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Horror Story: Ghosts, Mysteries, and Hauntings

Let's Play Bloody Mary: The Origins of the Haunting Ritual

Horror Story: Ghosts, Mysteries, and Hauntings

Horror Stories

True Crime, History, Society & Culture

4.6668 Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2024

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

In this spine-chilling episode, we dive deep into the legend of Bloody Mary, one of the most terrifying mirror rituals known around the world. You’ll discover how to play this creepy game, the rules to follow if you dare, and the haunted history behind it. Is it just an urban legend, or could something supernatural really appear? We explore the horror-filled origins of Bloody Mary, from ghostly apparitions in darkened mirrors to ancient fears around mirrors as gateways to the spirit world. Tune in if you’re brave enough to face your reflection – and maybe something lurking behind it.
This story was originally published as "The Legend of Bloody Mary" on A Dark Memory in 2022.
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0:00.0

Childhood, one of the most innocent times in our lives.

0:10.0

A time for fun, laughter, and a time for games.

0:14.0

But what games?

0:17.0

Sure, there was tag and ring around the rosy, but that was it?

0:22.3

Perhaps you're forgetting something so sinister that you locked it away in your memory, hoping

0:26.9

you'll never be forced to relive it ever again.

0:30.7

Do you remember Bloody Mary?

0:33.2

The game we all used to talk about playing as children, although many of us were actually

0:37.1

too scared to play, has been around for a long time.

0:41.3

However, it only became well-known and established in the United States in the 1970s,

0:46.4

for unknown reasons.

0:48.6

But it didn't take long for this legend to sweep America off her feet.

0:53.8

Soon people were seeing Mary in numerous TV shows such as the cult classic The X-Files,

0:59.0

and more recent shows like Supernatural and Charmed.

1:03.0

The legend of Bloody Mary is one that gives me chills just thinking about it.

1:08.0

But my fear soon became all the more justified when I learned of the dark history behind this

1:13.5

dark game.

1:15.4

Bloody Mary.

1:17.3

Bloody Mary.

1:19.0

Bloody Mary.

1:21.0

Do you want to play?

1:23.9

My name is Edwin.

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