One time, I knew a really cheap person. They would never tip at restaurants. Once, the waiter went out of their way to make sure their meal was perfect as they had special requests. But at the end, this cheap person just left without leaving a single cent. The waiter was so disappointed. It was like they didn't value the service at all.
There was this cheap guy in my apartment building. He used to take everyone's newspapers in the morning. He thought it was okay just to take what wasn't his. He never bought his own. One day, he took the wrong one that had a really important document in it for an old lady. She was so worried and he didn't even care at first when she asked him about it. Eventually he gave it back, but it was a horrible experience for her.
Sure. There was a cheap home where the neighbors were extremely noisy all the time. They had parties every night with loud music blaring until the early hours of the morning. It made it impossible for the new homeowners to get any sleep.
One common theme is taking advantage of others. Like in the story of the person who didn't tip the waiter, they were taking advantage of the waiter's service without giving proper compensation. Another theme is being selfish about resources. Just like the roommate who turned off the heat, they were only thinking about their own savings and not the comfort of others. Also, a lack of respect for others' property, like the guy who took everyone's newspapers.
Sure. One horror story could be a customer waiting for hours at a restaurant for their food which never came right. The staff was unapologetic and just kept making excuses about the kitchen being busy. Another might be a customer ordering a product online, and it arrives damaged, but the company refuses to offer a refund or replacement without a long and difficult argument.
A young couple on a tight budget for Valentine's Day decided to have a movie night at home. They rented an old romantic movie from the library for free. They made popcorn using kernels they had at home. They cuddled on the couch and watched the movie, sharing a box of chocolates that was on sale. It was a cozy and inexpensive way to celebrate the day of love.
Sure. In one cheap wedding, the couple thought they could save money by making their own paper flower decorations. But on the day of the wedding, it rained and all the paper flowers got wet and ruined. The venue looked so sad and dreary without proper decorations.
There was a case where a person bought a really cheap home. Little did they know that the plumbing was in a horrible state. Every time they flushed the toilet or turned on the faucet, water would leak all over the place. It cost a fortune to fix, which defeated the purpose of buying a cheap home.
A couple decided to have a really cheap wedding. They hired a budget caterer. The food was of such poor quality. The chicken was undercooked and the vegetables were wilted. Many guests got sick after the wedding. It was a nightmare for the newlyweds as they received a lot of complaints.
One 'as is horror story' could be about an old, abandoned house. People say that at night, strange noises come from it. There are whispers and creaking sounds, as if the house itself is alive. Shadows move across the broken windows, and those who dare to get close feel a sudden chill in the air.
One horror story is about an old, abandoned asylum. People say at night, you can hear the screams of the patients who were once tortured there. The hallways are dark and cold, and there are strange markings on the walls.
One horror story is about an old, abandoned mansion. People say that at midnight, strange noises come from it. Lights flicker in the empty rooms, and there are reports of shadowy figures moving around. It's said that a family was brutally murdered there decades ago, and their spirits still haunt the place.