One horror story could be cases where adopted children were placed in homes with abusive parents. The adoptive parents might have hidden their true nature during the adoption process, and once the child was in their care, they physically or emotionally abused the child.
Yes. There are cases where children were adopted by families who later neglected them. For instance, they didn't provide proper food, clothing or a clean living environment. This is a horror as these children, who were already in a vulnerable position, were supposed to be given a new and loving home.
There are many gay adoption stories in the UK. For example, a gay couple who are both teachers. They have always wanted to have a family. They went through the adoption process which was not easy at all. They had to face some prejudice from a small number of people at first. However, they didn't give up. Eventually, they adopted a girl. Now they are a happy family and the girl is thriving in their loving care.
A gay couple adopted a child with special needs. They saw the potential in the child and were not deterred by the extra care required. They have since given the child all the love and support needed, and the child has made great progress in their care.
No. The vast majority of Chinese adoptions are positive experiences. Horror stories are the exception rather than the rule. There are many successful adoptions where children are given loving homes and grow up happily.
Not really. Although there are some tales that can be considered horror stories in gay adoption, they are a small fraction compared to the overall number of adoptions by gay couples. These horror stories often stem from discriminatory attitudes in society, but most places are becoming more accepting and ensuring fair treatment for gay adoptive parents.
Yes. For instance, there are stories where gay parents faced legal challenges from prejudiced individuals or groups. These challenges aimed to revoke their adoption rights even though they were providing a loving and stable home for the child.
The unknown and the supernatural. Take the Black Shuck for instance. A huge, black spectral dog just appearing out of nowhere is terrifying. There's no rational explanation for such a thing, and that's what makes it so spooky in UK horror stories.
One horror story is long waiting times in A&E. People with serious conditions have to wait for hours, sometimes even days, before getting proper treatment. This can be extremely dangerous for those in critical condition.
I had a horror story with Megabus UK when the bus had a mechanical problem on the highway. We were stranded for hours. There were no proper facilities for us passengers while waiting for the repair. We were just left on the side of the road with very little information. It was cold and scary, especially at night.