Getting stuck in a natural disaster like an earthquake or a flood while traveling is terrifying. I was in a coastal town when a tsunami warning was issued. Everyone was running for higher ground. The chaos and the fear in people's eyes were overwhelming.
One really scary thing that can happen while babysitting is when the power goes out unexpectedly. It's dark, and the babysitter has to keep the children calm while also being worried about what might be lurking in the darkness. Another is if the babysitter finds some strange symbols drawn on the walls by the kids, but the kids claim they didn't do it. It gives a very eerie feeling. Moreover, if the phone lines go dead while babysitting and there's no way to call for help in case of an emergency, that's also quite terrifying. For instance, if there was a strange noise outside and the babysitter couldn't call anyone for assistance.
I stayed in a budget hotel in India. The power went out in the middle of the night. When I asked the staff what happened, they said it was just a 'normal' thing. Then they brought me a candle and some chai. We ended up sitting in the lobby, sharing travel stories with other guests by candlelight. It was a really unique and funny experience. Also, the monkeys in some areas can be really mischievous. They might steal your food right from your hands if you're not careful, which is both annoying and funny.
One scary scenario is when the water starts to bubble up in a really unnatural way while snaking. It could be a sign of a blocked pipe with something really nasty like a big mass of hair and waste that has been there for ages and is now being disturbed. Another spooky thing is when you pull the snake out and there are things stuck to it that you can't identify, like strange, gooey substances or small, unrecognizable objects.
Running out of air unexpectedly is also a nightmare. There are accounts of snorkelers who misjudged the time they could stay underwater and found themselves gasping for air while still far from the surface. Another scary thing is getting lost underwater, especially in areas with poor visibility. Snorkelers may not be able to find their way back to the boat or the shore, which can cause a great deal of panic.
Hikers' clumsy moments can be really funny. Like when someone tries to jump over a small stream and ends up falling right into it. Or when people are trying to balance on a log bridge and they do all sorts of wobbly moves. These are the moments that create great memories and funny stories to tell later.
One interesting thing is stumbling upon a hidden cave. You might find some unique rock formations or even some small animals that have made the cave their home. It's like discovering a secret world within the hiking area.
Well, sometimes your flashlight can go out at the most inconvenient moment. Like when you're in the middle of a really narrow part of the cave. You end up fumbling around in the dark and bumping into walls, which is quite funny if you think about it later. Another funny thing is when you try to communicate with your friends in a really echoey part of the cave and your voices get all distorted, making it sound like you're speaking some alien language.
If a scary neighbor starts following you around, it's really frightening. You don't know what they might do. They could be planning something bad. I knew someone whose neighbor followed her to the store and back home. She was so scared that she called the police. The whole situation made her feel very unsafe in her own neighborhood.
One scary thing is when the staff behaves oddly. For example, if they keep staring at you in a creepy way or seem overly nervous. It gives you a really bad feeling right from the start.
A new hearse driver got lost on the way to the cemetery. He ended up driving around in circles for hours. When he finally found the place, he was so embarrassed that he told the story to everyone there, and they all had a good laugh about it. It's not every day you see a hearse going in circles like that.