true scary house sitting stories

One time when I was house sitting, I heard strange scratching noises at night. It was coming from the attic. I was too scared to go check. In the morning, I found some marks on the attic door as if something was trying to get out. Another time, the lights in the house started flickering for no reason, and then the TV turned on by itself showing static. It was really creepy.

Some people just try to distract themselves. For example, they might put on loud music or watch a really engaging movie. It helps them to not focus on the spooky things happening around them.

I heard of a story where a dog sitter went to a new client's house. The dog seemed friendly at first. But when the sitter tried to put the dog to bed, it became very aggressive. It turned out the dog had separation anxiety from its owner and was used to a very specific bedtime routine that the sitter wasn't aware of. The sitter had a really tough time calming the dog down that night.

When faced with a scary situation while dog sitting, you need to understand the dog's body language. If it's scared, don't force it to do anything. Maybe it's sensing something you're not aware of. Try to create a safe and comfortable environment for the dog. Close the curtains if it seems scared of something outside. Provide it with its favorite toys and treats. You can also turn on some soft music to soothe the dog and yourself. If the situation gets really bad, contact the dog's owner immediately and ask for advice.

One time when dog sitting, the dog suddenly started growling at an empty corner in the middle of the night. It was really spooky. I tried to calm it down but it just kept staring and growling. I was so scared that I could hardly move.

The feeling of being in someone else's space and not fully understanding the history of the place can be terrifying. There might have been a tragic event in the house in the past that you don't know about. And suddenly, you start experiencing things like cold spots or objects moving on their own. It gives you a sense that there's something not right with the place, and it can be very unsettling.

Well, I once babysat for a family. At night, I put the baby to sleep and was sitting in the living room. I heard a strange scratching noise coming from the baby's room. I went to check, and the baby was still asleep, but there were these long scratch marks on the wall that weren't there before. I was so scared. I called the parents, and they said there was no way the baby could have made those marks as it was too young to even stand. I didn't stay there for the rest of the night.

A friend of mine had a house sitting horror story. He was taking care of a large house. One day, he noticed that some of the food in the pantry was being eaten, but he was alone in the house. Then he found mouse droppings everywhere. Turns out, there was a massive mouse infestation that the homeowners hadn't told him about. He had to deal with trying to catch the mice all by himself while also taking care of the house.

I remember house sitting for an elderly couple. Their house had a lot of old - fashioned furniture. One of the chairs looked like it was from the Victorian era. I sat on it to read a book and it made the loudest creaking noise. I was so scared I broke it. But later I found out it always made that noise. It was a really funny experience overall.

In the 'Bellows House Scary Stories', the house itself might be scary because of its architecture. Maybe it has long, dark hallways that seem to stretch on forever. The rooms could be filled with antique furniture that gives off an ominous vibe. There could be hidden passages and rooms that hold secrets and terrors. Additionally, the presence of strange, otherworldly entities that are associated with the house, like malevolent spirits or demons, would make it a truly terrifying place.