kædebrev blev bedst udforsket i Christopher Pikes Chain Letter, men ideen om forbandede tekster undersøges også i Scarlet Thomas's The End of Mr Y og også Harry Potter og hemmelighedskammeret.

9. Opkaldet kommer indefra


Moralen er klar: KVINDER, BESKYT DINE BØRN. Variationer af denne ser en babysitter blive plaget af truende telefonopkald, der viser sig at komme indefra i huset. Børnene i hendes pleje bliver ofte myrdet.
Variationer af denne historie er overalt, især i Point Horrors The Babysitter af RL Stine og Mother's Helper af A Bates. Kevin Williamson hyldede i Scream-serien, ligesom jeg i Hollow Pike.

Med fremskridt inden for mobiltelefonteknologi forventes dette at udvikle sig til Snapchat-baseret rædsel eller mordere, der bruger Tinder til at spore deres ofre.

10. Den slanke mand


En virkelig moderne moderne myte, Slender Man startede online som en del af en konkurrence med Photoshop-billeder for at inkludere et overnaturligt element. Bruger 'Victor Surge' tilføjede en passende, ansigtsløs, unaturligt høj figur i to sort / hvide fotos, der blev kopieret og distribueret viralt over nettet.

Siden da har millioner af forfattere, for det meste online, delt og spredt historien på websteder som Creepypasta. Den slanke mands MO er at bortføre mennesker, ofte børn, der tilsyneladende villigt følger figuren for aldrig at blive set igen, hvilket gør ham til en skræmmende version af Pied Piper.

Top 10 stedelike legendes

Top 10 stedelike legendes


Van Bloody Mary tot 'the spin spin', stedelike mites het talle griezelige boeke en films geïnspireer - hier deel James Dawson sy tien gunstelinge en ondersoek hul wortels en invloed

Spooklose spookstories, stedelike legendes is moderne sprokies. Net soos Rooikappie en Gouelokkies deur mondelinge oorlewering versprei is, word stedelike mites mondelings versprei, wat hedendaagse folklore skep, dikwels met 'n morele angel in die stert. Laat ons eerlik wees, 'n oorslaap is nie volledig sonder ten minste een verhaal van terreur by kerslig nie.

Net soos tradisionele folklore, word moderne mites versier of verander soos dit oorvertel word. Die meeste word nog mondelings oor marshmallows en warm sjokolade vertel, maar sommige word opgeteken. Baie skrywers het stedelike legendes herontwerp as inspirasie vir romans of films.

My nuwe roman, Say Her Name, is my weergawe van die bekendste stedelike legende van almal, die vloek "Bloody Mary".

Ek is egter nog lank nie alleen nie. Hier stel ek tien van die vreesaanjaendste stedelike legendes voor en ondersoek hulle wortels en invloed.

1. Bloody Mary


Miskien is dit die bekendste moderne mite, hierdie verhaal vertel dat as u in die spieël wil kyk en 'n bepaalde aantal kere 'Bloody Mary' moet sê, sal daar iets gebeur. Dit is waaroor die legende nie saamstem nie. In die vroegste weergawes sou 'n ongetroude vrou die gesig van haar toekomstige man in die glas of 'n skedel sien as sy bestem was om te sterf voordat sy getroud is.

Dit het ontwikkel tot iets meer bloedig - groepe wat 'n bloeiende gees of heks genaamd Mary oproep. Enkele skakels is ook na koningin Mary I gemaak, aangesien sy tydens haar regering veelvuldige miskrame opgedoen het.
Die verhaal was baie invloedryk. Spieëls en weerkaatsings, 'n gereelde deel van die vreemde literatuur, speel 'n rol in Clive Barker se The Forbidden, wat later die film Candyman is, terwyl Ringu deur Koji Suzuki 'n spieël vervang vir 'n televisiestel. Die X Files en Supernatural het die Mary-mite op die skerm direk aangepak.

Hierdie jaar word nie een nie, maar twee romans wat weergawes van die legende oorvertel: my eie Say Her Name en 'n Amerikaanse weergawe, The Summoning.

2. Die spinnekopbyt


Moontlik een van die meer "geglo" stedelike mites, hierdie vertel die verhaal van 'n jong persoon, dikwels 'n reisiger na 'n verafgeleë plek, wat deur 'n spin en / of 'n mier gebyt word. By die tuiskoms ervaar die slagoffer 'n "uitbroei" waardeur parasitiese babaspinnekoppe en / of miere onder hul vel uitbars. FYI - dit is nie fisies moontlik nie, maar dit het nie opgehou om parasitologie 'n bepalende kenmerk te wees van die body horror-genre van Alien en Wrath of Kahn tot Stephen King se Dreamcatcher en Stephenie Meyer se The Host.

3. Die haker


Dit is 'n ander kampvuur. Hierdie verhaal bevat 'n verliefde jong paartjie wat gaan ry wanneer die radio hulle in kennis stel dat 'n kranksinnige uit 'n plaaslike instelling ontsnap het. Of die paartjie huis toe gaan om 'n haak agter in die motor te vind, of een van hulle beland bo die motor met sy vingers teen die dak.

