Games From The Grave - The Eleven Mile Game
The 11 Mile Game, or simply '11 Miles', is definitely more of an internet scary story than a true haunted game to play. That being said, I did base one of my university assignments off of it so I will always have a soft spot for it, so I couldn't just leave it out of the list.
To play, you will need:
One player
A vehicle (typically a car but this is not your only option)
A deep desire or wish
Before you can start the game, you need to find the right road for the job. You must begin at night, ideally on a road that is not well travelled. You need to find a road that not only takes you to the woods, but also through them. Drive along this road and let your wish guide you. You will know when you have found the right road.
Take a moment if you need it. Stop the car and prepare yourself.
Drive. Now the game can begin.
Mile One: If it gets cold, you may turn on your heating.
Mile Two: If you haven't already turned on the heater, now may be a good time to do so. You might regret it otherwise.
Mile Three: Ignore any shadows in the trees, no matter how human they might seem.
Mile Four: Ignore any voices you may hear, no matter how human they might seem.
Mile Five: Ignore the vanishing of the trees, the sudden appearance of a lake, and the glowing of the moon.
Mile Six: Ignore the returning of the trees, the disappearance of the stars, and the flickering of your headlights. If your radio turns on, ignore that too. Ignore it no matter what it says, but do not try and turn it off.
Mile Seven: Again, ignore any voices you may hear, no matter how close they sound. Do not turn around, even if it sounds like they are coming from your backseat.
Mile Eight: Slow down but do not stop. If your headlights flicker, break but do not stop. No matter how cold it gets, no matter who or what you might see, do not stop.
Mile Nine: Your vehicle may stall. If this happens, close your eyes and attempt to restart it. No matter what you may hear, do not open your eyes. When your vehicle starts, hit the gas as fast as you can and do not open your eyes again until the mile is over.
Mile Ten: Do not look in your rear view mirror.
Mile Eleven: Your vehicle may lose power but continue to move. Let it.
If you see a red light ahead, close your eyes tightly. Cover them with your hands if you must. Cover your ears with your hands if you can. Make sure that you cannot see anything.
No matter what you hear, no matter what you feel, no matter how hot it gets, do not look.
When the power returns, stop your vehicle. Open your eyes, take a moment and breathe.
Drive.
Drive until the road reaches a dead end. Stop here, relax, and close your eyes. Imagine your deepest desire, even if it has changed since you started the journey. Imagine possessing it, changes and all. Open your eyes.
If your desire was an object:
Check your boot, back seat or pocket depending on the size.
If your desire was non-material:
Return to your life as normal and check there. If it is not there, be patient. It will come.
During your journey, you must not do any of the following:
Play any sort of music
Use a mobile phone
Open the windows
Drive faster than 30mph
Leave the car
Remember – keep your eyes on the road.
