188: Nightmare Fuel or Fiction?..
Two Hot Takes
Deep Dive
Why did the woman in the first story feel targeted by the Tinder stalker?
She felt targeted because the stalker appeared in front of her apartment, even though she never mentioned where she lived and had only briefly messaged him on Tinder.
Why did the writer of the second story install a security camera after the stalker incident?
She installed a security camera because she felt unsafe and wanted to protect herself after the stalker's threatening behavior.
Why did the family in the third story feel better after moving to a new house?
They felt better because they were no longer experiencing sleep paralysis, sleepwalking, and other paranormal activities that occurred in their old house.
Why did the woman in the fourth story record herself sleeping?
She recorded herself sleeping to prove to her friend that she did not snore, but the recording captured a creepy voice saying 'that's it' in the background.
Why did the writer of the fifth story feel that someone was living in their crawl space?
She felt someone was living in the crawl space because of strange handprints on the window, a loud boom in the ceiling, and a heavy roach infestation.
Why did the friend in the sixth story feel that Brian was going to die in a car accident?
The friend had a strong premonition that Brian would die in a car accident, and Brian himself had a similar feeling and even left a note for his father.
Why did the writer of the seventh story believe her boyfriend was drugging her?
She believed her boyfriend was drugging her because she woke up with unexplained bruises and tested positive for a sedative she had never taken, leading her to suspect the chamomile tea he gave her.
- The woman never disclosed her address to the man.
- The stalker showed up at her apartment weeks after sending unsolicited lewd photos and videos.
- Experts identify seven types of stalkers, highlighting the seriousness of this issue.
- Stalking affects a significant portion of the population, with studies showing up to 16% of women and 7% of men experiencing it in their lifetime.
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