The Why Files: Operation Podcast 594: The Midnight Game | When Ancient Shadows Come To Play (STRIPPED)
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May 21, 2025 Dive into the chilling world of the Midnight Game, where a drop of blood and 22 knocks at midnight summon a shadowy entity. Discover its dark origins as a pagan ritual and the terrifying rules players must follow to survive. Listen to eerie tales of participants encountering the Midnight Man, accompanied by strange phenomena like temperature drops and a feeling of being watched. Explore the psychological implications and cultural significance of this urban legend, along with our deepest fears brought to light in the darkness.
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College Student's Midnight Game Encounter
- A college student described the candle suddenly going out and the room turning ice cold during the Midnight Game.
- She saw a pure black figure absorbing light, which terrified her and accelerated her movements to relight the candle.
Portland Players' Whispering Voices
- A man from Portland played the Midnight Game with friends and they heard ancient whispering of an unknown language.
- The disembodied voices layered fast and slow, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the experience.
Solo Player's Dark Figure Nightmare
- One player tried the Midnight Game alone and experienced intense cold and saw a dark figure.
- Despite attempts to relight the candle, it went out too long, resulting in nightmares and disbelief from others.