Tennessee babysitter Rachel’s 1997 horror story has TikTok freaked out after resurfacing in a viral video this week. The tale, shared by creator @ashleeinc in her “Spooky Scary Storytime” series, details a $25-an-hour babysitting gig that spirals into a nightmare. Uploaded on April 19, the 9-minute video has already racked up nearly 4 million views, over 328,000 likes, and comments from users convinced it is either terrifyingly real or a masterclass in horror storytelling.
Rachel’s story begins when she answers a White Pages ad for a babysitting job in Belle Meade, an old-money neighborhood in Nashville known for its historic mansions and wealthy residents. The pay was $25 an hour in cash, absurdly high for the 1990s, especially for a college student home on summer break.
