At times, reality can be more peculiar—and terrifying—than anything imagined in a book or film.

In this compilation, you’ll encounter true stories that are so chilling, disturbing, or simply odd that they could serve as the foundation for a horror narrative

Ranging from mysterious occurrences to unsettling coincidences, these accounts are sure to send shivers down your spine and provoke thoughts about the limits of what could happen in our surroundings.

Source: Brightside