Step 6: Consume the spiders

You must now eat all of the spiders.

This may seem difficult at first, but it gets easier as you proceed. All spiders must be alive when they enter your mouth and dead when swallowed. To ensure this is done correctly, vigorous chewing is recommended.

They will not struggle.

They know their fate.

They have come to his call.

You may drink one cup of water and/or eat one slice of bread to help in the process of consumption. These may be considered another offering. They also make the spiders go down easier.

Once every spider has been consumed, you may prepare for Step 7!

Step 7: Turn Off the Lights

At 11pm, you must turn off every light in your house. We suggest you do this from the point furthest from where you heard his name and work in a spiral towards that room. Otherwise, you will need to return to the room in the dark.

You may feel uneasy. There is no reason to be afraid. You are perfectly safe!

In the spaces between glances.

In the rooms left behind.

He is with you now.

When all the lights are out. When you return to the room. In the spot where you heard his name.

Kneel again and wait for the stroke of midnight.

That’s when you can start Step 8!

Step 8: Ask the question

In the dark. After midnight has fallen. When you feel his presence behind you. Ask your question out loud.

You may not close your eyes.

You may not leave.

You must wait for a reply.

Step 9: Do Not Turn Around

Do not turn around.

We cannot stress this enough. DO NOT TURN AROUND!

Even if you feel his hot breath on the back of your neck, you have to remain quiet, still, and staring forward into the darkness.

If your question is worthy, you will hear an answer.

Do not be afraid.

The answer is the truth.

Do not let it confuse you.

After you hear the answer, you must remain alert. There will be plenty of time to consider the implications when you are safe.

Ten seconds after you hear the answer, close your eyes, and run!

Do not open your eyes. Feel through the dark. Leave the building as fast as you can!

Do not open your eyes! You cannot risk it. You cannot see him!

When you have made it outside, you may open your eyes, but do not look back towards the doorway. He is there.

He was always there.

He will always be there.

You may never return.

Step 10: Like and Share

If this easy guide worked for you, please like and share. In fact, you are compelled to like and share.

Appreciate this gift. Cherish it, then pass it on to others.

You will need to pass these instructions on to six other people. Of the six, one must not be given Step 9. You can accomplish this in any manner you wish. You may rename this guide to “9 Easy Steps”. You may rewrite Step 9 as you see fit. But you may not tell them they need to run. Do not tell them they may not look upon him.

Knowledge requires sacrifice.

This has been true for as long as we have wondered. For as long as we could formulate a question.

It does not matter if it is an email, a letter, or by spoken word. Mediums are ephemeral. Knowledge is eternal.

He is eternal.

Six may ask.

Six may be answered.

One will remain with him.