Many of you are probably big horror fans. There’s something weirdly captivating about everything macabre, bizarre,creepy, and uncomfortable. It entices us, doesn’t want to let us go, and sometimes even haunts us for days or weeks to come.The ‘Horror Stories & Facts’ (@horrorsfs)accountdoes exactly what it says on the tin. The curator of this Instagram project shares some of the scariest real-life stories andfactsthat might just give you goosebumps. We’ve collected the creepiest ones for you. They’re perfect for spooky season.A small note of warning, Pandas: some of these stories might make you uncomfortable. Scroll down at your own peril. Don’t blame us if you have nightmares.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Many of you are probably big horror fans. There’s something weirdly captivating about everything macabre, bizarre,creepy, and uncomfortable. It entices us, doesn’t want to let us go, and sometimes even haunts us for days or weeks to come.
The ‘Horror Stories & Facts’ (@horrorsfs)accountdoes exactly what it says on the tin. The curator of this Instagram project shares some of the scariest real-life stories andfactsthat might just give you goosebumps. We’ve collected the creepiest ones for you. They’re perfect for spooky season.
A small note of warning, Pandas: some of these stories might make you uncomfortable. Scroll down at your own peril. Don’t blame us if you have nightmares.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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The BBCexplainsthat things like dolls, mannequins, and clowns are things that many people find to be extremely creepy. These are things that are meant to be innocent, however, our brains interpret them as potentially dangerous. They’re meant to be humanlike, but they fall short.In short, we’re bombarded with mixed messages about what’s actually safe or not. For instance, a clown is meant to symbolize happiness and humor, but in popular media, they’re often portrayed as malevolent beings.
The BBCexplainsthat things like dolls, mannequins, and clowns are things that many people find to be extremely creepy. These are things that are meant to be innocent, however, our brains interpret them as potentially dangerous. They’re meant to be humanlike, but they fall short.
In short, we’re bombarded with mixed messages about what’s actually safe or not. For instance, a clown is meant to symbolize happiness and humor, but in popular media, they’re often portrayed as malevolent beings.
WebMDpoints outthat some of the signs that someone’s fight response has kicked in, in response to stress, include feelings of intense anger, a tight jaw, grinding teeth, and a huge urge to punch or kick someone or something.Some other signs can even include crying in anger or having a burning or knotted sensation in your stomach.
WebMDpoints outthat some of the signs that someone’s fight response has kicked in, in response to stress, include feelings of intense anger, a tight jaw, grinding teeth, and a huge urge to punch or kick someone or something.
Some other signs can even include crying in anger or having a burning or knotted sensation in your stomach.
Meanwhile, a person whose flight response kicks in gets a sudden surge of adrenaline which helps them sprint to safety.Some signs indicating this response is being activated include feeling restless, fidgeting, moving your arms or legs, and having dilated eyes that dart everywhere.
Meanwhile, a person whose flight response kicks in gets a sudden surge of adrenaline which helps them sprint to safety.
Some signs indicating this response is being activated include feeling restless, fidgeting, moving your arms or legs, and having dilated eyes that dart everywhere.
Not everyone responds this way to threats, though. Some individuals instinctively choose not to fight or run away. Instead, they might completely freeze up or start fawning.Someone whose freeze response is kicking in tends to have pale skin, feels stiff, heavy, cold, or numb, feels their heart pounding rapidly, and has an overwhelming sense of dread.
Not everyone responds this way to threats, though. Some individuals instinctively choose not to fight or run away. Instead, they might completely freeze up or start fawning.
Someone whose freeze response is kicking in tends to have pale skin, feels stiff, heavy, cold, or numb, feels their heart pounding rapidly, and has an overwhelming sense of dread.
In some situations, running away is impossible and there’s nothing concrete to fight off.
Meanwhile, the fawn response is a very social instinctive strategy for dealing with real, potential, or imagined threats. The long and short of it is that the individual uses their verbal skills to align themselves with the source of the threat.This might include agreeing with everything the threat says or trying to be overly helpful, to avoid possible negative consequences. It means giving up your authenticity and morals and becoming extremely flexible for the sake of survival.
Meanwhile, the fawn response is a very social instinctive strategy for dealing with real, potential, or imagined threats. The long and short of it is that the individual uses their verbal skills to align themselves with the source of the threat.
This might include agreeing with everything the threat says or trying to be overly helpful, to avoid possible negative consequences. It means giving up your authenticity and morals and becoming extremely flexible for the sake of survival.
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The curator of ‘Horror Stories & Facts’ started the project all the way back in mid-2018. Over the years, the horror-themed account racked up a sizeable following. Currently, 34.4k Instagram users follow it.However, the curator of the account appears to have stopped sharing new content a while ago. We’ve reached out to them via Instagram to hear more about the idea behind their project.
The curator of ‘Horror Stories & Facts’ started the project all the way back in mid-2018. Over the years, the horror-themed account racked up a sizeable following. Currently, 34.4k Instagram users follow it.
However, the curator of the account appears to have stopped sharing new content a while ago. We’ve reached out to them via Instagram to hear more about the idea behind their project.
Which of the horror stories and facts featured herespookedyou the most, dear Pandas? Which ones did you find thrilling and which ones do you think might keep you up at night?
Are you a big horror fan or do you get scared easily (or both)?! Why do you personally think weird and scary things appeal to so many people on the internet?
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