The Fear Files

Let's gather around the campfire and discuss our favorite urban legends and ghost stories. Mine happens to be about the escaped inmate from the local mental instituion. You know the one? Right over the hill? Gather close and listen to the legend of -- The Hookman.

This week, I will be discussing the history of campfire stories, telling the story of the Hookman from 1950s urban legends and showcasing the history of the Texarkana Murders, their influence on the legends and howother hook handed villains have frightened and terrorized for centuries.

Written and Produced by me.

Music is provided by Nicolas Gasparini. Additional music is provided by Ryan Anderson.

The story today is based on the Hookman urban legend.

In this pilot episode, I take you into the world of the internet and how a simple forum post exploded and created a new monster for the world to fear. This creature is a modern example of how urban legends and folk tales have evolved and still have a way to influence people. Join me as we dive into the legend of --- Slenderman.

This week we discuss the origins of the concept of horror stories, learn about the qualities of an urban legend, and dive into the creation and real world impact of the Slenderman legend.

Written and Produced by me

Music by: Oppressive Gloom Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Piano Fantasia No 1 Intervention Peter Billie Larsen Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Story is The Blank Face found on creepypasta.wikia.com