What are some examples of Daily Star fake stories?

Look for a lack of reliable sources. If they don't quote official statements or people directly involved, it could be a fake story. For example, if they claim a star said something but there's no quote from the star's agent or the star themselves.

A 'fake but sad story' might be a tale of a young girl who supposedly lost all her friends due to a misunderstanding. In reality, it didn't happen, but it's sad as it makes one think about loneliness and the pain of losing friends. She was said to be excluded from all group activities and was left crying in the schoolyard every day.

There's the 'Cursed Forest' fake scary story. People in the town spread rumors about a forest being cursed where strange noises were heard at night. But it was actually just some wild animals and the wind. The townsfolk made it seem scarier by adding made - up details like seeing shadowy figures that were really just tree branches in the moonlight.

One example could be exaggerated tales of heroism where a soldier claims to have single - handedly defeated an entire platoon when in reality it was a group effort. Another might be fictional accounts of battles that never took place but are made up to gain attention or sympathy.

One scary fake story could be about a haunted house where people claim to see ghosts, but it's actually just the old house making strange noises due to its dilapidated structure. Another might be a made - up tale of a monster in the woods that turns out to be a large, strange - looking tree stump that scares hikers at night. And there are those stories of alien abductions that are often just people's overactive imaginations or misinterpretations of strange lights in the sky.

One example could be a story claiming that a certain celebrity died when they're actually alive and well.

I'm not sure specifically which 'strictly stories' the Daily Star might have as it could cover a wide range of topics. It could be stories about strict rules in a particular sport, like strict doping regulations in a sports event. Or it could be about strict social norms in a community that the newspaper has reported on.

Some examples could be stories about haunted houses. For instance, a family moves into an old mansion and starts to experience strange noises at night, like creaking floors and doors slamming on their own.

One example could be a fictional story about a hero who is said to have single - handedly saved a town from a monster that doesn't really exist in our world. It's a 'good fake' because it can inspire courage in the readers. Another could be a made - up story of a hero who flew to the sun to retrieve a magic item to save his people. It shows selfless heroism in a fictional context.

One common fake story about homeless men could be that they are all lazy and don't want to work. In reality, many homeless people face complex issues like mental illness or lack of affordable housing that prevent them from getting jobs. Another might be that they are all drug addicts. While some may struggle with substance abuse, it's a stereotype that doesn't apply to all. And some false stories might claim that they are faking their homelessness for money, when most are truly in a desperate situation.