Redditors, what is the spookiest experience you’ve ever had?

Once, on a frightening and mysterious night, I decided to go for a late night stroll. With the veil of night cloaking me and the moonlight at my side, I felt brave enough to venture outside.

I passed by a creaking, dilapidated old house – the kind that you can only find in a horror movie. As I was about to move on, the sound of bluegrass music began wafting from the shadows and I stopped in my tracks. Not only did I see a group of five skeletons dancing a jig, but, for some odd reason, one of them had a paintbrush that was splashing colors on the walls!

Suddenly, a voice shouted from the darkness: “Welcome! Would you like to join us?” I was just about to open my mouth to speak when a gargantuan spider web shot out from the roof, trapping us all in place.

It was then that I realized that this was no ordinary house. This house was home to the Spooky Spider King and his minions! As I looked around, I saw my worst fears coming alive – cackling witches, flying broomsticks, and cobwebs woven as far as the eye could reach.

Just as I was about to scream, the Spooky Spider King spoke: “I’m sure you are all aware that only a brave soul can pass through this realm. Are you brave enough?”

Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and stepped forward. Suddenly, I felt a rush of energy and opened my eyes to find myself standing inside the Spooky Spider King’s throne room.

The Spider King then said: “Mortal, I have seen your courage and grant you safe passage from this realm. Now please, go forth and never speak of this experience!”

And so, I left the Spooky Spider King’s realm. I never spoke of my spooky experience and continue to tell people not to be afraid of the dark.