Share some carnival ride horror stories.

At a certain carnival, there was a funhouse that was really terrifying. People who entered it often got lost for hours. One family went in together. As they walked through the maze - like passages, they saw distorted images of themselves in the mirrors. Then, they started hearing whispers that seemed to be coming from the walls. They panicked and tried to find their way out, but it took them a long time and they were really scared by the time they finally emerged.

Poor safety regulations often play a role in carnival ride horror stories. In some places where carnival rides are set up without strict supervision, rides might be overloaded with passengers. This can lead to rides not working properly or even collapsing. Also, inexperience of the carnival staff can be a factor. They may not know how to handle emergencies, making a bad situation even worse for the riders.

Sure. One time I got into a rideshare and the driver was smoking. The whole car smelled awful and it made me feel sick during the ride.

Some passengers told stories of being stranded on the ship for days without proper communication. They couldn't reach their families to let them know they were okay. The lack of information and the feeling of being isolated on a malfunctioning ship was truly terrifying for many.

Well, the food situation during the ordeal was horrible. With the power out, the kitchens couldn't function properly. People were given cold sandwiches most of the time, and there were long lines just to get something to eat. The whole experience was a mess.

Another common one is when the car is in a really bad condition. I once got into a rideshare where the seats were all torn and there was a strange smell. It was like the car hadn't been cleaned in ages. Also, some drivers play music extremely loudly without asking the passengers, which can be really annoying.

Some say that late at night, when the park was closing and the ride was being shut down, the animatronics made strange noises. Not the usual happy tunes they play during the day, but more like moans and creaks. The maintenance workers were a bit spooked as they thought something was wrong with the machinery at first. But even after checking, the noises continued in an eerie way, as if the ride itself had a life of its own after hours.

The scariest element is often the sense of the unknown. In a carnival, there are so many strange attractions and characters. You never know what might be lurking behind the tents or in the dark corners. For example, in the story of the haunted carousel, the girl didn't know where the strange figure came from or what it wanted.

There's a story about a little boy who was lost during Carnival. A group of Carnival performers found him and instead of just waiting for the authorities, they entertained him with their acts until his parents were found. They made sure he had a great time and didn't feel scared at all. This simple act of kindness during Carnival is really heartwarming.

One horror story could be when an officer and the ride - along witness a brutal and unexpected crime scene. They arrive at an alley to find a victim of a violent stabbing, blood everywhere. The horror lies in the suddenness and the gore of it all.