What is the best tangential story you've ever heard?

There's this story about a haunted theater. An actress died during a performance on that stage many decades ago. Since then, actors and crew members have reported all sorts of strange happenings. Lights would flicker on and off during rehearsals, and sometimes you could hear the sound of a woman singing when no one was there. I once worked backstage at that theater for a short time. One day, I was alone in the dressing room, and I felt a cold breeze brush past me. I quickly left the room, thinking it might be the ghost of that actress.

I once heard a story about three friends who went on a road trip. They were an artist, a musician, and a writer. Along the way, they inspired each other. The artist painted the beautiful landscapes they saw, the musician composed a song inspired by the journey's rhythm, and the writer penned a story about their adventure. It was a 'threesome' in the sense of a great combination of creative minds.

There's a spooky story about a cemetery. Legend has it that a witch was buried there long ago. Every full moon, her spirit rises. She lures people into the cemetery with a soft voice. If you follow the voice, you get lost among the tombstones and can't find your way out until the sun comes up.

There was a girl who was bullied in high school. Years later, she became a successful entrepreneur. The bully was struggling to find a job. The girl's company was hiring, and the bully applied. The girl recognized her but still hired her. Then she worked the bully really hard, always giving her the toughest tasks. Eventually, the bully quit out of exhaustion. That was her revenge - using her success to make the bully face her own inadequacy.

A young girl's story in Pelotonia is quite remarkable. She wasn't a cancer patient herself, but her mother was. She decided to take part in the Pelotonia ride when she was just 15. She managed to get sponsors from her school, neighborhood, and local businesses. During the ride, she was determined and didn't let the long distance or the tough terrain stop her. She was a symbol of hope and determination for all the other riders and for her mother who was battling cancer at that time.

There was this couple who sold hand - painted mugs on Etsy. They had a really tough time at first, with hardly any sales. But they didn't give up. They started offering custom - made mugs with people's pets' pictures on them. A customer who ordered one of these custom mugs shared it on social media. It went viral, and soon their shop was flooded with orders. Their story is a great example of how creativity and perseverance can pay off on Etsy.

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One of the best accountability stories I know is about a group project in school. There was a team member who wasn't pulling their weight at first. But the others in the group held him accountable. They had an honest conversation about how everyone's contribution was important. Eventually, he stepped up, worked hard, and they got an excellent grade. It shows that when people are held accountable, positive things can happen.

I think 'The Monkey's Paw' is a great scary story. A family gets a magical monkey's paw that can grant three wishes. But every wish comes with a horrible consequence. For example, they wish for money and their son dies at work, so they get a compensation. It's scary as it makes you think about the unexpected and often tragic results of getting what you think you want.

A best night story for me is 'The Ugly Duckling'. It shows that no matter how different you may seem at first, you can grow into something beautiful. The poor duckling endures so much hardship and loneliness. But in the end, it turns into a magnificent swan. It gives a sense of hope and comfort, which is perfect for a night when you need some positive thoughts.