5 Real Stories That Are More Frightening Than Any Fiction

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There’s nothing quite like a chilling tale that’s rooted in reality. From unexpected encounters to eerie natural phenomena, these stories shared by real people will send shivers down your spine.

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Here are five tales that individuals swear are 100% true:

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Terrifying Truths

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While working an evening shift at a gas station, a disoriented man with a gash on his head entered. The worker, trying to be helpful, stepped out from the safety of the register area to assist him.

The Lake Nyos Disaster is a terrifying natural event. This lake has a history of releasing a massive cloud of invisible carbon dioxide gas, suffocating everything within a 16-mile radius.

In 1978, 15-year-old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking when Lawrence Singleton picked her up. He assaulted her and, to ensure she wouldn’t escape, cut off both her arms. He left her in a ditch, expecting her to die.

John List meticulously planned and executed the murder of his entire family, including his wife, mother, daughter, and two sons. After the murders, he placed their bodies in sleeping bags, lined them up, and wrote a letter to his pastor explaining his actions.

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5 Real Stories That Are More Frightening Than Any Fiction