Creepypasta writers take popular urban legends—remember the legend of Bloody Mary?—or create entirely new subjects and fashion online stories with the intent to totally freak out the reader.

A more refined creepypasta reader might roll their eyes at these kind of clickbait-y attempts, but “Smile Dog” is inarguably a staple. 33. The Story of Her Holding an Orange Here’s the thing ...

In Creepypasta, McGuire identifies the main tropes ... specifically putting the reader in the moment of the action, or in the case of stories like “Candle Cove” (now being adapted for TV ...

A good creepypasta takes the reader on a journey without holding their hand throughout the storytelling. There is a dash of mystery with a touch of uncomfortable creativity that gives the readers ...

And Military Creepypasta has more than enough to spare ... make it a harrowing ordeal for the main character as well as the reader. It’s not quite a ghost story, but it carries the spirit ...

Probably not. Is it fun? Decidedly. The video is part of a growing phenomenon making its way around message boards and e-mail chains called “creepypasta” bite-sized bits of scariness that ...