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Ah, Halloween – the season when we dress up to party or scream at the top of our lungs at Halloween Horror Nights.
Unfortunately, the pandemic once again rears its ugly head with cancellations; But we’re not going to let 2020 suck up all the fun, even if that means the spookiest night of the year will be a lot quieter.
After all, our little island is a hotspot for mysterious ghosts even in the most seemingly harmless places. We traveled east to the Bedok Reservoir, a popular jogging area with a dark history.
If you live in the neighborhood, it is a calm and quiet place. Watersports enthusiasts also flock for kayaking and wakeboarding, along with anglers hoping for a good catch.
That said, it is also a place that has seen more than a couple of unfortunate incidents in the area. Between 2011 and 2012, the reservoir saw a series of suicide cases that took the news by surprise.
And rumor has it that their lingering souls still roam the shores and have even given swimmers a little tug or two from the depths of the water.
Not to mention, the series of suicides began with an especially gruesome case that left us shaken. In June 2011, 23-year-old Chinese citizen Lin Xiao was found floating in the water and was considered a suicide case despite missing the upper half of his body.
The apprentice mechanic was reported to have fallen into a state of depression after arriving in Singapore. Another case that touched heartstrings was that of Madame Tan Sze Sze, 31, and her three-year-old son, as a result of a confusing custody battle.
[[nid:505899]]Even after representatives of the Interfaith Organization gathered for a prayer session to bless the park, the tragedies continued and the authorities decided to reinforce preventive measures.
You can spy on hotlines and helpful information on signs everywhere for Singapore’s Samaritans and an increase in patrols in the area.
While that may deter more potential deaths, keep an eye out for reported sightings of infamous Pontianaks around the reservoir too.
For the uninitiated, Pontianaks They are vampires from Malay and Indonesian folklore. Rather than channeling the Twilight vibes of being pale, bright, and attractive (to some), they are the embodiment of vengeful women who died in childbirth.
While they can give the illusion of looking gorgeous with long black hair, pale skin, and long white dresses to seduce the men who are their primary target, their true appearances are a terrifying sight to behold.
If you hear the soft cries of a baby, the howl of a dog or smell the sweet frangipani flowers, remember one word: run (and never look back). Stay safe and have a happy Halloween!
This article was first published in Nomads of the city.
