Real life can sometimes seem like something from a scary movie. The characters in these tales had experiences that were so strange, disturbing, or unbelievable that they found it difficult to believe they were real. These 14 true stories, which include unexplained sights and strange noises in the dark, will make you think twice before turning off the lights.

To get some water, I got up at two in the morning. The television was on. “Daddy, can you get me a blanket?” my daughter asked. I took one while half asleep and threw it on the couch. It struck me as I got back into bed. There was a sleepover for my daughter.