A human approach to an alien phenomenon, published by richard dolan press. He also wrote another one on that topic titled black eyed children. One of the earliest bek stories came out of abilene, texas in 1995. In 1996, bethel was parked in a desolate parking lot when two young boys began to knock.
Today, there are literally dozens of cases on file concerning the black eyed children. The mysterious blackeyed children beyond science tv. Brian bethel and the black eyed kids historic mysteries. Brian bethel was a journalist out of abilene, texas.
Everything you need to know about blackeyed ghost children. However, most sources state that the legend actually originated in 1996 in abilene, texas, when a reporter by the name of brian bethel described. They are wearing goodies or mismatched old clothes, and for kids aged 10 to 12 they sure do give you the heebie. Bethel describes encountering two such children in in 1996, and claims that a second person had a. The supposed origins of the legend are some 1996 postings written by texas reporter brian bethel on a ghostrelated mailing list relating two alleged encounters with blackeyed kids. Those familiar with the black eyed children will recall that the most well known modern encounter occurred in abilene in the late 1990s. Bethel claims to have had a firsthand encounter with the blackeyed children in abilene, texas. A dozen of stories keep circulating, all following a very similar pattern. Brian bethel was one of the first people to document having met blackeyed children in real life.
Jul 5, 2014 writing about the paranormal for about a decade, ive seen certain topics grab the publics attention and quickly fade orbs, rods, but others, for. Dec 04, 2019 those familiar with the black eyed children will recall that the most well known modern encounter occurred in abilene in the late 1990s. Paranormal urban legends blackeyed children wattpad. It lumps brian bethel s original account in with actual classic creepypastas such as slender man, smile dog, and candle cove. The urban legend began in 1996 when a man named brian bethel from abeleine, texas claimed he had an encounter with two very strange children. The black eyed children urban legend or something real. He writes about a wide range of unsolved mysteries, including bigfoot, ufos, the loch ness monster, alien encounters, and government conspiracies. Back in 2012, david weatherlys thenmuchawaited book, black eyed children was published.
Black eyed children revised edition revised 2nd edition of black eyed children is now available on amazon. Black eyed children with brian bethel and more great stories campfire 414 september 12, 2019 by jim harold youve heard of black eyed childrenthe weird kids. This particular article recounts the story of brian bethel, a reputed veteran journalist. Spooky tale of mysterious blackeyed children show up at the homes of unsuspecting residents. The urban legend of the black eyed children, or black eyed kids b. While tabloid coverage of these creatures has claimed that tales of blackeyed children have existed since the 1980s, most sources indicate that the legend originated from 1996 postings written by texas reporter brian bethel on a ghostrelated mailing list, relating two alleged encounters with blackeyed kids. The supposed origins of the legend are some 1996 postings written by texas reporter brian bethel on a ghostrelated mailing list relating two alleged encounters with black eyed kids.
On episode 29 of somewhere in the skies, ryan speaks with brian bethel, arguably the first ever witness to come across the black eyed kids beks phenomenon. It lumps brian bethels original account in with actual classic creepypastas such as slender man, smile dog, and candle cove. The man rolled down his window, but he got the strangest feeling that something wasnt quite right. Ryan sprague is an investigative journalist, focusing on the topic of ufos. Oct 27, 2015 your life as you know it is now in the cold, pale hands of the black eyed children. It sounds like he has a new book coming out and that the issue of black eyed kids is evolving a little. Kids with eyes completely blacked out appear at peoples home or vehicle. Attired in old fashioned clothing, their skin is pale and their mannerisms awkward. You stand up, head for the door, pull back the curtain of your window. David weatherly returns to beyond the darkness to talk about the revised edition of his black eyed children book and give an update on brian bethel 20 years after his encounter. Then, david talks about the haunting of sweet springs, a historic location in west virginia that has hosted many historical dignitaries, served as a tuberculosis. This was the first encounter with the beks which i read at the age of 10 or so and it has stayed with me. His report of the strange boys helped set off a modern wave of accounts from around the country and the world. The chilling legend of the blackeyed children rare.
If you are just hearing about them for the first time, i suggest that you start by reading this post. The classic study of the beks is back in a revised 2nd edition, with an additional chapter from brian bethel reflecting on his encounter. Author david weatherly, from his book, the black eyed children location. Strange tales of the black eyed children mysterious universe. The first well documented and discussed account came from a journalist named brian bethel in 1998. The black eyed children also called blackeyed kids are mysterious beings that look to be of kids between the ages of 616yearold. Black eyed children with brian bethel and more great stories campfire 414 september 12, 2019 by jim harold youve heard of black eyed childrenthe weird kids that show up at your door with totally black eyeballs. As far as my research has gone, the report of black eyed children really start with this fairly famous report by writer brian bethel back in 1998. At first glance, the kids looked normal, wearing clothes. Stories relating to black eyed children and black eyed kids encounters as well as discussion on who or what they may be and what they are trying to do. Featuring a new cover by artist sam shearon, and an. While youre nestled in the warmth of your own home as you read a book to get yourself to sleep, you suddenly get startled by a sharp knock at the door.
