Can you give examples of unexpected horrors in HGTV Horror Stories?

Yes. There may be a top story about a family that turned a rundown farmhouse into a cozy and stylish family home. HGTV might also have a top story about an urban apartment that was completely transformed with smart storage solutions. And a story about a house that was decorated with all - recycled materials could be part of the top stories too. Here, they are not only showing great design but also promoting environmental - friendly ideas.

Sure. One example is getting harassed or receiving inappropriate messages. Some users can be very forward and disrespectful. Another is finding out that the person you've been talking to is actually in a relationship already.

A fanfic set in a historical drama fandom could have a lower - class character unexpectedly propose to a noble. This goes against the social norms of the time in the story. The fanfic would likely delve into the reactions of the surrounding characters, the difficulties they face due to their different social standings, and how they try to make the relationship work in spite of the unexpected nature of the proposal.

One rider had a harrowing experience on a ferry. They were standing on the deck when a huge wave crashed over the side. The force of the water almost knocked them overboard. They were clinging to the railing for dear life. It was an unexpected and very scary situation that they'll never forget.

A 'creampie horror story' could be about a cursed dessert competition. A contestant makes a 'creampie' but during the judging, the 'creampie' starts to ooze a black liquid and strange noises come from it. Everyone in the room is horrified.

My phone took a picture of me while I was sleeping and sent it to an unknown number.

Sure. A popular theme is the haunted house. It represents a place filled with dark secrets and often has ghosts or other spooky entities. Another example is the cursed object theme. This could be a doll that brings misfortune to whoever possesses it. Also, the theme of body horror, like mutations or abnormal physical changes, is quite common.

Well, the theme of madness is quite prevalent in horror. Characters going insane and doing unthinkable things create a lot of horror. For instance, a scientist driven mad by his unethical experiments. Another theme is the theme of the otherworldly invasion. Aliens or creatures from another dimension coming to Earth to take over or cause chaos. Also, the theme of the undead, like zombies or vampires, is very popular in horror stories.

One theme is the end of the world. Many horror stories explore what would happen if the world was ending due to some apocalyptic event, like a zombie apocalypse or a global pandemic that turns people into monsters. Another theme is the lost in a strange and dangerous world. For example, a character finding themselves in a parallel dimension filled with nightmarish creatures. And the theme of the untrustworthy nature is also there. In horror, you can't always trust the people around you as they might be part of the horror.

One possible horror story could be about a renovation project gone wrong. Maybe the contractors hired through HGTV in Mexico were not as reliable as expected. They could have cut corners, used sub - standard materials, and left the homeowners with a half - finished, shoddy - looking place. For example, the plumbing might be faulty, causing leaks and water damage, or the electrical work could be dangerous, posing a fire hazard.