The Black-Eyed Kids Are Back—And This Time, They Knocked

Byondrs, gather 'round the flickering candle of our eerie digital nook. As the air chills and the autumn leaves whisper tales of decay, an old specter revisits—yes, the Black-Eyed Kids. Last seen by a trembling homeowner in rural Nebraska, these ghostly children are back, not just to haunt, but to knock eerily on the doors of the unsuspecting at the witching hour.

Chilling Encounter on Elm Street: No Sleep Tonight

The stillness of a starless night was broken by the unexpected: a knock, gentle yet persistent. A lone homeowner, known among our chattering Byondrs as Mr. H, peered through his peephole to meet eyes—deep, dark, and soulless. The Black-Eyed Kids. As legends suggest, these are no ordinary children. Their eyes, black as void, reveal no soul within.

According to a chilling account on TrueHauntings, Mr. H experienced a dread like no other, his heart clinging to the ribs as though to escape the terror. "Their voices were monotone, and they asked to be let in, to use the phone," he recounts. But wise from tales told right here among us, he did not open the door.

Black-eyed children caught on CCTV

Credit: Image captured from Mr. H's home CCTV. See the full eerie footage at TrueHauntings

Are they ghosts, demons, or something else entirely? Skeptics scoff, attributing the phenomena to urban legends and overactive imaginations fueled by the digital age's shadowy corners. Yet, those who've encountered them whisper warnings: never let them in, never look them in the eyes, and most importantly, guard your threshold.

So, Byondrs, as night falls and the unseen wander more boldly, remember—the veil is indeed thin, and not all knocks are to be answered. While skeptics dismiss, those who've faced the hollow gaze of the Black-Eyed Kids know some truths lurk only in the darkness, ever waiting, ever persistent. Sleep tight, and perhaps…it's best to ignore that knock.

Written by Raven Quinn, who spends her nights researching hauntings and avoiding phone calls. She’s not real. Her sources are. And so are her editors. ©2025 BYONDR. BYONDR is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved.