Scary Stories For Dark Dreams - Glitch Vol. 04 | ATRD Podcast
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Deep Dive
Why did the grandmother's behavior change so drastically?
The grandmother's behavior changed due to a sudden onset of psychosis, marked by delusions of controlling weather and talking to animals, which was uncharacteristic for her. This change also included significant shifts in her appearance and interests.
How did the family respond to the grandmother's sudden changes?
The family initially chalked up the changes to a midlife crisis or mental breakdown but later took drastic measures, including declaring her mentally unstable and seeking medical intervention, to protect her legacy and get her help.
What was the outcome of the medical tests for the grandmother?
Medical tests revealed no signs of Alzheimer's, dementia, or abnormal hormone levels, and she tested negative for drugs other than marijuana. The doctors were at a loss for a definitive diagnosis.
Why did the narrator feel like their existence was a glitch in the matrix?
The narrator felt their existence was a glitch because the grandmother's sudden and inexplicable changes, followed by periods of normalcy and then regression, defied logical explanation and mirrored a previous story of a glitch in existence.
How did the narrator's parents react when they couldn't find the narrator?
The narrator's parents were within minutes of calling the police to report the narrator missing, as they had searched the entire house and could not find the narrator, who was actually asleep on the couch.
Why did the narrator believe they experienced a glitch in reality?
The narrator believed they experienced a glitch because they were certain they made the bed but found it unmade and in disarray shortly after, despite being the only person in the house and no one else having access.
How did the narrator's receipt for the meal contradict their memory?
The receipt indicated that the narrator ordered shrimp alfredo, which contradicts their memory of ordering chicken alfredo and sharing it with their shellfish-allergic roommate, who would have reacted if it were shrimp.
What unexplained event occurred with the narrator's keyring?
The narrator's house key, which had been on their keyring for six years, suddenly did not work, and upon closer inspection, it was found to be a different key with a shorter pattern than the original.
What was the unexplained event involving the narrator's dog?
The narrator found fresh, muddy paw prints in the house, leading from the kitchen to the front door, even though the dog was locked in a separate room and there were no signs of the dog entering the house.
How did the narrator's dream about the wedding day relate to their real life?
The narrator's dream, which featured a different groom than the one they were dating, foreshadowed their future marriage to a man with dark brunette hair, as the wedding photo matched the dream's scene.
What was the unexplained event involving the narrator's cross-stitch pattern?
The narrator found their cross-stitch pattern almost completely finished, despite not working on it for two days and having no memory of completing it. Security camera footage showed no one else touching the basket.
How did the narrator's experience at the convenience store defy explanation?
The narrator experienced a group of tourists behaving strangely, standing directly next to them in line and then forming a line near the narrator's car, which made the narrator feel like they were in a dream.
- Grandmother's sudden change in lifestyle and beliefs.
- Obsession with tarot cards, rocks, and paranormal activities.
- Signing away her business to a non-recovering addict son.
- Multiple hospitalizations and lack of definitive diagnosis.
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