There was a girl who started getting text messages from an unknown number. The texts described things only she should know, like what she wore the day before. The messages got scarier, saying things like 'I know where you live'. She told her parents and they went to the police. The police traced the number but it led to a burner phone. The mystery was never really solved and she always lived in fear of another message.
A young woman once got text messages with disturbing pictures and threats. The pictures were of places she often visited. The threats were like 'You won't be safe here much longer.' She called the police right away. The police traced the number and found out it was a mentally unstable person who lived near her. Thankfully, they were able to stop him before he could do any harm.
A man got a series of text messages with just pictures of his own house at different angles. No words, just those pictures. At first, he thought it was some kind of mistake. But then the texts became more frequent. He got scared and installed security cameras. It was a group of burglars scouting his place. Thankfully, because of his quick action, he was able to prevent the burglary.
There was a story where a person received a text that simply said 'Your time is up.' Every time they replied, asking who it was, they got no response. But then strange things started to happen around them, like objects moving on their own. They never found out who sent the text, and it remained a very creepy mystery.
For me, it's when the text messages seem to predict something bad that might happen to you. For example, if it says 'you'll be in an accident tomorrow' and there's no way to know who is sending it or if it's a real threat. It gives you this sense of impending doom that you can't shake off. You start to question every little thing around you and become paranoid. And if the messages keep coming, it gets even worse, because it feels like there's no escape from this unknown threat.
Threatening words are also a big part. Texts like 'I'll get you' or 'You're in danger' play on our fears of harm. It makes us feel vulnerable, especially when we're alone or at home. For example, if you get a text like that while you're in your bedroom at night, it can send shivers down your spine.
There was a guy who received a text that just had a picture of his own bedroom window from the outside at night. The text said 'Soon.' He was really freaked out. As days passed, he would get more texts with pictures of him in different parts of his house that he hadn't noticed anyone taking. It was a very creepy experience.
One story is about a girl who kept getting text messages from an unknown number. The texts said 'I'm watching you sleep'. Every night, at exactly 3 am, the messages would come. She was so scared that she changed her number, but the new number started getting the same texts.
Messages that contain personal details are very frightening. Like when they mention your daily habits, the places you go, or the people you meet. It gives the feeling that someone is closely observing you all the time, which is a very unsettling thought. For example, if a text says 'I know you went to the park with your dog yesterday', it's really scary.