Scary Stories with Loey Lane Season 1 Episode 3 3 Terrifying Internet Urban Legends And Their True Stories Momo, Slenderman And Black Eyed Children
- TV-14
- October 24, 2019
- 13 min
Scary Stories with Loey Lane is back with another spine-tingling episode, and this time we dive headfirst into the dark and terrifying world of internet urban legends. In the third episode of season 1, titled "3 Terrifying Internet Urban Legends and Their True Stories: Momo, Slenderman and Black Eyed Children", host Loey Lane takes us on a journey that is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
First up, we have the infamous Momo. This creepy-looking character with its exaggerated features and bulging eyes became an internet sensation in 2018. The story goes that Momo would appear on social media platforms, specifically WhatsApp, and ask users to perform dangerous acts, leading to multiple suicides and self-harm attempts. While many believed that Momo was a real person or entity, it was later revealed to be a sculpture created by a Japanese artist. However, the damage had already been done, and the legend of Momo continues to terrify people to this day.
Next, we have Slenderman. This tall, faceless man in a suit became popular on the internet in the early 2010s as a character in a series of horror stories and video games. The legend of Slenderman quickly took on a life of its own, with people claiming to have seen him in real life and even committing violent acts in his name. In this episode, Loey delves into the disturbing true story of the 2014 Slenderman stabbing. Two 12-year-old girls lured their friend into the woods and stabbed her 19 times, claiming that they did it to impress Slenderman and become his proxies. The victim miraculously survived, but the incident shocked the world and brought the dangers of internet urban legends to the forefront.
Last but not least, we have the Black Eyed Children. This legend describes children with solid black eyes who approach people in public places, asking to be let into their homes or cars. Those who have encountered them report feeling an overwhelming sense of fear and dread, and many believe that the children are supernatural beings or aliens. Loey delves into a variety of stories and encounters with Black Eyed Children, including one from a man who claims to have let them into his home and suffered terrifying consequences.
"3 Terrifying Internet Urban Legends and Their True Stories: Momo, Slenderman and Black Eyed Children" is an episode that is not to be missed for those who love true crime and the macabre. Loey Lane's expert storytelling and research bring the legends to life in a way that is sure to send chills down viewers' spines. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this episode will leave you questioning what is real and what is just an internet myth.