3 Disturbing TRUE Roommate Horror Stories
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The narrator describes their experience of finding a room for rent in a house owned by a man named Luke, highlighting the initial impressions and terms of the arrangement.
Initial Impressions and Terms
- Found a room for rent in Luke's three-bedroom one-story house for $1,200 a month.
- Luke would be both landlord and roommate, emphasizing that he would be out most of the time.
- Visited the house, noticing Luke's reclusive demeanor and nervousness during the interaction.
- Agreed to move in without signing any lease, paying monthly off the books.
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The narrator settles into the rented room but starts noticing peculiar behaviors from Luke, leading to concerns about privacy invasion.
Settling In and Privacy Concerns
- Room was furnished with basic furniture; given a key to lock it when Luke wasn't home.
- Started noticing signs of Luke being home despite his claims of being out often.
- Discovered unlocked bedroom door and signs of personal items being tampered with.
- Confronted Luke about privacy invasion; received denials and evasive responses.
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Curiosity drives the narrator to explore the basement after suspecting unusual activities by Luke.
Exploration of Basement
- Checked basement while Luke was away; found an unsettling environment with strange smells.
- Discovered locked door in the basement, hinting at potential hidden secrets.
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The narrator wakes up to find Luke in their room, leading to a tense confrontation and the decision to move out.
Waking Up to Luke's Presence
- The narrator wakes up to find Luke leaning over their bed, causing them to scream.
- Luke asks about the basement and suggests finding other living arrangements before leaving abruptly.
- Feeling uncomfortable, the narrator demands half of the rent back from Luke and swiftly packs to leave within an hour.
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The narrator recounts their unsettling experiences with a roommate named David, highlighting strange behaviors that escalate over time.
Unsettling Behavior of Roommate David
- Initially friendly, David starts exhibiting odd behaviors like intrusive questioning and late-night noises.
- The narrator becomes increasingly uneasy as David's behavior grows more suspicious, including whispering and secretive actions.
Detailed Account of Events
The narrator discovers unsettling photographs in a drawer, leading to feelings of violation and invasion of privacy by their roommate, David. They decide to gather evidence and report the incident to the authorities.
Discovery of Violation
- Narrator finds disturbing pictures in a drawer, feeling violated and invaded.
- Narrator reports the incident to student housing authorities for appropriate action.
Roommate Encounter and Suspicious Behavior
The narrator recounts their experience with a new roommate named Rob, detailing initial interactions that gradually escalate into discomfort and suspicion.
Meeting Rob
- Narrator searches for a roommate online due to work relocation.
- Rob offers a room, appears normal during virtual interaction.
Unsettling Interactions
- Rob gives a tour of his house; seems nice with fair rules.
- Narrator moves in, notices Rob's short stature but appreciates help settling in.
Escalating Discomfort and Privacy Concerns
The situation intensifies as Rob's behavior becomes increasingly intrusive, leading the narrator to take measures to protect their privacy.
Boundary Crossing
- Rob offers town tour; suggests lunch like a date despite narrator's reluctance.
- Narrator feels uncomfortable with Rob's persistence for drinks; maintains boundaries.
Privacy Invasion
- Clothes seem moved; underwear missing triggers suspicion towards Rob.
- Narrator installs lockable doorknob for privacy without informing Rob.
Confrontation and Tension
Tensions rise as the narrator confronts Rob about privacy concerns, leading to an escalating conflict between them.
Confrontation Over Privacy
- Late-night confrontation with Rob regarding changed doorknob raises tension.
- Discussion on privacy leads to disagreement over doorknob change.
Heightened Conflict
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The speaker recounts a chilling experience where they discover alarming information about their roommate, leading to a dangerous encounter and involving police intervention.
Discovery of Roommate's Dark Past
- A woman warns the speaker about their roommate, Rob, revealing he has multiple restraining orders from different girls and is known to be dangerous.
- The speaker decides to move out immediately after finding a new place across town due to the unsettling revelation about Rob.
- Despite having paid Rob for the entire month, the speaker informs him of leaving due to family reasons and finds a new accommodation.
Terrifying Encounter with Rob
- Rob questions the sudden departure text from the speaker but agrees to refund the money the next day.
- The speaker encounters Rob in their room at night, causing fear and discomfort with his presence and actions.
Police Intervention and Resolution
- In a frightening moment, Rob tries to calm the speaker down but ends up scaring them further before they escape and call the police.