Illustrations from Rekitzchenstreben. 

Go check it out if you want to read the story that goes with these images! OwO

I’m doing an art project of five different collages based on scary ghost stories/urban legends, specifically ones in which the ghost or creature has a specific phrase associated with them. I’m arranging them in order of scariness (in my opinion), and here’s what I’ve got:

1. La Llorona - “Mis hijos, mis hijos!” (My children, my children!)
2. Kuchisake Onna - “Atashi wa itsumo utsukushii da ka?” (Am I still beautiful?)
3. The Rake - “He is the Rake” (Okay, I know, pretty lame phrase, but the Rake is scary as shit)
4. ???
5. Slenderman - silence. The finale of the series because HOLY SHIT AM I EVER TERRIFIED OF SLENDERMAN.

I thought about doing Bloody Mary, but I already have three American legends and I’d really rather have something else that’s international (I also thought of Baba Yaga, because I’m pretty sure she has a phrase she repeats, but … I’m not scared of Baba Yaga. I’d really rather have something legitimately terrifying). I’m researching it now, but can you guys think of any other scary entities who have trademark mantras? The scarier and more unique, the better!

Obligatory question mark to allow you guys to answer?