Can you tell me a particularly disturbing sea world horror story?
One horror story is about a dolphin that was forced to perform even when it was clearly unwell. It was visibly lethargic and not following the commands properly, but the show still went on. Eventually, the dolphin's condition worsened and it had to be removed from the show, but by that time, it had already suffered a lot. This shows the callousness that can sometimes exist in the operations at Sea World.
Can you tell me a particularly disturbing mortician horror story?
Sure. There was a mortician who worked in an old morgue. One night, while working alone, the power went out. As he was fumbling in the dark to find a flashlight, he heard what sounded like footsteps approaching. He froze in fear. When he finally got the flashlight on, he saw a body that was supposed to be in a drawer, now lying in the middle of the floor. He quickly left the morgue and never went back alone at night again.
Can you share a particularly disturbing World Trade Center horror story?
One of the most harrowing stories was of a group of coworkers who were trapped together. As the situation grew more dire, they held hands and comforted each other. But as the building crumbled, they were separated, and only one survived. The survivor had to carry the guilt of living while their friends died, and the memory of their final moments together in that horror - filled place.
Can you share a particularly disturbing clique horror story?
There was a clique in a high school. They targeted a girl who was a bit different. They would steal her things, scribble mean words on her locker, and laugh at her in the hallways. It got so bad that she started having panic attacks every time she had to go to school.
Can you share a particularly disturbing pharmacist horror story?
Sure. A pharmacist once had a patient who was allergic to a certain ingredient in a medication. But the patient didn't know it, and neither did the doctor who prescribed it. The pharmacist, in a rush, didn't double - check the patient's allergy history. When the patient took the drug, they had a severe allergic reaction. Their face swelled up and they had trouble breathing. The pharmacist felt extremely guilty for not being more careful.
Can you share a particularly disturbing tweaker horror story?
Sure. There was a case where a tweaker was so out of it that they dug holes all over their yard at night, thinking they were hiding drugs from imaginary enemies. The next day, the yard was a mess of mounds and pits, and they were still acting crazy, scaring the neighborhood kids who used to play there.
Can you share a particularly disturbing 'Myspace Horror Story'?
Sure. There was a case where a teen met someone on Myspace who claimed to be a famous music producer. He convinced the teen to meet him in person. When they met, the 'producer' turned out to be a dangerous predator. Fortunately, the teen managed to escape, but it was a terrifying experience.
Can you share a particularly disturbing caregiver horror story?
A disturbing caregiver horror story is about a caregiver in a nursing home. He was physically abusing the elderly residents. He would push them around and sometimes even hit them when they couldn't move fast enough. It was a nightmare for those poor old people who were supposed to be taken care of.
Can you share a particularly disturbing 'mesh horror story'?
A construction crew was using a mesh - like material for reinforcing a concrete structure. But the mesh they used was of poor quality. As the concrete was being poured, the mesh started to warp and bend in strange ways. When the concrete dried, the structure was weak and full of cracks. This not only led to the building being unsafe but also cost a huge amount of money to repair. It was a horror story of a construction project being derailed by a faulty mesh component.
Can you share a particularly disturbing chinchilla horror story?
A chinchilla was in a cage that got knocked over by a cat. The chinchilla was terrified as it tumbled around inside the cage. The cat then pawed at the cage, trying to get to the chinchilla, and the little rodent was just huddled in a corner, shaking with fear.
Can you share a particularly disturbing baptism horror story?
There was this one time at a baptism in a rural area. The baptismal pool was an old - fashioned stone structure outdoors. Unbeknownst to anyone, there was a large snake that had made its nest near the pool. As the person was about to be baptized and stepped into the water, the snake slithered out. People screamed and ran in all directions. It was a terrifying situation, and it took a long time to calm everyone down and ensure the snake was gone before they could attempt the baptism again.