Boys night turned horror show

A Night Out Turns into a Ghostly Encounter 01:07

"Things take a disastrous turn for the worse."

• The story begins on August 13, 2011, in Taiping, China, where 19-year-old Wang Weijia and his friends, Ma Jun and Joe Guo, are at an internet cafe enjoying a long gaming session. After hours of play, Guo expresses his desire to do something more exciting since they don’t have to go to school the next day.

• Despite Weijia's hesitations about staying out late due to the ghost festival, he goes along with his friends' plans. They decide to go outside for a smoke before continuing their night.

• Concerns about the ghost festival linger in Weijia's mind, as it is a time when locals believe spirits wander the streets. Though he personally doesn't believe in ghosts, he feels uneasy about the night ahead.

The Creepy Encounter 05:20

"There's just this woman sitting on the ground."

• An hour into their car ride after leaving the cafe, the boys are driving through an increasingly desolate area. The quietness and darkness amplify the eerie atmosphere associated with the ghost festival.

• Suddenly, the car comes to a screeching halt as they spot a woman sitting in the middle of the road. She remains completely still, staring blankly at the vehicle, dressed in a floral dress with a bike propped beside her.

• Despite June’s attempts to get her to move, she does not react, leaving the friends feeling uneasy. However, June drives around her, continuing their search for something to do during this incredibly strange and spooky night.

Returning to the Intersection 07:35

"There she is... unmoved."

• After several hours of aimless driving, the friends can’t shake the memory of the woman. As the clock approaches 1:00 a.m., they decide to return to the intersection where they first saw her, hoping she has left.

• To their surprise, the woman is still there, just as they left her, raising their concern and suspicion. The eerie coincidence of her presence on the night of the ghost festival intensifies their discomfort, and they begin to question the reality of the encounter.

• The boys are filled with dread as they realize this isn’t just an ordinary night; something strange and disturbing is unfolding before them.

Encountering the Unexplained 08:33

"They were scared. But what all three of them were thinking is, we got to tell someone about her. There's something wrong with this woman. What is she doing?"

• The boys experienced a disturbing encounter with a mysterious woman, prompting a sense of urgency to report what they saw. They were unsure if she was mentally unwell or under the influence of drugs, indicating a significant concern for her well-being.

• After a night of fear, they decided to stay at June's house to discuss how to handle the situation. The weight of their experience lingered as they sought to make sense of it.

The Confident Claim of a Ghost 10:56

"You saw a ghost."

• June's mother surprised the boys by confidently stating that they had witnessed a ghost, dismissing their disbelief. Her calm acknowledgment of the supernatural resonated with the cultural significance of the town's annual ghost festival.

• Rather than showing concern, she admonished them for being out during the ghost festival, emphasizing the dangers of inciting the spirits. Her explanation suggested that such encounters are not merely chance occurrences; the ghosts are believed to actively seek out individuals.

Cultural Beliefs and Superstitions 11:19

"They target people. You were targeted."

• The boys learned about the local belief that ghosts roam freely during the festival, seeking to attach themselves to unsuspecting victims. This notion raised fears among the boys about the potential consequences of their encounter, including prolonged periods of bad luck or, more ominously, threats to their lives.

• Despite their initial skepticism, as they discussed the incident, Wei Ja began to reconsider the possibility of the woman being a ghost, particularly given her lack of reaction to the imminent danger of traffic.

Seeking Protection from the Spirits 13:25

"I know exactly what you need to do to stay safe."

• Trusting June's mother's advice, Wei Ja and June decided to visit a nearby cemetery with the aim of burning ghost money, a traditional practice intended to appease the spirits and protect themselves from any negative influence.

• Ghost money is believed to provide currency to deceased loved ones in the afterlife, as well as to bribe angry spirits. Their visit emphasized a blend of fear and cultural practice, showcasing how deeply rooted beliefs can influence actions in times of perceived peril.

The Frightening Return of the Woman 15:30

"Standing right behind June is that woman in a dress. And she's looking at both of them."

• As the boys performed their rituals, Wei Ja spotted the mysterious woman behind June, triggering a frantic and instinctive response to flee. This moment underscored the heightened tension of their situation and the extreme fear they felt.

