True story scary stories: What are some real - life experiences that make for truly terrifying stories?

A friend of mine had a scary experience with Ambien. After taking it, they became extremely disoriented. They called the wrong people in the middle of the night, saying all sorts of strange things. They also had a sense of panic like something bad was going to happen. It took a while for them to feel normal again after that incident. Ambien can have some unpredictable and scary side effects.

One scary reservation story could be when a person made a reservation at a supposedly haunted hotel. They arrived late at night and the lobby was dimly lit. The receptionist gave them a key to a room that was at the end of a long, creaky corridor. When they entered the room, they felt a sudden chill. In the middle of the night, they heard strange noises like whispers and footsteps outside the door. They were too scared to even look through the peephole.

One scary astral projection story is about a person who felt like they were being chased by a dark shadowy figure during their projection. They could hear its heavy breathing and felt an overwhelming sense of dread. It was as if this entity was trying to prevent them from returning to their body.

A guy had his webcam on while working late at night. Suddenly, the webcam light flickered and when he checked, there were these strange symbols that seemed to be drawn on his screen in a really short time. He couldn't explain it and it made him feel very uneasy. He immediately unplugged the webcam.

Well, there was this story where a single woman lived alone. One evening, she heard strange noises coming from her basement. When she went to check, she saw the silhouette of a man at the bottom of the stairs. She quickly ran back to her bedroom, locked the door and called the police. It was a long and scary wait until the police arrived. The thought of someone being in her house without permission was just dreadful.

A really scary road story involves getting lost on a backroad. You keep driving, hoping to find your way back to a main road. But as you drive, you notice that the same landmarks keep appearing over and over again. It's like you're in some sort of time loop. The feeling of being trapped and not knowing how to get out is absolutely terrifying.

One scary story is about a haunted house where strange noises and apparitions are constantly witnessed. Another is a tale of a cursed forest where people get lost and never return.

John Wayne Gacy is another example. He was known as the 'Killer Clown'. He would lure young boys to his home, torture and kill them, then bury their bodies in his basement. His dual life as a seemingly normal man who participated in community events and his secret, murderous side is truly a disturbing real - life psychopath story.

One real scary story is about a haunted house where strange noises and apparitions were witnessed by multiple people. It sent chills down their spines.

Yes. Some stories in 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' are based on real - life fears and superstitions. For example, the fear of the unknown in the dark is a very common human fear that is exploited in these stories. The settings like old, abandoned houses or cemeteries are often inspired by real places that people find spooky.