Creepy Pasta

Creepypasta refers to short, user-generated horror stories or urban legends shared online, designed to unsettle or scare readers. Originating from internet forums and social media, these tales often feature supernatural elements, mysterious disappearances, or unsettling encounters. The term combines "creepy" with "pasta," a nod to the internet's tradition of sharing stories in a viral manner, similar to how pasta is shared or passed around. While most stories are fictional, their detailed narratives and eerie themes have cultivated a widespread online subculture, fueling discussions, adaptations, and paranormal folklore sensations.