Radio Rental Episode 99
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Dec 5, 2025 In this intriguing installment, individual storytellers recount spine-tingling first-person experiences. One narrates a harrowing encounter while Pokémon hunting, where they narrowly escape a predatory threat disguised as a campus security vehicle. Another shares a chilling tale of the 'Umbrella Man,' a mysterious figure that haunts a secluded meadow, causing terror and confusion for a group of stargazers. Both stories explore instinct, fear, and the unsettling feelings that linger after a close call.
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Close Call With Campus Killer
- A 16-year-old narrator drove a friend playing Pokémon Go onto a college campus and was pulled over by a campus security guard with flashing lights.
- She later learned he was a murderer featured on Dateline and felt her curfew and intuition likely saved her life.
Use Curfews And Excuses To Leave
- Trust your gut when a uniformed person’s behavior feels off and refuse invitations that isolate you.
- Leave promptly and cite curfew or another firm excuse rather than staying to comply with their suggestions.
Policy Change After Impersonation Risk
- The Kaylee Sawyer Act banned campus security from mimicking police patrol cars and uniforms.
- That change aimed to prevent deceptive authority that can enable predators posing as security.