Some horror stories revolve around domestic violence. In a few unfortunate cases in Philippine marriages, one partner may be physically or verbally abusive. This not only causes harm to the victim but also creates a very hostile environment for any children involved. It's a tragic situation that some couples find themselves in.
Sure. There are stories where one partner suddenly disappears. It could be that they were involved in some illegal activities or just wanted to escape the marriage for reasons unknown. The remaining partner is left in a state of shock and confusion, having to deal with legal and emotional turmoil all alone.
Sure. There was this one time a traveler booked a flight to a beautiful island. But there were multiple flight delays, and by the time they finally reached the destination, they found out that the hotel they booked had overbooked and had no room for them. They had to scramble to find another accommodation in an unfamiliar place at a much higher cost.
Sure. There was a case where a person's entire savings were wiped out due to a bank's computer glitch. The bank wrongly transferred all the money to another account and it took months to get it back. Another one is when a bank froze an account during an important business deal because of some minor paperwork issue that could have been easily resolved.
One well - known Philippine horror story is about the White Lady. She is often said to haunt roads, especially at night. Legend has it that she was a woman who died tragically, and now her spirit lingers, scaring passers - by. Drivers sometimes claim to see her figure suddenly appear in the middle of the road.
There is also the story of the 'Tikbalang'. It's a creature that is half - man and half - horse. In Filipino folklore, it is often associated with the forest and is known to play tricks on travelers. It can lead people astray in the woods, causing them to get lost. Stories about the Tikbalang are used to warn people, especially children, not to wander too far into the forest alone.
Sure. There was a tourist who had their belongings stolen while on a crowded beach in the Philippines. They just left their bag for a moment to swim and when they came back, it was gone. And there are stories of tourists getting food poisoning from street food stalls. They ended up spending days in a local hospital instead of enjoying their vacation. Additionally, a few tourists have had bad experiences with local transportation. The drivers were reckless and overcharged them.
A small business owner was audited. The auditor found some minor discrepancies in their mileage deductions. But because of the way the IRS handled it, it seemed like a huge deal. The business owner had to go through piles of old records to prove their case. It took a lot of time away from running their business and cost them extra money in accountant fees.
Sure. A group of friends planned a vacation. They reached their destination but were not allowed to leave the hotel because of new local lockdown measures. The hotel charged them extra for extended stays and the food quality was really bad. They felt trapped and frustrated.
One common horror story is the issue of financial exploitation. In some cases, a spouse may enter the marriage with the intention of getting access to the other's wealth. They might start taking large sums of money without the partner's full consent or knowledge, leading to financial ruin for the unsuspecting spouse.
There is a horror story about a diver. He dives deep into the ocean and discovers a sunken ship. But when he enters the ship, he finds that it's filled with the bodies of long - dead sailors. As he tries to leave, the ship seems to come alive and trap him inside. He then has to fight off some sort of sea - monster that has made the ship its lair.
Here's another. I heard a scratching at my door all night. In the morning, I found deep claw marks on the outside.