Stories like this are becoming more common place, more people are seeing these black eyed children. Encounters with these children leaves on traumatized. In 1996, bethel was parked in a desolate parking lot when two young boys began to knock on his window, begging and pleading for a ride home. People who encounter these children feel a tremendous sense of fear and notice that something is drastically wrong with the childrens eyes. Congratulations, you just met your first blackeyed kids beks.
Bethel describes encountering two such children in in 1996, and claims that a second person had a similar, unrelated encounter in. Your life as you know it is now in the cold, pale hands of the black eyed children. Just recently, david decided to put out a new version of the book, a revised 2nd edition, and which has a cool cover courtesy of sam shearon. Apr, 2015 people who encounter these children feel a tremendous sense of fear and notice that something is drastically wrong with the childrens eyes. Black eyed kids the stuff that nightmares are made. Black eyed children the urban legend playwithdeath. The black eyed children urban legend or something real and. Legend of the blackeyed children the business standard. He is the author of the upcoming book, somewhere in the skies. He published a transcription of the event on his blog back in 1998. Ryan speaks with brian bethel, arguably the first ever witness to come across the black eyed kids beks phenomenon.
Bethels story is widely accepted to be the earliest encounter with the blackeyed kids often abbreviated to beks or blackeyed children, although, according to thoughtco, reports of beks spiked in 20. Jul 27, 2019 congratulations, you just met your first blackeyed kids beks. You should read the whole encounter of brians run in with these two entities but in a nutshell, he was in his car and two of them wanted. However, the genesis of the blackeyed child myth appears to predate brickleys blog post and book and to have originally emerged in a story posted by brian bethel, from abeline, texas, on a ghost. Blackeyed children or blackeyed kids are an urban legend of supposed paranormal creatures that resemble children between the ages of 6 and 16, with pale skin and black eyes, who are reportedly seen hitchhiking or panhandling, or are encountered on doorsteps of residential homes. Then, david talks about the haunting of sweet springs, a historic location in west virginia that has hosted many historical dignitaries, served as a tuberculosis hospital, and had a mysterious native american past. Since then the reported sighting of black eyed children have skyrocketed. On january 16, 1998, a man named brian bethel posted online to a newsgroup and told an account of his experience with a very strange and frightening male preteen duo. Revised 2nd edition that includes an additional chapter from brian bethel reflecting on his encounter. Tags black eyed children brian bethel david weatherly nick redfern works full time as a writer, lecturer, and journalist. Listen to somewhere in the skies episodes free, on demand.
Outside, you see a pair of trendilydressed, oliveskinned teenagers. So, you may well ask, why am i mentioning this now, six years later. Mar 1, 2020 if they ask for help dont let them in see more ideas about black eyed kids, black and ask for help. Two boys came by and asked for a ride home explaining that they were on their way to the movies and had forgotten to bring money. In his story, two children not quite teens, but close approached him as he sat in his car while parked in a parking lot. A fairly famous account was relayed by writer brian bethel, this inspired many to come forward with their stories in 1998 he encountered the black eyed children in abilene, texas. On episode 29 of somewhere in the skies, ryan speaks with brian bethel, arguably the first ever witness to come across the blackeyed kids beks phenomenon. Since then the number of stories of run ins with black eyed children have steadily increased. Blackeyed children or blackeyed kids are an american contemporary legend of supposed paranormal creatures that supposedly resemble children between. In the early morning hours of january 16, 1998, abilene reporternews journalist and longtime student of the occult, brian bethel, laid out the foundation for a modern day urban legend. If i am not mistaken, brian bethel is the one who made the first documented encounter back in the 1950s about the beks. Mythological creatures, fantasy creatures, mythical creatures, scary legends, legends and myths, spooky stories.
It comes from a man named brian bethel, a respected journalist, whose story first began to circulate in the late 1990s. Some reports place the origins of the blackeyed children in the 1980s, but most sources agree they entered the urban legend canon in 1996 with reporter brian bethels leaked email. Black eyed children or black eyed kids are an urban legend of supposed paranormal creatures that resemble children between the ages of 6 and 16, with pale skin and black eyes, who are reportedly seen hitchhiking or panhandling, or are encountered on doorsteps of residential homes. One night, he was getting into his car, which was parked outside a movie theater, when two young boys approached and knocked on his window. The black eyed children legend is said to have originated from texas journalist brian bethel in the late 1990s. Every halloween, texans get ready for trickortreaters by stocking up on candy, setting out pumpkins, and touching up the halloween.
One night, reporter brian bethel was in the process of paying bills before two strange, hooded boys approached his car. Its late at night, youre all alone in your home and its very dark outside. Brian bethel a journalist was the first to write about his story in the 1990s. Mar 30, 2020 brian bethel was one of the first people to document having met black eyed children in real life. Just recently, david decided to put out a new version of the book, a revised 2nd edition, and. The putative origin of the blackeyed kids legend is a 1998 ghostrelated mailing list post by brian bethel in which he related an encounter with those darned blackeyed kids outside a movie. See more ideas about black eyed kids, eye black, creepy. Ryan speaks with brian bethel, arguably the first ever witness to come across the blackeyed kids beks phenomenon. Bethel claims to have had a firsthand encounter with the blackeyed children in.
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