Sleep Paralysis or Demonic Attachment? The True Cost of Using Black Magic

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Hong Kong Horror!This week, we're heading over to mainland China for a seriously unsettling story about the true cost of greed. Imagine being stuck in a grueling, dead end job, and a stranger offers you a supernatural shortcut out of poverty...would you take it?Our main character, Elena, makes that exact choice. She receives a mysterious amulet that promises to change her life by using "borrowed fortune." And it works. A little too well. But as her wealth explodes and her business empire grows, she starts to notice a terrifying pattern... her success seems to only happen when tragedy strikes the people around her. And when she gets greedy and goes looking for more "luck"... things take a very dark, darkturn.Make sure you stick around after the story, because as always, we're going to break down exactly what happened from a Chinese cultural perspective. We'll be talking about the concept of 借福 (borrowed fortune), the Buddhist Three Poisons (Greed, Anger, and Ignorance), and the absolute nightmare that happens when you disturb the wrong resentful spirit.Turn down the lights, get comfortable, and let's get into it. Let me know in the comments what would you have done in Elena’s shoes?

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(79)

It Followed Him: The Worst Mistake a Night Shift Driver Can Make

Late night taxi drivers in Hong Kong see things most of us can't even imagine. But what happens when a simple drop off takes you too deep into a rural village during Hungry Ghost Month?Tonight, we fol...

12 Loka 27min

The Strange Woman In Brunei: 2 Terrifying True Horror Stories

Welcome back to another episode of Hong Kong Horror. Tonight, we’re diving into two terrifying, viewer submitted stories.In our first story, we follow Gary, whose reckless teenage years in the 90s lef...

7 Loka 47min

4 Terrifying Stories From Across Asia - Compilation Episode Of Past Favorites

For those of you that enjoy longer episodes to help you sleep, please enjoy this 4 story compilation of past favorite episodes!

1 Loka 2h 44min

She Used Black Magic to Steal Another Woman’s Husband

A successful young cardiologist had it all... a thriving career, a loving wife, and a newborn baby. He was living the life. But after a routine family vacation to Thailand, his life takes a terrifying...

22 Syys 41min

We Booked the Cheapest House on Vacation. It Was a Massive Mistake.

Hey Hong Kong Horror family! Simon here.Viewer Discretion Advised: This week’s episode touches on heavy themes, including severe depression and self-harm. Please take care of yourself while listening,...

15 Syys 57min

It Followed Her Home...True Horrors of Hiking In The Wrong Place

Welcome back to another episode of Hong Kong Horror. Tonight, we dive into two terrifying stories that explore the dark consequences of crossing boundaries.01:21 Story 1: The Empty Apartment Unit18:01...

7 Syys 54min

True Scary Stories From Asia - Compilation Episode of Past Hits

Hi everyone! Here is a new compilation episode of past favorites for those of you that enjoy listening to long episodes for studying or sleeping. Please enjoy! New public episode is coming tomorrow mo...

1 Syys 2h 21min