To avoid lottery pool horror stories, first, have clear written rules. This should include how the winnings will be split, who can be in the pool, and what happens in case of various scenarios like a member leaving or dying. Second, appoint a reliable person to buy the tickets. This person should be organized and trustworthy. Third, keep good records. Have a list of who contributed and how much, and keep copies of the lottery tickets if possible.
A typical lottery pool horror story is miscommunication. For example, someone thought they were part of the pool but actually weren't on the official list. When the pool wins, this person claims they should get a share but the others disagree. Also, there are cases where the winning ticket gets lost. Imagine all that excitement of winning turns into despair because the physical ticket can't be found among the group. It's a nightmare situation for everyone involved in the lottery pool.
One horror story could be a person almost drowning because the lifeguard was distracted. There was a pool party and the lifeguard was chatting with someone instead of watching the pool. A child slipped into the deep end unnoticed and started to struggle. Luckily, a guest who knew CPR was able to save the child just in time.
Well, in some lottery horror stories, the winner might be targeted by criminals. For example, a person who won a large sum was constantly harassed and threatened. Also, there are cases where the lottery win caused family feuds. People who were once close fought over the money. And sometimes, the winner's life became so chaotic that they wished they had never won in the first place. They couldn't handle the sudden change in fortune and all the problems that came with it.
One horror story could be that a person won the lottery but then all their so - called friends and relatives came out of the woodwork asking for money. They were constantly harassed and it led to a lot of family feuds and the loss of many relationships. Another might be that someone lost the winning ticket. They had it in their hand one moment and then it was gone, perhaps blown away in the wind. A third could be that a winner was scammed out of their winnings. They trusted the wrong person who promised to 'help' manage the money but actually stole it all.
Some of the horror stories might include lottery winners being harassed by long - lost relatives for money. They suddenly find themselves surrounded by people with their hands out. Another could be that they mismanage their new - found wealth and end up bankrupt. For example, some winners start living extravagantly without thinking about the future and end up spending all their money on luxury items and parties.
I've heard of an Uber Pool horror story where the driver took a really long detour to pick up another passenger. It added a lot of extra time to the journey of the initial passengers. And not only that, but the new passenger who got in was also in a bad mood and started arguing with the driver about the route. It made the whole atmosphere in the car very tense and unpleasant.
One horror story is about a swimmer who saw a large snake in the pool. It was slithering along the edge and he panicked. Another is a girl who felt something grab her ankle while she was underwater but when she surfaced, there was nothing visible. And there was also a case where a man found a large, dead rat floating in the pool, which was really disgusting.
One horror story could be about getting caught in a strong undertow in the wave pool. I knew a person who was tossed around violently by the waves and felt like they couldn't reach the surface. It was really terrifying for them as they were gasping for air and panicking.
One horror story is about a child getting their hair or limb stuck in a pool drain. The powerful suction can cause serious injury. For example, a little girl's long hair got wrapped around the drain and she was trapped underwater until someone noticed and turned off the pump.