A common one was inaccurate tests. People would get positive results and isolate, only to find out later it was a mistake. It ruined their plans and caused a lot of mental distress.
Some people had allergic reactions to the test materials. For example, the swabs or the chemicals used in the test. It was unexpected and quite scary. They had rashes or other symptoms, and in a few cases, it led to more serious health issues. Also, the lack of clear communication about the test process was a problem. People didn't know what to expect, and when things went wrong during the test, they were left feeling very anxious and helpless.
The process of getting tested in some overcrowded centers was awful. There was no proper social distancing, which increased the risk of getting infected while waiting for the test. It was really chaotic with people pushing and shoving. And the staff, in some cases, was overworked and not very friendly or helpful, making the whole experience even worse.
There were cases where the test swabs were inserted too roughly. It caused a great deal of pain and discomfort. I heard from a friend who had a nosebleed after a particularly rough nasal swab test. Also, there were reports of false positives and false negatives, which led to a lot of confusion and unnecessary stress. For example, a family thought they were safe as all tests were negative, but later they found out it was a false negative and had unknowingly spread the virus to others.
A young woman who worked in a healthcare setting got COVID. She spread it unknowingly to her whole family. Her sister, who was pregnant at the time, had a very difficult time. The baby was born prematurely because of the mother's COVID infection. The family faced so many uncertainties and fears regarding the baby's health and the future of the family.
One horror story was about a family where the elderly grandmother got COVID - 19. She was isolated in a hospital room all by herself. Her family could only see her through a window. She was so weak and confused, constantly calling out for her family but they couldn't be by her side. It was heart - breaking to watch her deteriorate day by day without the comfort of her loved ones.
A student athlete was given a vitamin supplement by her coach. It turned out the supplement was not properly regulated and contained a substance that was on the list of banned drugs for athletes. She failed the drug test and was banned from competing for a year. This not only affected her athletic career but also her scholarship and her dreams of going to a good college on an athletic scholarship. It was a very difficult situation for her.
Isolation is a common theme. People were separated from their loved ones when they were sick or dying, like in hospitals. Another is financial stress. The cost of treatment, especially in places without good insurance coverage, was a huge burden.
One horror story is when a person took a DNA test to find their biological father. Instead of finding a loving family connection, they discovered their father was a criminal who was in prison for serious crimes. It completely shattered their idea of what this new family connection might be like.
One horror story is about a young athlete. Before getting long Covid, he was very fit and active. But after having long Covid, he constantly feels fatigued. Simple tasks like climbing stairs leave him breathless. He can't return to his sports training at all, and his dreams of competing are shattered.
A friend of mine had a horrible experience. The testing center was overcrowded. There was no proper organization. People were pushing and shoving to get in line. My friend almost got trampled. And when it was finally his turn, the staff seemed very impatient and did the test very quickly, not following the proper procedures properly.
Many customers have horror stories about the return policy being misinterpreted. For example, they thought they could return an item easily but were told that it didn't meet the return criteria. This can lead to a lot of frustration and disappointment as people usually expect Costco's return policy to be very customer - friendly.
A frequently occurring horror story is related to dependencies. Let's say you build a project relying on a particular library. Then, that library gets updated and the new version has some breaking changes. Your code that was working fine before suddenly stops working. You have to either find a way to make your code compatible with the new version or roll back to the old version, which might have security risks. It's a real headache especially when you have a large and complex project.