In folklore, black-eyed children are said to manipulate people by requesting rides in vehicles.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by multiple independent folklore/paranormal sources (Snopes, Atlas Obscura, Beasts of Legend) consistently describing black-eyed children requesting rides or entry as a core element of the legend.
Sources
- Black-eyed children (en.wikipedia.org)
- https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-eyed-children-urban-legend (atlasobscura.com)
- https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/black-eyed-children/ (snopes.com)
- https://beastsoflegend.com/bestiary/north-america/black-eyed-children/ (beastsoflegend.com)