I heard of a grandparent who spread false rumors about their grandchild in the family. They said the grandchild was stealing money when in fact it was a complete lie. This led to the grandchild being wrongly accused and ostracized by some family members.
Some grandparents are very neglectful. There was a case where the grandparent was supposed to be babysitting the grandchild but instead just sat in front of the TV all day. The grandchild was left to fend for themselves and ended up getting hurt while trying to get something from a high shelf. The grandparent didn't even notice until much later.
A really awful story is about a grandparent who was emotionally abusive. They would constantly compare their grandchild to other children in a negative way. They would say things like 'Your cousin is so much smarter than you, what's wrong with you?' This constant put - down made the grandchild very insecure and have low self - confidence as they grew up.
One horror story is about a grandparent who constantly criticized their grandchild's appearance. They would make mean remarks like 'You're so fat, no one will ever like you.' This really damaged the child's self - esteem.
There are cases where grandparents' visitation rights are completely ignored. Say, the new partner of a single parent doesn't like the grandparents. Without any real justifiable reason, they influence the parent to stop the grandparents from having any contact. The grandparents, who may have been very involved in the child's life from birth, are left heartbroken and with no legal recourse in some situations because the legal system can be slow and difficult to navigate.
Here's another. 'I found a doll in the attic. Its eyes followed me as I left.' This creates a sense of unease in just two sentences. The idea of a doll having some sort of awareness and the fact that its eyes seem to move on their own is quite creepy. It plays on the common fear of inanimate objects coming to life or having an otherworldly presence. In many horror stories, dolls are often used as a symbol of something sinister because they can look so human - like yet be so lifeless, and this two - sentence story captures that essence of horror.
They can document everything. Keep records of their relationship with the grandchild, like photos, videos, and any communication. If there's a court case, this evidence can be very helpful. For example, if the custodial parent claims the grandparents are a bad influence, but there are pictures of them happily baking together, it shows otherwise.
One example could be 'The Slime People' novelization. It often had a very simplistic plot and the characters were not well - developed. Another might be some of the more derivative works that were just cashing in on the horror trend of the 80s without adding much new.
Bad back stories can come from different aspects. Consider a soldier who has seen the horrors of war. They might have witnessed the death of their comrades, been physically injured, and developed post - traumatic stress disorder. This is a very bad back story that affects their normal life. In the business world, someone who was wrongly accused of fraud at work. Their reputation was ruined, they lost their job, and it was difficult for them to find new employment. Additionally, a person who was rejected by a loved one in a cruel way, perhaps publicly humiliated, can carry that as a bad back story and find it hard to trust others in future relationships.
One example could be a story full of grammar mistakes like 'I go to store yesterday'. It's a bad English story because the correct form should be 'I went to the store yesterday'.
One bad life story could be constantly facing job rejections despite numerous efforts. It makes a person feel worthless and full of self - doubt.
One example could be 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'. The boy repeatedly lied about a wolf attacking the sheep, and when the real wolf came, no one believed him. Another is 'Hansel and Gretel' where the children disobeyed their parents by wandering into the forest and then faced the danger of the witch. Also, 'Pinocchio' is a story about a puppet who often misbehaved by lying, which made his nose grow longer.
One example could be 'Duke Nukem Forever'. It had a story that was all over the place and failed to engage players on a deeper level. The plot was filled with clichés and the narrative progression felt forced.