At Magfest, there was this one time when the food options were extremely limited. There were long lines for the few food stalls available, and the food was not very good either. After waiting in line for ages, getting something that tasted like cardboard was really a horror story in itself. It made the whole experience less enjoyable as you were constantly hungry and frustrated with the food situation.
Well, one horror story could be the overcrowding. There were so many people that it was hard to move around and enjoy the exhibits. It felt like being in a sardine can.
Another common one is the accommodation problems. Sometimes, the hotels booked for Magfest are overbooked or in really bad shape. You might arrive at your room to find it dirty or with broken facilities. It can be a nightmare when you're already tired from traveling and looking forward to a comfortable stay.
There was this time I was in an old hotel. I was staying in a room on the top floor. In the middle of the night, I heard faint footsteps in the hallway. Then, the doorknob started to rattle as if someone was trying to get in. I called the front desk but no one answered. I pushed a chair against the door and sat there trembling until morning.
I had a horrible time at the airport when I missed my flight. I got caught in a long security line that moved extremely slowly. By the time I got through, the gate had already closed. I had to pay a hefty fee to rebook my flight, and then I had to wait around for hours in the airport until the next available flight. It was a really frustrating and expensive ordeal.
Well, I once hired a graphic designer on Fiverr. They promised amazing work within 3 days. But when the time came, all I got was a half - done job with very low - quality graphics. It was a total waste of my time and money.
I had an exam where the room was freezing cold. My hands were shaking so much that I could barely write. And on top of that, the exam was really difficult. I kept blanking out on answers that I knew I should have remembered. It was a horrible experience.
Once I used a new face cream that was highly recommended. But after a few days, my face became extremely red and itchy. It turned out I was allergic to one of the ingredients.
Once on the muni, I saw a huge rat running across the floor. It was so disgusting and everyone was screaming. The driver just kept driving as if nothing happened.
One of my slumlord horror stories was when the landlord refused to fix a leaking roof for months. Rain would pour into my bedroom, ruining my furniture and clothes. Every time I called, he'd make excuses like he was waiting for parts or the repairman was busy. It was a nightmare living in those wet conditions.
Well, I once ordered from a restaurant through Grubhub. The app showed that my order was on its way, but then I got a call from the driver saying he couldn't find the place. I gave him clear directions multiple times, but he still couldn't make it. Eventually, he just cancelled the order without any proper apology, leaving me with no dinner and a wasted hour waiting.
One of my roommate horror stories was when my roommate would never clean up after themselves. Dirty dishes piled up in the sink for days, and the whole apartment smelled bad. It was so frustrating because I tried to talk to them about it, but they just didn't care.