There was this web hosting provider that promised unlimited bandwidth. But then they started throttling the traffic of websites that were getting a lot of visitors. A small e - commerce site was growing steadily and suddenly found their site loading very slowly. Customers started complaining and leaving bad reviews. When the site owner contacted the hosting company, they were given a bunch of excuses and no real solution.
One horror story could be that the exchange student was extremely messy. They would leave their dirty clothes all over the place, in the living room, on the stairs, and even in the kitchen. It made the whole house look like a disaster zone.
One horror story is when the exchange student was extremely messy. They would leave dirty dishes everywhere in the house, and their room was always in a complete chaos. It was a nightmare for the host family to keep cleaning up after them.
One horror story could be when the exchange student had really bad hygiene habits. They wouldn't bathe regularly, and it made the whole house smell bad. The host family was too polite at first to say anything directly, but it became a huge discomfort.
A common problem is the cultural clash. For example, some exchange students might have different ideas about personal space. They could be too close physically to the family members which can make the family feel uneasy. Another issue is the communication barrier. If the exchange student doesn't speak the language well, misunderstandings can easily occur. For instance, they might not understand the instructions about using the appliances in the house and end up breaking something.
Sure. There was a case where a website's hosting on Godaddy had constant downtimes. The site owner would get little to no warning, and when they contacted support, they were told it was due to'maintenance' but it happened so often that it was clear there was a bigger problem. This led to a significant loss of traffic for the website.
Sure. There was an exchange student who was constantly on the phone or computer at a very loud volume, especially late at night. It disrupted the sleep of the host family. The family tried to talk to the student about it, but they just ignored the requests.
DeviantArt might not be the first that comes to mind, but it can be a great place for hosting short stories as well. It's mainly known for art, but there are sections for literature. It has a community that appreciates creativity in all forms. You can showcase your short stories, and the site also gives you the opportunity to add illustrations or other visual elements to enhance your story if you like.