A monster born in the Himalayas. A legend created on an internet forum. And violence sparked by belief alone. Heidi Wong uncovers the true stories behind The Empty Man: from ancient tulpa lore and occult thought-forms to Slender Man, online mythmaking, and the real-world stabbing that proved belief can turn fiction into reality. Head over to our Twisted Tales YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@crimehousestudios If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Twisted Tales to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Twisted Tales is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge?  Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crime House 24/7, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social YouTube: @crimehousestudios Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia Twisted Tales is hosted by Heidi Wong Instagram: @itsheidiwong TikTok: @itsheidiwong To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices