Well, first of all, dishonesty can be a big part of it. If someone lies about their appearance, job, or interests on their dating profile and it becomes clear on the date, it can be really scary. Also, excessive jealousy can be a factor. I've heard of dates where one person got jealous over the other person just looking at someone else. And then there's the element of being overly controlling. If a date tries to control what the other person eats, drinks, or says, that's really spooky on a first date.
I once heard a story where a girl went on a first date. They went to a restaurant. As they were eating, the guy suddenly got really angry at the waiter for a small mistake. He started yelling and making a huge scene. It was so embarrassing for the girl, and she was scared of how he might act in other situations. He completely ruined the date.
The release date can vary depending on the specific 'scary stories' in question. For example, if you're referring to a book series like 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark', different volumes might have been released at different times. The original books were released in the 1980s.
Once I went on a date to an old, supposedly haunted mansion-turned-restaurant. The lights were flickering all night. My date kept seeing a shadowy figure behind me. We were so freaked out that we left without even finishing our meal.
My friend had a first date at a park. They were sitting on a bench having a nice conversation when a huge gust of wind blew by. It blew my friend's hat right into a nearby pond. His date found it hilarious and they ended up spending the rest of the date trying to fish the hat out with a stick.
One time, my friend was on a first date at a really nice restaurant. They had eaten some beans earlier without realizing. Mid - conversation, a small but audible fart slipped out. They were mortified, but their date just laughed it off and said it was no big deal. It was so embarrassing for my friend at first, but in the end, it actually made the date more relaxed.
In case it smells really bad, you could excuse yourself and go to the bathroom. Spray some perfume or something when you come back. Then, when you return, change the topic to something more interesting to distract from the incident.
Well, one common thing that could go wrong is bad communication. For example, if one person just talks about themselves the whole time without showing any interest in the other. Another is having really different expectations for the date, like one thinking it's a casual coffee meet and the other expecting a fancy dinner. And sometimes, personal hygiene can be an issue. If someone shows up looking unkempt or smelling bad, that can definitely make the date awful.
One scary Tinder date story I heard was that a girl met a guy. He took her to a really isolated place for dinner. During the meal, he started acting really strange, talking about some dark and violent fantasies. She got so scared that she made an excuse to call a friend and left as soon as possible.
The unexpected elements are the scariest. Like in a date at an old cemetery, suddenly seeing a hand reaching out from behind a gravestone. It's the shock that gets you.