Raking in the Scares: The Creepypasta Standout | 394
Raking in the Scares: The Creepypasta Standout | 394Description
The Rake
One of the internet's most enduring creepypastas—a story of a terrifying creature that preys on unsuspecting people in their sleep. Born from the online world, it quickly gained popularity, growing from a simple, scary tale into a fully-fledged phenomenon. This week we dive into its evolution, influence on pop culture, and its impact on those who’ve encountered stories about it, on Hysteria 51.
Special thanks to this week’s research sources:
Websites
Creepypasta wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creepypasta
The Rake Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_creepypastas
Know Your Meme |The Rake - https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/the-rake
Dictionary - https://www.dictionary.com/e/fictional-characters/the-rake/
Clare Bush - https://www.clarabush.com/the-rake-urban-legend/
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