Tell me a 'this happened to me' scary story.

One scary event in 1999 was the Columbine High School massacre. Two students carried out a shooting spree, killing 13 people and injuring many others. It was a shocking and tragic event that changed the way schools across the United States thought about security and student mental health.

There was a dark forest known as the Forest of Whispers. Legend had it that a witch lived deep within it. A group of hikers went into the forest one day. As they walked, they noticed strange markings on the trees. Suddenly, they heard a soft whispering all around them. It was as if the trees themselves were talking. One of the hikers strayed from the group and got lost. He saw a figure in a black cloak approaching. He ran, but it seemed the forest was leading him in circles. Eventually, he was found the next day, completely mad, still muttering about the whispering figure.

Once upon a time, in an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town, there lived a lonely old woman. People said she was a witch. One night, a young girl got lost and knocked on the old woman's door seeking shelter. The old woman let her in with a strange smile. As the girl entered, she noticed the walls were covered in strange symbols. That night, she woke up to see the old woman standing over her bed, chanting in a language she didn't understand. The girl tried to run, but the doors and windows were locked. She was never seen again.

Once upon a time, in an old, abandoned house at the edge of town, there lived a ghost. People said that at midnight, you could see a faint figure in the window. One night, a curious boy decided to go there. As he approached the house, the wind howled ominously. When he got inside, he heard strange creaking noises. Suddenly, a cold hand touched his shoulder. He screamed and ran out, never to return again.

Once upon a time, in an old, abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town, there lived a ghost. People said that at midnight, you could see a pale figure floating in the attic window. A young girl, curious and brave, decided to explore the mansion one night. As she entered, the air grew cold and she heard strange whispers. She climbed the creaky stairs to the attic, and there, she saw the ghostly figure. It turned towards her, its eyes glowing red. The girl ran out of the mansion as fast as she could, never to return again.

There was a traveler who got lost in a thick forest. Night fell quickly. He found a small, dilapidated cabin. When he entered, it was eerily quiet. As he sat by the fireplace, he heard scratching on the walls. Looking out of the window, he saw a figure with long, bony fingers and a face that was just a shadow. The figure started to circle the cabin, getting closer and closer. The traveler huddled in a corner, praying for the night to end.

There was a forest known as the Darkwood. Legend had it that a headless horseman roamed there at night. A group of friends decided to camp near the forest one weekend. As they sat around the campfire, they heard the sound of hoofbeats. At first, they thought it was just a deer. But then, they saw a figure on a horse, with no head, charging towards them. They ran for their lives, leaving all their camping gear behind. The horseman chased them until they reached the safety of a nearby farmhouse.

One 1999 scary story could be about an old, abandoned house. In 1999, a group of teenagers decided to explore it. As they entered, the doors slammed shut behind them. Strange noises started coming from the attic. They saw shadowy figures moving around. It was as if the house was alive and didn't want them there. They tried to find a way out but every door they opened led to a darker, scarier room. Eventually, they huddled together in a corner, too terrified to move, waiting for the dawn to break and hoping that whatever was in the house would leave them alone.

Once upon a time, there was an old, abandoned house on the outskirts of town. People said it was haunted. One night, a curious teenager decided to go inside. As soon as he stepped through the creaky door, a cold wind blew past him. He heard strange whispers and the sound of chains rattling. He saw a shadowy figure at the end of the hall. Terrified, he tried to run, but the door slammed shut behind him. He was trapped in that house of horrors.

Once upon a time, there was an old, abandoned house at the end of a dark lane. People said it was haunted. A young girl, curious by nature, decided to explore it one night. As she entered, the door slammed shut behind her. She heard strange noises, like whispers in the wind. In the attic, she saw a shadowy figure. Terrified, she ran towards the door, but it wouldn't open. She was trapped with the unknown entity. Suddenly, she felt a cold hand on her shoulder and then everything went black.