If you thought Bloody Mary in the bathroom mirror was the creepiest slumber party game around, think again. An old ritual called red door, yellow door makes all of that look like child’s play. TikToker Megan (@thequeercrypt) explains the red door, yellow door ritual in her video.
At first, it seems innocent enough, but it can easily spiral into something much darker if not done properly. The ritual is typically performed by two people, called the traveler and the guide.
The point of the ritual is for the traveler to learn something about themselves and face something they haven’t been ready to face.
It is similar to a guided meditation, but has a history of turning into psychological torture for many individuals. Some people who have done the ritual ended up experiencing horrific things.
Megan warned viewers not to try this at home unless they are knowledgeable in occult studies and cleansing practices for protection.
The only thing necessary to complete the ritual is a dark, quiet room. Some optional items are a pillow, a timer, an alarm clock, a voice recorder, and a cup of water to force the game to an end.
First, the traveler must lie down and put their head in the guide’s lap. The traveler’s arms should be raised in the air and their eyes closed. The guide will then place their fingers on the traveler’s temple and move them in a circular motion.
Next, the guide will chant red door, yellow door, and any other color door. Meanwhile, the traveler needs to keep their arms up until they can’t anymore.
Once they lower their arms, the guide will move on to the next step by asking the traveler what they see.
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If they see doors, they must describe the doors in detail, including the color, the material, and the style of the handle. The traveler will go through the doors and explore what’s behind them, as they wish. They should pay attention to visuals, scents, noises, and feelings, describing them all to the guide.
If the traveler doesn’t see any doors when starting the ritual, they should not proceed with the ritual. If they see a man in a suit, they should ask the guide to end the ritual right away.
During the ritual, the traveler should not open any doors that are stuck or locked, unless they have the key. In addition, do not go down any stairs; only go up.
The traveler needs to let the guide know immediately if they are trapped or stuck somewhere. At that point, the guide will execute the emergency ending with the cup of water.
The guide should end the ritual if they sense the traveler is in danger or if it’s the traveler’s wish. If the traveler describes stairs that lead downward, the sound of ticking clocks, or a door that opens to a room full of clocks, the guide should end the ritual.
The sound of rushing water and any encounters with people, particularly a man in a suit or an elderly woman in a Victorian dress, also call for the ritual’s end.
To bring the traveler back to reality, they need to make their way back to the point where they started the ritual, closing any doors along the way.
By Emily Chan
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