The Rake is often described as a humanoid creature, uncannily tall and white, with hollow eyes and a wide mouth. This creature is notoriously known for its long, claw-like hands, which are assumed to be the source of its name, and its propensity for inducing psychological terror and physical harm.

The origin of The Rake is hard to pin down definitively due to the nature of its proliferation on the internet. However, one of the earliest mentions can be traced back to 4chan, an online discussion forum, in 2005

There are many stories and sighting of the rake. This story tells the tale of a family who went from skeptics to believers.

In the small town of Allen, nestled between the dense woods and rolling hills, a sense of unease had settled. Whispers spread of a chilling entity known as The Rake. Parents warned their children about it, neighbors gossiped in hushed tones, but no one had actually seen it – until one fateful night at the Hendersons’.

The Hendersons were known for their skepticism. They were practical people who didn’t entertain the superstitions of their small town. However, their beliefs were about to be challenged when their mundane life was invaded by the unimaginable.

One sweltering summer night, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson awoke to a disturbing noise. A sound, like metal scraping against wood, echoed through their home. Aghast and curious, they switched on the lights, only to find a terrifying sight that would shatter their worldview.

A tall, deathly pale creature, resembling the vague description of The Rake, was crouched by their bed, its claw-like hands scraping the wooden floor. Its hollow eyes and wide mouth were opened in an eerily silent scream. The couple, paralyzed with fear, could only watch as the creature slowly turned to look at them, its gaze inducing a primal terror they had never known before.

In that moment, as if sensing their fear, The Rake abruptly stopped scraping. It seemed to observe them, its eyes reflecting an unfathomable depth of ancient horrors. Then, as abruptly as it had appeared, it stood up, its towering figure looming over them. The room filled with an overwhelming sense of dread that seemed to distort the air itself.

In a desperate attempt to protect his wife, Mr. Henderson, despite his fear, threw a bedside lamp at the creature. It landed with a crash, the room suddenly plunging into darkness. A moment later, the lights flickered back on, but The Rake was gone, leaving behind only deep claw marks on the floor and a lingering sense of terror.

From that night onward, the Hendersons became believers, their experience with The Rake turning them into unwilling participants in the town’s whispered tales. The incident served as a chilling reminder that there are forces in the world that defy understanding, that the realm of the known is often bordered by the shadowy vestiges of the unknown. And sometimes, that unknown has the power to invade our safe spaces, forever transforming our perception of reality.