Black-eyed chidlren

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An artist's impression of a black-eyed child

Black-eyed children (or black-eyed kids) are a contemporary legend of supposed paranormal creatures that resemble children between the ages of 6 and 16,[1] with pale skin and black eyes, who are reportedly seen hitchhiking or Template:Citation needed span, or are encountered on doorsteps of residential homes.[2][3][4]

Profile

Reports of black-eyed children usually have them requesting to enter something, either a house or car. Initially, witnesses don't see anything wrong and have a vague sense of dread. After focusing, they notice that their eyes are black and are overcome with terror, usually running away or refusing entry.

After encountering black-eyed children, witnesses are usually plagued with illness and uncharacteristic bad luck.

History

While tabloid coverage of these creatures has claimed that tales of black-eyed children have existed since the 1980s,[5] most sources indicate that the legend originated from 1996 postings written by Texas reporter Brian Bethel on a "ghost-related mailing list," relating two alleged encounters with "black-eyed kids." Bethel describes encountering two such children in Abilene, Texas in 1996,[6] and claims that a second person had a similar, unrelated encounter in Portland, Oregon.[1] Bethel's stories have become regarded as classic examples of creepypasta, and gained such popularity that he published a FAQ "just to keep up with demand for more info about the new urban legend."[2] In 2012, Brian Bethel told his story on reality TV series Monsters and Mysteries in America. He wrote a follow-up article for the Abilene Reporter News, describing his experience and maintaining his belief that it was legitimate.[6]

Sightings

In one sighting, two black-eyed children, a boy and girl, wanted to enter the witness' house to wait for their parents. Against their better judgement, they allowed them. They sat on a couch and waited for 20 minutes, then said their parents were there and walked into the bathroom. When the witnesses opened the door, they were gone. Afterwards, they had symptoms characteristic of radiation poisoning, their pets died, and their relationship fell apart.[citation needed]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Mikkelson, David. "FACT CHECK: Black-Eyed Children". Snopes. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Romano, Aja. "The definitive guide to creepypasta—the Internet's scariest urban legends". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  3. Hill, Sharon. "Behind black eyes: Reports of spooky black-eyed kids". JREF. randi.org. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. Clench, Sam (19 November 2013). "Black eyed children: Real, or just a creepy myth?". NewsComAu. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  5. Smith, Patrick (2014-10-03). "Everything You Need To Know About Black-Eyed Ghost Children". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Bethel, Brian. "Brian Bethel recounts his possible paranormal encounter with 'BEKs'". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene Reporter News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.