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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