Is it possible for a toy to save your life?!

This is a famous Korean horror webcomic strip (often called “the scariest comic on the internet” or “the Bongcheon-Dong Ghost comic sequel”) by Horang (호랑). It’s a classic example of a “jump-scare comic” that builds slow dread and then hits you with body horror and twists. Here’s what actually happens panel-by-panel and what the twist…

Although it’s not as commonly seen today, most people have come across the curious sight of sneakers tied together by their laces and tossed over power lines, dangling high above the street. It’s a strange and somewhat mysterious image that pops up in both urban neighborhoods and suburban areas. I used to assume it was…