Maybe it was when the baby stared blankly at a corner of the room as if seeing something she couldn't. It gives a very eerie feeling. She might have felt completely helpless and terrified not knowing what was going on or how to protect the baby.
It might be that she was in a somewhat isolated place babysitting. When she went to check on a strange sound outside, she saw a figure in the yard that disappeared in an instant. That sudden appearance and disappearance in a place where she was responsible for a baby would be extremely frightening. She would be worried about the safety of both herself and the baby.
The scariest part could be when she heard a strange voice but couldn't find the source.
Perhaps she got a new job or had to focus more on her studies. So she didn't have the time to babysit any longer. For instance, if she got a part - time job at a local store, the working hours would conflict with the babysitting hours. And she had to choose the job to earn more money for her future plans like saving up for college.
Unusual behavior from the children can be really frightening. For example, if they start talking to someone who isn't there or acting in a way that is completely out of character. It makes you wonder what is wrong with them or if there is something else in the house influencing them.
Well, perhaps there were some challenges. Maybe the baby wouldn't stop crying at first, but she managed to calm it down by singing a lullaby. Then they had a really fun time reading picture books together. And at the end of the night, when the parents came back, she felt a sense of accomplishment and also a bit sad because it was her last time babysitting for that family.
The isolation. When you're alone on the Appalachian Trail in a horror - like situation, it's terrifying. There's no one around for miles, and help is far away. If something bad happens, like getting injured or being chased by an unknown entity, you feel completely helpless.
As I haven't read it, it could be the unknown. Maybe there are strange creatures specific to South Africa that are really terrifying. Like the Tokoloshe, a mischievous and often malevolent spirit in South African folklore.
I don't know the specific details of her last babysitting horror story. Maybe there was a strange noise in the house, or the baby suddenly behaved very oddly, which scared her a great deal.
For me, it's when something seems to be not right with the kids. For example, if a normally calm kid suddenly becomes very agitated for no obvious reason. Or if a kid starts acting in a very strange and out - of - character way. In one story, a kid just stared blankly at the wall for hours without blinking while the babysitter was there. It was really creepy. Another aspect is when there are unexplained events like objects moving on their own. In a babysitting situation, you are responsible for the safety of the kids, and these strange happenings make you feel like you're not in control.
One of the scariest parts is when you sense something is wrong but can't explain it. For example, a babysitter might feel like they're being watched, but there's no one there. And then things start to move on their own, like toys or furniture. It's really creepy and makes you feel vulnerable especially when you're responsible for a child's safety.
The scariest part could be when she realizes that she is completely alone and there is no way to escape the terrifying situation she's in.
The idea of something supernatural being involved is really frightening. When there are signs of ghosts or other unworldly entities, like the baby staring at something that the babysitter can't see, it gives a sense of a reality that is beyond our normal understanding and control.