What happens when a story goes too far? In this week’s episode of MAKE YOU SCREAM, we’re peeling back the shadows on one of the internet’s most chilling creations: Slenderman.

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of violence, mental illness, and real crime.

From his haunting origins on a Photoshop forum to the tragic real-life stabbing that shocked the world, we trace how a creepypasta became a cultural phenomenon—and a psychological trigger.

We cover:
🔪 The 2014 Slenderman stabbing and trial
🌲 The myth, lore, and evolution of Slenderman
🧠 How belief can manifest monsters into reality
💻 Why the internet is the perfect breeding ground for modern folklore
🌒 And the real psychological effects behind stories that go viral

This one’s a deep dive into belief, horror, and how fiction can bleed into real life.
If you’ve ever whispered “he’s watching” while walking alone in the woods... you’re not alone.

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