Can you share more scary backpacking stories?

There was this backpacker who set up camp near a river. During the night, he heard a loud splashing sound. At first, he thought it was just a big fish. But then he saw a huge shadow on the water's edge. It was too big to be a normal forest creature. He quickly packed his things and moved his camp further away, not daring to look back. He later found out that there had been reports of large, unknown animals in that area.

I was backpacking with a group of friends. One of my friends, who was always a bit clumsy, tripped over a small stone and tumbled down a small hill. Fortunately, it was a very gentle slope. He got up all covered in dirt and leaves, looking like a wild man. We all burst out laughing. It became a running joke for the rest of the backpacking trip.

Sure! Once I was backpacking in the mountains. I set up my tent near a small stream. In the middle of the night, I heard some rustling. I peeked out and saw a raccoon trying to steal my food. It was so clumsy that it knocked over my cooking pot and ran away in a panic. It was hilarious.

Sure. One time I was backpacking in the mountains. At night, I heard strange growling noises outside my tent. I was too scared to even peek out. I just huddled in my sleeping bag all night, hoping whatever it was would go away. In the morning, I found huge paw prints near my tent. It was probably a bear.

A couple decided to go backpacking in South America. On their journey, they faced many difficulties like getting robbed in one city. But instead of being scared off, they supported each other through it. This made their bond even stronger. They also met some amazing local people together which added more colors to their love story during the backpacking.

Sure. Once I went backpacking in the mountains. I hiked for days, passing through beautiful forests and by clear streams. I met friendly locals along the way who shared their food and stories with me. It was an amazing experience of self - discovery and connection with nature.

Sure. There was this one gay couple, Tom and Jerry. They decided to go backpacking in the mountains. They carried all their camping gear on their backs and hiked for days. Along the way, they met some really friendly people who were very accepting of their relationship. They had a great time exploring the beautiful landscapes, cooking together by the campfire at night, and sharing their dreams under the starry sky.

A firefighter once told a story about a derelict building fire. As they searched for survivors, they entered a dark room. The moment they shone their lights, they saw a bunch of rats scurrying around. The rats were so panicked by the fire that they started running towards the firefighters, which was really scary in that dangerous and smoky environment.

Sure. There's a story where a university's abandoned theater is haunted. People say that if you go there after dark, you can hear the faint sound of music and voices as if a performance is still going on. It was said that an actress died on stage many years ago and her presence still remains.

Sure. There was this one time when a barista was making a drink and the espresso machine started acting up on its own. It was making strange noises and spurting coffee everywhere in a way that didn't seem normal. Another story is about a customer who found a handwritten note in the bathroom that said some really creepy things. It made them feel really uncomfortable and they left the store right away.