The Lets Read Podcast 331: HE WAS WATCHING ME | 12 TERRIFYING True Scary Stories / Rain Ambience | EP 316
Jan 27, 2026
True creepy encounters about online obsession and catfishing that escalate into real-life threats. Dates that turn dangerous, from secluded drives to car chases and gunfire. Stalkers who track victims from forums, gyms, and parties. Near-miss predator situations and manipulative abusers using threats and deceit.
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Online Obsession Escalates Fast
- Shan described a six-week online friendship that turned into obsessive, manipulative behavior from a man named Jeff.
- She blocked him after threats and public rants, and warned friends who later cut him off when he tried to seduce one into cheating.
Date Turns Into Abduction Fear
- A date with 'Alexi' turned threatening when he drove the narrator far from home and implied he could leave her lost for days.
- She reported him; police interviewed both and released him with a warning but the experience left lasting anxiety.
Speak Up After Online Abuse
- Talk about online abuse and share your experience instead of suffering alone.
- Sharing with channels or friends helps process trauma and warns others.
