New Year’s Eve is typically a time for celebration and fresh starts. But for some unfortunate souls, the transition to January 1st became a nightmare they’ll never forget. These five bone-chilling tales will make you think twice about how you ring in the new year.
The Abandoned House Horror
When 11-year-old TJ and his friend Colin decided to explore an abandoned house on New Year’s 2018, they had no idea of the terror that awaited them. The decrepit two-story home sat at the edge of Colin’s property, surrounded by rotting trees and an eerie silence that should have been their first warning.
Inside, they discovered fresh animal remains leading to the basement. But what truly chilled them to their core were the massive yellow eyes glowing in the darkness below. They barely escaped with their lives, and police later discovered human remains in that basement – including those of a missing infant.
The story took an even darker turn weeks later when Colin texted TJ about his sister’s boyfriend. The man had gone back to investigate the house… and was never seen again.
The Unwanted Midnight Visitors
For one young graduate, a simple late-night trip to 7-Eleven turned into a horrifying ordeal. After being harassed by a group of teenagers at the store, they followed him home without his knowledge. Security footage later revealed these strangers had entered his unlocked house while he slept, wandering through rooms and even standing over his bed.
The true horror? He’ll never know what they did while he was unconscious. Months later, the same group was arrested for attempting to rob an elderly woman at gunpoint.
The New Year’s Kiss
In an abandoned Oregon meatpacking plant, a thrill-seeking high school student encountered a mysteriously beautiful woman named Joan. Their midnight conversation seemed perfect – until he grabbed her hand and discovered only skeletal bones beneath her robes.
Despite his terror and escape, he can’t forget her. Two years later, he plans to return to the plant, claiming he’s fallen in love with the ghostly entity.
The Summoned Succubus
A Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast’s New Year’s Eve game summoned something sinister. When his friends investigated, they encountered a horrifying entity – a demon with a beautiful face but a rotting body that attacked them in the night. Years later, the survivor still feels phantom claws digging into their skin.
Don’t Go Camping on New Year’s Eve
Deep in Idaho’s Panhandle National Forest, a solo camper encountered something that could perfectly mimic human voices. What started as crude attempts to copy his words evolved into perfect imitations, pursuing him through the dark woods. Even weeks later, when retrieving his abandoned belongings, the entity called out to him in his own voice.
These stories remind us that while New Year’s Eve represents new beginnings, sometimes the darkest horrors choose this night to make themselves known. Whether you’re exploring abandoned buildings, camping in remote woods, or simply trying to enjoy a quiet evening at home, remember that not all New Year’s celebrations end with champagne and kisses.
The next time you hear the countdown to midnight, perhaps take a moment to look over your shoulder. After all, you never know what might be welcoming the new year alongside you.