In die oorspronklike, nuwe weergawe van I Know What You Did Last Summer deur Lois Duncan, gebruik die moordenaar 'n geweer, maar die filmversie van Kevin Williamson bevat 'n hengelagtige vissers wat wraak neem. Die Candyman het ook 'n haak vir 'n hand.

4. Freaky kos


Onlangs is woedende internetmense opgeneem deur bewerings dat die gewilde kitskosverkooppunt KFC geneties gemuteerde hoenders vir hul burgers teel. Terwyl die 'skokfoto's' vinnig vals is, is meer as een van my Facebook-vriende opgeneem.

Voedsel word dikwels die slagoffer van stedelike mites - word MacDonald se burgers regtig van erdwurms gemaak? Sal dit deur ontploffende lekkergoed en bruisende pop laat ontplof? Moenie die meerjarige gerug oor "hondevleis wegneem" vergeet nie.

Kos is die middelpunt van ons lewens, en dit is dus geen verrassing dat dit die kern van ons fiksie is nie. The Hunger Games bied kinders wat bereid is om lewenslank kos dood te maak, terwyl Soylent Green (gebaseer op die roman Make Room, Make Room uit 1966) verder gaan en voorstel dat ons binnekort mense sal eet, soos in Matt Whyman se The Savages.

5. Die gelekte hand


In hierdie gewilde verhaal luister 'n bang meisie (of soms 'n ou vrou) na 'n onheilspellende druppel uit haar huis. Sy is gerusgestel deur die aanwesigheid van haar getroue hond wat haar hand onder die bed uitlek. Uiteindelik ondersoek sy die geraas net om te vind dat haar hond geslag is en 'n boodskap in bloed geskryf is: "mense kan ook hande lek".
Hierdie verhaal is eintlik geneem uit 'n veel vroeër verhaal van MR James genaamd 'The Diary of Mr Poynter' waarin 'n karakter 'n soortgelyke lot ervaar.

6. Die nierroof


In hierdie verhaal word 'n jong man verlei deur 'n pragtige vrou of betaal hy vir 'n begeleier. Die volgende oggend word hy wakker in 'n bad vol ys om te sien dat een van sy niere op die swartmark te koop is. Die moraal kon tog nie duideliker wees nie, of hoe?

Orreloes is 'n belangrike stap in horror fiksie uit Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go tot Neal Shusterman se uitstekende Unwind.

7. Ligging, ligging, ligging


As iemand wat gretig is om op die eiendomsleer te klim, weet ek nie hoe lastig ek is om te kyk waarop my huis gebou is nie, maar u wil dalk 'n landmeter laat kyk. Almal weet dat huise wat op begraafplase gebou is, vervloek sal word, of hoe? Alhoewel antieke Indiese grafheuwels min in die VSA is, kry hulle beslis 'n klompie.

Van Stephen King se The Shining and Pet Cemetery tot die Hollywood-klassieke Poltergeist en selfs Buffy the Vampire Slayer, die boodskap is baie duidelik - kyk nie net na 'n huis voordat u dit koop nie, kyk daaronder.

8. Kettingletters


U ken hierdie een. U ontvang 'n kommunikasie wat voorstel dat as u dit nie aan vyf mense deurgee nie, daar 'n verskriklike gevolg sal wees. Dit lyk asof hierdie stedelike legende ongeveer twintig jaar lank virale bemarking voorspel het.

Die konsep van die dodelike kettingbrief is die beste in Christopher Pike se Chain Letter, maar die idee van vervloekte tekste word ook ondersoek in Scarlet Thomas se The End of Mr Y en ook Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

9. Die oproep kom van binne die huis


Die moraal is duidelik: VROUE, BESKERM JOU KINDERS. Die variasies hiervan sien hoe 'n oppasser gepynig word deur dreigende oproepe wat blykbaar binne-in die huis kom. Die kinders in haar sorg word dikwels vermoor.
Variasies van hierdie verhaal is oral, veral in Point Horrors The Babysitter deur RL Stine en Mother's Helper deur A Bates. Kevin Williamson het hulde gebring in die Scream-reeks, net soos ek in Hollow Pike.

Met die vooruitgang in die selfoontegnologie, verwag dit dat dit tot Snapchat-gebaseerde horror sal ontwikkel of moordenaars wat Tinder gebruik om hul slagoffers op te spoor.

10. Die skraal man


'N Werklike moderne moderne mite, Slender Man het aanlyn begin as deel van 'n kompetisie vir Photoshop-foto's om 'n bonatuurlike element in te sluit. Gebruiker 'Victor Surge' het 'n geskikte, gesiglose, onnatuurlike hoë figuur bygevoeg in twee swart-en-wit foto's wat gekopieër is en viraal oor die net versprei is.

Sedertdien het miljoene skrywers, meestal aanlyn, die verhaal gedeel en versprei op webwerwe soos Creepypasta. Die Slender Man se MO is om mense te ontvoer, dikwels kinders wat blykbaar gewilliglik saam met die figuur gaan om nooit weer gesien te word nie, wat hom 'n skrikwekkende weergawe van die Pied Piper maak.