Today, I was getting out of the car when I saw a dark figure approaching me from behind a shed. I screamed and threw my bag. It also threw its bag, due to the fact that it was my shadow on the wall. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, while I was showering, a dark object in the shower kept startling me. After about the fourth time jumping, I realized it was my shadow that was scaring me. I am actually literally afraid of my own shadow. FML
Today, I was walking back to my home in the city in the dark. I'm paranoid, so when I saw movement behind me I clutched my mace. The faster I walked, the closer the person seemed to be. I spun around and sprayed my attacker with mace. It was my shadow and the wind blew the mace back into eyes. FML
Today, while I was walking home from work, it started to rain. Clutching my bag in one hand, I started to run so I wouldn't get too wet. I saw a man running towards me and all of a sudden he tackled me to the ground. He thought I had stolen someone's handbag. FML
Today, I was walking on a path through a park by myself. I glanced at the ground and saw a shadow behind me. Thinking of an attacker, I screamed as loud as I could and began flailing my arms to ward him off. Turns out, it was a jogger. He had to stop due to his uncontrollable laughter. FML
Today, I shouted, "Fuck off!" out of reflex when I felt someone behind me grab my bag and pull it off my shoulder. It turned out to be an elderly man with a walking stick, who was trying to steady himself in a busy crowd. FML
Today, I came home late from work. As I got out of my car, I noticed a child-shaped silhouette in my bedroom window. I almost shat myself, since I live alone. I searched the whole house, sobbing in fear, only to find no trace of whatever or whoever I'd seen. FML
Today, I was driving in my car when out of the corner of my eye I notice a car pulling up next to me trying to get past me. I speed up, so as not to let the car pass me. It took me a while before I noticed I was racing against the shadow of my own car. FML
Today, I was quietly having a bath when I felt something fall onto my shoulder blade. I glanced over my shoulder and saw what I thought were huge black spider legs. I screamed, completely hysterical, and I threw myself violently against a wall. It was my hair. FML
Today, I was walking through a rough part of town, when a woman screamed that I'd stolen her bag. I was tackled to the ground by a large guy, who then gave my bag to her. FML
Today, I couldn't see my car in a crowded car park. I pressed unlock on my keys and saw the lights flash. As I walked over I also saw someone run from my car with an armful of my stuff. FML
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Top comments
k_ninjaa 9
well look on the bright side, it's better than a mugger.
Bekll 31
We've all mistaken our shadows for something sinister.
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Comments (77)
drummercris 3
Your a fail.
DocBastard 40
The irony here is simply overwhelming.
immaMonsta 8
Oh the irony.
mfischer 17
22- You had 15 minutes to consider Doc's reply, and then all you did was repeat it?
scalmon 5
You meant "you are"
BulldogHoops 14
This reminds me of the time someone told me over ESPN "your a idiot". Some people..
Derrrrrrp32 6
"Cackle"
MorganBrown 8
No worries. I had something similar happen to me. I had to use the bathroom at my friends house and she had a window in it. I turned on the light and nearly pissed my pants because I thought someone was outside it. I go get my friend and she said no one was out there, it was my reflection. Lol
Chanti_fml 26
Well now you know that a career as a ninja would be a huge mistake!
SirEskimo 13
Everybody knows that a true ninja has no shadow, so I fail to see your logic
Enslaved 38
I get a little jumpy around Halloween time too. Just be happy it was your shadow and not the boogieman! (:
mikepzz 27
that sucks op, I've been startled by my own shadow before too... you made my day though, thanks haha
Lexiebear27 10
Stranger danger!
awkwardadvances 1
Wow.
gantoman 13
If you have nothing to say, you're not forced to comment.
rivaraven 35
I once thought my shadow was a dog following me... your own shadow CAN be creepy, when in dark places alone and nervous, too.
joethebiden 8
I don't blame you. I was once raped at knifepoint by my shadow. Turns out I have a severely twisted fetish.