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Would you risk driving down a haunted road at night to get something you’ve always wanted? The 11 Miles Ritual is one of the freakiest online urban legends, and even if you don’t do it yourself, it’s still a fun scary story to share with your friends. Keep reading, and we’ll break down the rules for starting the ritual, instructions for each mile, and if it’s worth trying.

11 Miles Ritual Overview

According to urban legends expert Sydney Bermudez, the 11 Miles Ritual will allegedly grant your deepest desires if you can drive 11 miles down a mysterious, haunted road. Different encounters happen each mile, like hearing disembodied voices and your car losing power.

Steps
11 Miles Ritual Walk-Through Mile 1 During the first mile, it might start feeling cold inside your vehicle. If you’re shivering or feeling cold, turn on the heat to warm yourself up.
Mile 2 When you hit the second mile, the temperatures will drop even more than before. If you didn’t turn on your heat right during the first mile, definitely turn it on now so it doesn’t get any colder.[5]
Mile 3 Silhouettes and shadows will start appearing in the treeline. Do your best to avoid looking at them, and just keep your eyes on the road. If you glance over, redirect your vision as soon as possible.
Mile 4 When you hit the fourth mile, you’ll start hearing whispers in your ear. Stay focused on the road and ignore what the voices are saying, even if they sound human.
Mile 5 The trees and the environment around you will appear to vanish. Don’t worry or lose your focus. Watch the road and ignore everything else happening around you.
Mile 6 When you reach mile 6, you’re already halfway through the ritual. You’ll start driving back into the woods, but the stars will disappear from the sky. Even your headlights might flicker a little. Your radio will also immediately turn on, and a calm voice will say your biggest fears out loud. Let the voice play, but ignore everything it’s saying.[6]If you left your radio on for the whole drive, it will make a loud screech and cause you to veer off the road.
Mile 7 The whispers will come back, and they may sound like they’re coming from the backseat this time. Keep your eyes on the road in front of you, and ignore anything the voices are saying.
Mile 8 Slow down slightly when you hit the eighth mile, but never stop completely. If your headlights flicker, slow down even more because you’re going too fast. If you see or hear anything out of the ordinary, ignore it and keep driving.
Mile 9 Your vehicle will stall, but only for a moment. When it happens, close your eyes and try to restart your vehicle. If you hear anything telling you to open your eyes, ignore it and keep your eyes closed. When your car starts again, speed up and drive the rest of the mile as fast as you can.The ritual says to keep your eyes closed until you finish the ninth mile, and your intuition will let you know when you’re finished and can open your eyes. However, never drive with your eyes closed because you could cause an accident.
Mile 10 When you hit the tenth mile, the voices will stop completely. Avoid looking in your rearview mirror, because you may see something following behind you.
Mile 11 During the last mile of the ritual, your vehicle might lose power again but it will continue to move. When you see a red light appear in front of you, close your eyes. The voices will reappear, but they’ll be even louder than before. You may even feel things touching you or feel extremely warm. When your vehicle’s power returns, then stop your vehicle and open your eyes. Take a second to catch your breath and continue driving.
Dead End When you reach a dead end, stop your vehicle. You’ll be back where you first turned onto the road, but you won’t remember how you got there. Close your eyes and picture the thing you want most again so you can find it in real life.[7]If you wished for a physical object, it may have appeared in your back seat or your trunk.If you wished for something intangible, go home and wait. Your wish will come true within a few days. Expert Q&A
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