Sometimes, real life writes stories darker than any thriller. These unsettling tales from around the world show just how unpredictable—and eerie—reality can be.

1. The Hidden Camera
At a sleepover, I spotted a hidden camera in my friend’s room. I panicked and covered it—her dad burst in yelling. It turned out he used it to monitor the street. I never went back.

2. The Fake Husband
My mom chatted with a man on a plane. Hours later, he showed up at her hotel pretending to be her husband to get access to her room.