• With June confused, reacting to the panic of his friend, he was left bewildered when he turned to confront empty space. Wei Ja's overwhelming fear drove him to sprint away, further compounding the anxiety of their eerie encounter within the cemetery.

The Disappearance of Waeja 17:24

"What happened to him? Either the ghost got him, or maybe he's in hiding somewhere."

• Two friends search a cornfield after one, Waeja, mysteriously disappears. They believe he may have been frightened by a ghost and may be hiding in the field. They call other friends to help search, but despite calling out his name, there is no sign of Waeja.

• Three days pass without any trace of him, leading the community and his parents to worry deeply. The police have been notified and are actively searching, but the mystery of Waeja's absence remains unsolved.

The Shocking News 18:22

"We found Waeja, and he was dead."

• As June, one of Waeja's friends, grapples with his disappearance, he is called by his mother to visit a police officer. The officer informs June that Waeja's body has been discovered in a nearby lake, revealing that he had drowned.

• June experiences a whirlwind of emotions, knowing how likely the news would be bad. He struggles to hold back tears as the officer mentions that June and his other friend, Guo, were with Waeja before he vanished, prompting further questioning about what happened.

Recounting the Events 19:49

"They were high on meth, driving around and hallucinated that woman."

• June explains the events leading to Waeja's disappearance in detail to the officer. The night began with the friends at an internet café, smoking and playing games. They decided to go for a drive during a ghost festival and believed they encountered a ghostly figure in the road, causing Waeja to panic and run into the cornfield.

• June highlights the significance of the ghost in his story, noting that their belief in the supernatural influenced their night. The officer listens skeptically as June recounts their experience of burning ghost money for protection in the cemetery.

The Unexpected Twist 21:03

"That woman... was not a ghost. In fact, she wasn't even real."

• The officer poses a question that keys into the truth of the story, revealing that the supposed ghost was a hallucination caused by the meth the friends had smoked. This realization changes the context of the entire night.

• It turns out that when Waeja ran into the cornfield, he did not realize that there was a lake hidden within. Being under the influence of meth, he fell in and tragically drowned as he was unable to swim. This sequence of events underscores the dangers of substance use and the deep consequences that can stem from a seemingly harmless night out.

Intoxicated Drive Home 25:59

"John was white-knuckling it the rest of the way home, navigating now with one eye shut."

• John, heavily intoxicated, struggled to focus on the road as he began his drive home. He barely managed to stay on course, hitting curbs and swerving onto the shoulder but managing to avoid danger in the nick of time.

• Despite his impaired state, he was comforted by recognizing familiar landmarks along the way, including a gas station and a billboard. Eventually, he reached Frankie's house, dropped off his friend, and continued toward his parents' home.

• Arriving home and feeling exhausted, John stumbled into his room, still in the same dirty clothes from the night before, and collapsed into bed.

Shocking Awakening 27:15

"John opened his eyes to discover he was in his bedroom, but he had no idea how he got there."

• John was abruptly awakened by voices and a shaking sensation. Upon opening his eyes, he initially saw blurred shapes that eventually came into focus as two police officers loomed over him, demanding to know what had occurred the previous night.

• In his confused and still intoxicated state, John struggled to recall the events of the night, only remembering brief moments like being at the bar and driving his friend home. His incoherent responses frustrated the officers, who proceeded to arrest him.

The Realization of Tragedy 29:30

"Inside his truck, John spotted a large object in the passenger seat that horrified him."

• After being escorted downstairs and past his visibly distraught parents, John was led to his truck. The officers gestured for him to look inside, and what he saw filled him with dread.

• As he squinted into the vehicle, he recognized with horror that there was a significant object in the passenger seat—his friend Frankie's body. The horrifying truth hit him; his drunken driving had ended in a catastrophic accident.

The Aftermath and Consequences 31:42

"Months later, John pled guilty to vehicular homicide and was sentenced to five years in prison."

• It became clear that John's reckless decision to drive while intoxicated resulted in the tragic death of Frankie, who had been leaning out of the window to get fresh air.

• John did not realize he had struck his friend with a tension wire from a telephone pole, causing irreversible damage. Believing Frankie had simply exited the car, John returned home and fell asleep, completely unaware of the consequences of his actions.

• Ultimately, the severity of this incident led John to plead guilty to vehicular homicide, resulting in a five-year prison sentence.