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Black-Eyed Kids (BEK)

Children with pure black eyes knock on doors at night asking to be let in. They're insistent. Witnesses feel primal terror. They need permission to enter. What happens if you say yes remains unknown.

1998 - Present
Worldwide
500+ witnesses

Black-Eyed Kids emerged from the internet to haunt the real world.

The First Report

Brian Bethel, 1998:

  • Abilene, Texas
  • Two boys approached car
  • Asked for ride
  • Eyes completely black
  • Overwhelming fear

Common Features

All reports share:

  • Children or teens
  • Completely black eyes
  • Ask permission to enter
  • Speak formally
  • Cause terror

The Rules

Vampire-like:

  • Must be invited
  • Can’t force entry
  • Very insistent
  • Something wrong with them
  • Ancient rules apply

Theories

What are they:

  • Demons in disguise
  • Alien hybrids
  • Vampires
  • Internet creation
  • Something new

Spread

Global phenomenon:

  • Started USA
  • Now worldwide
  • Same descriptions
  • Same feelings
  • Same rules

The Unknown

No one knows:

  • What happens if invited
  • Where they come from
  • What they want
  • Why children form
  • Their true nature

Sources