There are cases where in the foster system, children are moved around frequently. For example, a young girl was shifted from one foster home to another almost every six months. This constant upheaval led to her having severe emotional and psychological problems. She couldn't form stable relationships or feel a sense of belonging anywhere.
In some horror stories of the foster system, children are placed with foster families who have ulterior motives. There was a situation where a foster family only took in children to get the financial support that came with fostering. They neglected the children's educational and emotional needs. The children were left in a dilapidated house with little to no supervision and were often left hungry.
One horror story is about water contamination. In some fracking areas, chemicals used in the process have leaked into groundwater. This has led to undrinkable water for local residents. Cattle have also been affected as they drank the polluted water and got sick.
One horror story could be about the shunning practice. When a member decides to leave or is expelled, they are often shunned by their family and friends within the Jehovah's Witness community. For example, a person who starts to question the teachings and chooses to step away may find themselves completely cut off from their loved ones. This can lead to extreme emotional distress, feelings of isolation, and in some cases, long - term psychological damage.
One well - known example is the case of Carl Tanzler. He was so obsessed with a patient named Elena Milagro de Hoyos that after she died, he took her body and tried to preserve it, even living with it for years. It was a truly macabre situation that horrified the local community when it was discovered.
In another instance, a man was yandere for his neighbor. He would secretly take pictures of her through her window. He then started leaving dead animals on her doorstep as a 'gift'. The woman was terrified and moved away after calling the police.
I heard about a case where a family was on a road trip. Their GPS directed them to a so - called 'shortcut' which turned out to be a dirt road in the middle of a forest. As they drove further, the road got worse and worse until their car got stuck. They were miles away from any help and it took hours for them to be rescued. It was a real nightmare.
Well, for a couch story, I once heard about someone who bought a used couch on Craigslist. When they got it home, they found a hidden compartment under one of the cushions. Inside was an old diary. It was a bit spooky but also really interesting. As for a horror story, a friend of mine answered an ad for a cheap apartment on Craigslist. When she went to see it, the person showing it was really creepy. He kept making inappropriate comments and she felt really unsafe. So she left right away.
One example is in a mobile game where a player thought they were just buying a one - time cool - looking weapon for a few dollars. But later, they found out it was part of a subscription - like system where they were being charged every week without realizing it clearly at first. It was really a horror story for their wallet.
One diarrhea horror story is when I was on a long road trip. There were very few rest stops around. Suddenly, I got a really bad stomachache and diarrhea hit me hard. I was sweating and praying that we would find a place soon. It was so uncomfortable and embarrassing as I was with friends.
There are quite a few trampoline horror stories. For example, some trampolines have a net around them to prevent falls. But in one case, a child got tangled in the net in a very bad way. The child panicked and in the struggle, got a minor head injury. Also, there have been cases where trampolines with worn - out springs have caused unexpected bounces. A person could be jumping normally and then suddenly be launched much higher than expected due to a faulty spring, leading to a hard fall and potential fractures.
There have been stories about facial recognition systems in some stores. A customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter due to a glitch in the facial recognition software. The store security confronted the innocent customer in a very public and embarrassing way, causing a great deal of distress to the person. This shows how biometrics can go wrong and have a negative impact on people's lives.