Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast

15x24: The Woods Behind My House

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Dec 15, 2025
In this chilling episode, harrowing tales of survival take center stage. A manipulative Tinder date leads to unwanted advances, while one individual recounts two close calls with kidnappers in her youth. A road trip descends into terror when a driver turns aggressive, and ballroom dance classes result in years of stalking. A teen narrowly escapes a chase in the snowy woods, and sass saves a child from being lured away at a birthday party. A chilling account of abduction unfolds in a Brooklyn barbershop, revealing the darkness lurking in everyday life.
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ANECDOTE

Creepy Capitol Hill Date

  • Mess of a Dreamer described a Tinder date where a man manipulated her into staying and followed her in an Uber, then sent flowers to her secured Capitol Hill office.
  • The incident taught her to prioritize directness over politeness and to trust discomfort as a warning.
ADVICE

End Contact When You Feel Unsafe

  • Trust feelings of discomfort and be explicit when ending contact with someone who makes you uneasy.
  • Prioritize safety over politeness and block or cease communication promptly.
ANECDOTE

Two Near Kidnappings Saved By Quick Action

  • Pretty Little Missile recounted two attempted kidnappings: one at age ten by a man in a drainage ditch, saved by her brother, and another at 21 where a driver tried to pull her into his BMW.
  • Both episodes emphasize how quick intervention and escape prevented worse outcomes.
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