After the Bloody Mary Game

After the Bloody Mary Game
Author: David Breeden
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2017-06-12
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1532613288

After the Bloody Mary Game is for anyone interested in exploring humanism. Full of insight and humor, this book both explores where humanism has been and points a way toward an inclusive and multifaceted future for Humanism.

Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark

Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark
Author: Lucia Peters
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1452179905

What begins as a test of bravery or a sleepover activity—chanting in front of a mirror, riding an elevator alone, taking pictures in the dark—can become something . . . dangerous. This compendium collects the most spine-chilling games based on urban legends from around the world. Centuries–old games such as Bloody Mary and Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board are detailed alongside new games from the internet age, like The Answer Man, a sinister voice that whispers secrets to whomever manages to contact him with a cellphone. With step-by-step instructions, historical context, and the stakes for each game, this black handbook is the ideal gift for anyone looking for a late-night thrill—but beware who, or what, may come out to play.

Bloody Mary in the Mirror

Bloody Mary in the Mirror
Author: Alan Dundes
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2002
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781604731873

Seven ways in which psychoanalysis illuminates folklore Bloody Mary in the Mirror mixes Sigmund Freud with vampires and explores various folklore genres to see what new light psychoanalysis can shed on folklore techniques and forms. In seven fascinating essays, folklorist Alan Dundes applies psychoanalytic theory to illuminate such genres as legend (in the vampire tale), folktale (in the ancient Egyptian tale of two brothers), custom (in fraternity hazing and ritual fasting), and games (in the modern Greek game of "Long Donkey"). One of two essays Dundes co-authored with daughter Lauren Dundes, professor of sociology at Western Maryland College, successfully probes the content of Disney's The Little Mermaid, yielding new insights into this popular reworking of a Hans Christian Andersen favorite. Among folk rituals investigated is the girl's game of "Bloody Mary." Elementary or middle school-age girls huddle in a darkened bathroom awaiting the appearance in the mirror of a frightening apparition. The plausible analysis of this well-known, if somewhat puzzling, rite is one of many surprising and enlightening finds in this book. All of the essays in this volume create new takes on old traditions. Bloody Mary in the Mirror is an expedition into psychoanalytic folklore techniques and constitutes a giant step towards realizing the potential psychoanalysis promises for folklore studies. Alan Dundes (deceased) was professor of anthropology and folklore at the University of California, Berkeley.

Mary: The Summoning

Mary: The Summoning
Author: Hillary Monahan
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-09-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1423187512

There is a right way and a wrong way to summon her. Jess had done the research. Success requires precision: a dark room, a mirror, a candle, salt, and four teenage girls. Each of them--Jess, Shauna, Kitty, and Anna--must link hands, follow the rules . . . and never let go. A thrilling fear spins around the room the first time Jess calls her name: "Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary. BLOODY MARY." A ripple of terror follows when a shadowy silhouette emerges through the fog, a specter trapped behind the mirror. Once is not enough, though--at least not for Jess. Mary is called again. And again. But when their summoning circle is broken, Bloody Mary slips through the glass with a taste for revenge on her lips. As the girls struggle to escape Mary's wrath, loyalties are questioned, friendships are torn apart, and lives are forever altered. A haunting trail of clues leads Shauna on a desperate search to uncover the legacy of Mary Worth. What she finds will change everything, but will it be enough to stop Mary--and Jess--before it's too late?

Sleepover Games

Sleepover Games
Author: Jeff Ducker
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2020-10-31
Genre:
ISBN:

When it comes to Bloody Mary or Candyman, you won't turn out the lights... Trapped in an institution, Melanie Souls knows she's seen her best friend. The only problem is she's in the clutches of the one they call Bloody Mary, forever lost behind the glass of mirrors. So when Melanie convinced the doctors she was better and no longer saw the girl they believed ran away, she sets out to make things right. But summoning up an unknown evil may prove fatal. It's Andy Harper's turn to host the final sleepover with his friends on Halloween night. Interested in a lone, said to be haunted house, he's determined to help two lost souls trapped inside. And when you break into the Candyman's house, he won't like it... If you enjoy twisted legends, haunting ghost tales, and chilling conclusions, then, don't hesitate to pick up a copy of Sleepover Games!

Mysterious Chicago

Mysterious Chicago
Author: Adam Selzer
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2016-10-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781510713420

From Chicago historian Adam Selzer, expert on all of the Windy City’s quirks and oddities, comes a compelling heavily researched anthology of the stories behind its most fascinating unsolved mysteries. To create this unique volume, Selzer has collected forty unsolved mysteries from the 1800s to modern day. He has poured through all newspaper, magazine, and book references to them, and consulted expert historians. Topics covered include who really started the great Chicago fire, who was the first “automobile murderer,” and even if there was actually a vampire slaying at Rose Hill cemetery. The result is both a colorful read to get lost in, a window to a world of curiosity and wonder, as well as a volume that separates fact from fiction—true crime from urban legend. Complementing the gripping stories Selzer presents are original images of the crime and its suspects as developed by its original investigators. Readers will marvel at how each character and crime were presented, and happily journey with Selzer as he presents all facts and theories presented at the time of the “crime” and uses modern hindsight to assemble the pieces.

