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Teke Teke
A schoolgirl fell on train tracks and was cut in half. Now she drags her torso with her hands, making a 'teke teke' sound. She chases victims and cuts them in half. You have three seconds to run.
Modern Era
Japan
100+ witnesses
Teke Teke is Japan’s most terrifying pursuit ghost.
The Origin
The death:
- Young schoolgirl
- Fell on train tracks
- Train cut her in half
- Below the waist
- Died in rage
The Appearance
What she looks like:
- Upper body only
- Drags herself
- Long black hair
- Pale face
- Bloody stumps
The Sound
Teke Teke:
- Her hands scraping
- On pavement
- Getting closer
- Distinctive sound
- Warning of death
The Chase
Incredible speed:
- Despite no legs
- Catches anyone
- Three seconds to escape
- If caught: cut in half
- Become like her
School Stories
Children warned:
- Don’t stay late
- Don’t walk alone
- Near train tracks
- Listen for sound
- Run immediately
Protection
How to survive:
- Incredibly fast runner
- Or find high ground
- She can’t climb
- Some say words help
- Most say nothing works