The Rake

BACKGROUND:

The Rake is believed to be a monster from the horror creepypasta genre. It appears as a tall, pale, and hairless humanoid that often crawls on all fours. The creature has many teeth and spindly limbs, giving it its name. It’s said the Rake will creep into bedrooms late at night and induce nightmares. After watching his victim for a bit, he’ll kill them.

STORIES & CASES:

It was the summer of 2003. Reports of a strange, human-like creature started pouring in across the Northeastern US. Interestingly, there was a media blackout and all information and accounts of the creature were destroyed or vanished.

In 2006, “victims” began collaborating for research for the Rake. They were able to find nearly two dozen documents that spoke of the creature, and they were dated from the 12th Century to present.

WITNESSES:

A Mariner’s Log from 1691. “He came to me in my sleep. From the foot of my bed, I felt a sensation. He took everything. We must return to England. We shall not come here again at the request of the Rake.”

A Journal Entry from 1880. “I have experienced the greatest terror. I have experienced the greatest terror. I have experienced the greatest terror. I see his eyes when I close mine. They are hollow. Black. They saw me and pierced me. His…