Bloody Mary and Other Terrifying Games

Bloody Mary and Other Terrifying Games
Author: Deran Gray
Publisher: Deran Gray
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2019-12-12
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Collected in this book is the legendary game Bloody Mary and others like it. Games such as the Midnight Man which are supposed to conjure up malicious forces and others which are said to answer any questions that you might have about the other side. So sit back and play if you dare.

Bloody Mary (Urban Legend)

Bloody Mary (Urban Legend)
Author: Drac Von Stoller
Publisher: Drac Von Stoller
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 147641422X

The story Bloody Mary written by Drac Von Stoller has been transformed into a Short Film and is one of nine included in the feature-length film "Horrifying Tales From The Dead," which is available on Tubi, Midnight Pulp Channel, Cineverse, and Amazon Prime Video. Halloween finally arrived and it was Mary's sixteenth birthday. Mary's parents finally decided she was old enough to have a sleepover at their house. But she was only allowed to have two of her best friends spend the night after the party. Mary called Kathy and Kim to see if they would stay and have a sleepover at her house. Kathy and Kim both agreed and said that they would have a great time together being that they were all best of friends. Mary hung up the phone and said "This is the best day of my life. I'm going to turn sixteen today and I finally get to date boys." Her party didn't start until 6 pm and she was already planning fun things for her and her two best friends to do after the party. Mary's mom said, "Mary it is 6 o'clock and time to start the party." Mary greeted her friends at the door as they came in with their presents in hand and sat them on the kitchen table. Finally, Kathy and Kim showed up and placed Mary's presents on the table. Mary thanked everyone for coming to her party. Then Mary blew out the candles on her birthday cake as everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to her. The party was finally over and Mary and her two friends Kathy and Kim were ready to play some games and spend some quality time together. As the night wore on Mary said "It's midnight and since itit'salloween why don't we go in the bathroom and turn off the light and play "Bloody Mary.” Kim said, "That sounds like more fun than playing board games all night." Kathy replied ", Nothing ever happens when people play the Bloody Mary game, but since we're three going to play why not, It's Halloween, and what a perfect time to play Bloody Mary." Mary, Kathy, and Kim went inside the bathroom closed the door, and turned out the light. Mary said "Instead of one person saying I hate you Bloody Mary three times. Why don't we all say it together?" Everyone agreed and they all stood in front of the mirror and said "Bloody Mary" three times, but nothing happened. Kathy said, "This is a stupid legend that isn't even true."

31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead Volume 3

31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead Volume 3
Author: Drac Von Stoller
Publisher: Drac Von Stoller
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2012-10-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1480121339

The Final Collection from Horror Fiction writer Drac Von Stoller's "31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead." Sit back, turn the lights down and get the scare of your life as you read into the horrific mind of Drac Von Stoller. If you like these stories you are sure to be even more scared by his Audiobooks which can be purchased from Audible.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.

Filled with Horror

Filled with Horror
Author: Minerva Jacqueline Perring
Publisher: Booktango
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2015-01-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146895458X

Lauren, The Davies 14 year old only daughter has arranged a Halloween sleepover. She invites two of her best friends from her form class called Tanya and Marie. She is at home alone that evening, pure bliss and peace to her .Whilst her parents both go out to a classy restaurant for a meal with her mums best friend Harriet Wheeler. To celebrate Harriet Wheelers new full time job working at the old fashioned sweetshop called Sweet Souvenires. One of the top well known sweetshops in the inner city of London. That is really popular with the tourists and customers. Anyway after Lauren and both of her friends Tanya and Marie have ate their meal they finally decide to try out playing the scary Bloody Mary game. Little do they know about the possible consequences of the Bloody Mary game. They all are convinced that after chanting Bloody Mary three times they see a scary black face silhoutte appearing in the bathroom mirror. When Laurens parents return from their meal out quite late Tanya tells Laurens mother about their experience of playing the Bloody Mary game. With both herself and her friend Abby when they both did when they were both years old. For about the first two weeks Lauren is pretty shaken up with the terrifying experience with the game. However when Marie texts her on her mobile one evening asking her whether she and Tanya want to go see her favourite non horror film at the cinema. Called Great Expectations, from a classic book written by Charles Dickens. They laugh endlessly during the film whilst cramming themselves with toffee butter popcorn. After having a fantastic girls night out Lauren is convinced after that they have forgotten about their scary Bloody Mary game experience. From that day onwards.