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Teke Teke
A schoolgirl cut in half by a train. Now her upper body drags itself with its hands, making a 'teke-teke' sound. If you see her, run. She can move at 150 km/h. She will cut you in half.
Modern
Japan
100+ witnesses
Teke Teke is a Japanese urban legend about the ghost of a girl cut in half by a train who now hunts the living.
The Legend
According to the story:
A schoolgirl:
- Fell onto train tracks
- Was cut in half
- Her spirit remains
- She drags herself with her arms
- Making a “teke-teke” sound
Description
Teke Teke appears as:
- The upper half of a woman
- Crawling on her hands/elbows
- Making the distinctive sound
- Extremely fast despite having no legs
- Carrying a scythe or blade
The Hunt
When she encounters someone:
- She asks where her legs are
- Any answer leads to death
- She moves at incredible speed
- She cuts victims in half
- Creating more Teke Tekes
Origin Story
The legend says:
- She was pushed or fell onto tracks
- In some versions, bullied into falling
- The trauma created a vengeful spirit
- She seeks to share her fate
Survival
To escape:
- You cannot outrun her
- Some say saying “Kashima Reiko” helps
- Others say there is no escape
- Avoiding train stations at night
Sources
- Japanese urban legend documentation