Whenever something scary happens in a movie or a book, the worst it usually does is give us a fright or a few bad dreams. And if it gets too intense, we can always pause the film or close the book. Real life is different. When something truly chilling takes place right in front of you, there is no pause button, and the memory can linger long after the moment has passed.
Across different Reddit threads, people were asked to share the most disturbing things they had ever witnessed, and they did not hold back. Their replies were full of unsettling stories, and we have rounded up some of them below. Scroll down to read them, but be warned, these are not for the faint of heart. Reader discretion is advised.