Why you should never answer a midnight tap
Across Slavic villages, three rhythmic knocks on an exterior door after midnight are widely understood as the arrival of a restless spirit. Opening the door acts as a binding contract, inviting the entity to linger in corners and drain the warmth from the house. If the tapping starts, locals immediately throw a handful of salt onto the hearth and stay utterly silent.

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