Disturbing Things from Around the Internet [Vol. 13]

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Liminal spaces and eerie atmospheres in video games like "No Players Online" and real-life stories like Selene Delgado and Fairdale's superstorm highlight the themes of isolation and fear. Tragic events like the Neal family's encounter with William Jones and the unsolved case of Joanna Lopez underscore the lingering impact of loss and mystery on those left behind.

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  • The concept of liminal spaces, often explored in video games like "Garry's Mod" and "Silent Hill," highlights the eerie fascination with isolation and transition, intensifying autophobia and loneliness.
  • The mysterious disappearances of Selene Delgado, Joanna Lopez, and the devastating 2015 Fairdale superstorm underscore the lasting impact of tragedy, loss, and unresolved mysteries, urging online communities to delve deeper into these haunting narratives.

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  • What are liminal spaces?

    Transitional areas evoking eerie fascination due to their nature.

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Summary

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Liminal spaces and eerie mysteries unravel online.

  • Liminal spaces evoke a sense of eerie fascination due to their transitional nature, with the concept gaining popularity online through various media forms.
  • Video games like "Garry's Mod" and "Silent Hill" have long utilized liminal spaces, creating eerie atmospheres through isolation and stagnant environments.
  • "No Players Online," an indie horror game, intensifies the feeling of loneliness in liminal spaces by emphasizing the absence of other players.
  • Autophobia, the fear of being alone, is heightened in liminal spaces, whether experienced in reality or through gaming, showcasing the terror of isolation.
  • FlorecitaDreams, a YouTube channel, delves into the unsettling story of Selene Delgado, a potentially fabricated missing person used in eerie broadcasts.
  • Channel 5 in Mexico featured a segment on missing persons, with Selene Delgado's mysterious case becoming a focal point due to her repeated appearances.
  • Channel 5's Twitter antics in 2019 and 2020 included posts related to Selene Delgado, sparking urban legends and online discussions about her existence.
  • Despite online speculation, Selene Delgado is believed to be a real person, with her story shrouded in mystery and perpetuated by internet rumors.
  • A superstorm in 2015 ravaged the central United States, with Fairdale, a small town, bearing the brunt of the destruction from multiple tornadoes.
  • Clarence Schultz's encounter with a tornado during the 2015 superstorm in Fairdale paints a harrowing picture of the devastation and terror faced by residents.

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Tragic Storms, Intruders, and Unsolved Mysteries

  • Clarence Schultz survived a storm that destroyed his home, but his wife Geraldine and neighbor Jaqueline Klosa did not.
  • The storm on April 9th resulted in two deaths and eleven injuries, causing over $19,000,000 in damages in Fairdale.
  • Jaqueline Klosa's fear of spiders led her to not seek refuge in her basement during the storm.
  • Fairdale underwent a years-long recovery process after the storm, with scars remaining for the residents.
  • Christopher Neal, his wife Haley Coe, and daughter Charlotte encountered an intruder in their home in Michigan on December 1st, 2019.
  • William Jones, the intruder, faced 19 felony charges for killing Christopher Neal and wounding three officers.
  • Haley Coe, now raising her children alone, will forever be impacted by the loss of her husband Christopher Neal.
  • William Jones claimed innocence, stating he sought refuge in the Neal home, but faced serious charges.
  • The mysterious case of Joanna Lopez, featured in a missing notice on WMAQ in 1989 and 1991, remains unsolved.
  • Despite repeated broadcasts of Joanna Lopez's missing notice, no updates or progress have been made in finding her.

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"Joanna Lopez: Reddit's Unsolved Mystery"

  • In late 2020 and 2021, Joanna Lopez's mysterious disappearance was shared on Reddit by users u/Lukinspire and u/ChrisPolygon, with Chris's post generating significant discussion.
  • Chris's post in r/UnresolvedMysteries details the lack of information on Joanna in missing persons resources, sparking theories from others on her possible fate, including suggestions of juvenile detention or probation escape.
  • A user, u/proudeveningstar, expressed concern over Joanna's disappearance, leading to the discovery of a potential match with Jane Doe 276UFIL found deceased in Chicago, raising the possibility that Joanna may have met a tragic end.
  • Despite efforts to find closure on Joanna's case, the lack of information, obscure visuals, and minimal discussion online have shrouded her disappearance in mystery, urging others to join the search for answers.
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