One of the most popular Creepypasta characters is Slenderman, and the reason the two girls allegedly stabbed their friend — in an attempt to pay tribute to the character.

So much so that the Creepypasta wiki, unofficial home to stories involving the character (and others like him), has had to issue a statement confirming that he is not real. Girls Claim Slender Man ...

Creepypasta is a fiction subgenre that consists of mini-horror stories passed along online and through the years. From chain emails to TikToks, it’s grown to encompass both the chilling and the ...

A growing phenomenon making its way around message boards and e-mail chains is “creepypasta,” bite-sized bits of scariness joining the unending list of things to do.