The most unsettling events are often those that escape any rational explanation. When such things happen, they leave a deep and lasting imprint on our minds. This book brings together real-life accounts from individuals who have shared their unsettling experiences online, each story filled with a lingering sense of discomfort and unease.
The most terrifying moments are the ones that defy reason. These occurrences create lasting imprints in our memories, leaving behind feelings of dread that are hard to shake. In this book, you’ll find true stories from people who have posted their disturbing experiences online, with each account carrying an intense, lingering sense of disquiet.
One such story dates back to the 1990s when my daughter, then sixteen, went on a road trip with her father’s new family. On the fifth day, I received a postcard from her saying they had decided to extend their trip by two more days. When she returned home, she apologized for not staying in touch.
I responded, “But you did! I got your postcard.” Her face went pale, and she said, “We didn’t send any postcards. We decided against it because it would’ve taken too long to reach you.” I was utterly baffled.
Determined to prove what I had received, I went to retrieve the postcard from the pink box where I store all my letters, but it was gone. I was certain I had placed it there. Even now, all these years later, the thought sends chills down my spine. I vividly remember the handwriting, the details of the postcard—but it was nowhere to be found.
Beyond unexplained events, even sheer disgust can evoke that same sense of unease. This section offers some truly cringe-inducing stories that are bound to stay with you long after you’ve finished reading them.
