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There's a game that can only be played at midnight. You'll need a candle, a match, and a drop of your own blood.

But it's the rules that matter. 22 precise knocks, perfectly timed, a ritual disguised as a game,

or perhaps a game disguised as a ritual. Some say it began in dark corners of the internet,

spreading through whispered dares and late-night forums. Others claim it's older, much older, dressed up in modern

clothes, but hungry with ancient hunger. But everyone agrees, once you start, you must play through

to the end, three hours and 33 minutes. That's how long you have to survive.

Keep your candle lit. Keep moving. Don't let the darkness touch you. And whatever you do,

don't look directly at what follows you through the shadows. The Midnight Man is patient.

He's been playing this game for a very long time, perfecting his rules, collecting his players.

Some survive until 3.33 a.m. Some don't. But win or lose, they all spread his legend, expanding his playground one darkened room at a time.

So tonight, as the clock approaches midnight, ask yourself, are you ready to play?

He's waiting for your answer. 22 knocks away.

Welcome to Freaky Folklore, the podcast where we discover horrifying legends across the world,

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