There was a story where a computer programmer was writing a code that relied heavily on the value of pi. But due to a glitch in the system, the value of pi got distorted in the code. This led to the program creating all kinds of spooky glitches in the software, like faces appearing on the screen that weren't supposed to be there and files getting corrupted in a very eerie way.
I heard of a story where a person was shopping at Kroger and accidentally dropped a small item. An overzealous security guard accused them of stealing and made a big scene right there in the store. The customer tried to explain that it was an accident but the guard wouldn't listen. It was really embarrassing for the customer and made them feel like a criminal for no reason.
Sure. There was a case where a factory was disposing of its waste in an improper way. The EPA was supposed to oversee this, but there were some loopholes in their inspection process. The waste seeped into the ground and contaminated a large area of underground water. People living in the nearby area started getting sick with strange illnesses. Eventually, it took a huge effort and a lot of money to try to clean up the contaminated water.
There was a case where a young woman started taking Prozac for mild depression. After a few weeks, she began having vivid and disturbing nightmares every night. These nightmares were so intense that she was afraid to go to sleep. She also noticed that she was losing her appetite completely and started losing a lot of weight in a short period, which was not healthy at all.
There was a story about a group of tourists who went off the marked trails in Yellowstone. They stumbled upon a hot spring that wasn't on the regular tourist maps. One of them accidentally slipped and fell into the scalding hot spring. The others were horrified as they couldn't do much to save their friend. It was a tragic and terrifying incident.
Sure. There was a case where a large group of nutria overran a small nature reserve. They ate all the young shoots of the native plants that were being carefully conserved for a re - vegetation project. This completely derailed the project as the plants were crucial for the ecosystem restoration. The reserve had to invest a lot more money and time to try and control the nutria population and replant the damaged areas.
A story goes that a young man was exploring an old mine near Gatlinburg. As he went deeper into the mine, he started to feel a sense of dread. His flashlight began to flicker and then went out completely. In the pitch blackness, he heard what sounded like chains rattling and the faint moaning of a human voice. He tried to find his way out but kept getting turned around. Eventually, he managed to stumble out of the mine, shaken and terrified.
There's this Allegiant horror story about a family. The Allegiant had a new policy where families were to be separated based on some arbitrary criteria. This family fought against it, but the Allegiant sent in enforcers. These enforcers were like faceless terrors, and they took the family members away one by one. The remaining family members were left in a state of despair and fear, constantly looking over their shoulders, not knowing when they would be next.
Sure. There was a customer who hired a painter from Thumbtack. The painter said he would use high - quality paint and complete the job in two days. But when he started, he used very cheap paint that smelled terrible and took over a week to finish. He also made a mess all over the house with paint splatters on the furniture and floors.
There is a 'Waldorf Horror Story' about a gardener who worked in the grounds of a Waldorf estate. One day while trimming the hedges, he saw a pair of glowing eyes peering at him from the bushes. As he moved closer to investigate, a gust of cold wind blew and the eyes disappeared. He later heard from an old - timer that there were rumors of a strange creature that haunted the gardens many years ago. Since then, he always felt a bit on edge while working there.
There's a story about a group of hikers in Nevada. They decided to explore an area that was known to be a bit off - the - beaten - path. As they walked deeper into the desert, they started to feel like they were being watched. At first, they thought it was just their imagination, but then they heard strange howling sounds. The howls seemed to be coming from all directions. They quickly tried to find their way back, but it was as if the landscape had changed. They were lost and terrified. Eventually, after what felt like hours, they found a road and were able to get help.