Encounter with a Stalker

• 😨 A high school sophomore recounts being stalked by an older neighbor, Jonathan, during a school field trip to a park.
• 💡 Jonathan's persistent advances and physical grab were thwarted by her friend Rebecca, who fought him off and screamed for help.
• ⚠️ The incident led to police involvement and a realization of the dark intentions some people can harbor.

Near Kidnapping in NYC

• 🏙️ Two rebellious middle schoolers, Stephen and the narrator, got separated from their class during a trip to New York City.
• 🚶‍♂️ They wandered into a sketchy part of town and were targeted by a creepy older man who claimed to have lost his dog.
• 🏃‍♂️ The boys narrowly escaped when the man grabbed Stephen, but intervention from a passerby and their teacher saved them.

Creepy Photographer at the Zoo

• 📸 A young girl at the zoo was repeatedly photographed by a man with sunglasses and a mustache, who made her pose.
• ⚠️ Teachers intervened when the man reappeared at the lion exhibit, leading to his departure and a later realization that he might have been a child predator.

Stalking and Threats from a Girlfriend

• 💔 A man recounts dating a girl, Erica, with severe anxiety who became possessive and stalker-like after a field trip.
• 📱 Erica admitted to stalking him, taking pictures of him talking to his ex, and threatened to kill him if he told anyone.
• 🚫 The narrator eventually blocked Erica across all platforms, hoping she would get the help she needed.

Uncomfortable Touching on a Field Trip

• 🏫 A third-grader on a field trip to a historic home was subjected to uncomfortable touching by her friend's uncle, who had a strange demeanor.
• 📸 The uncle, later revealed to be in jail for possessing child pornography, made the narrator feel uneasy with his attention.
• 🔒 The incident highlighted the potential for danger even within a small, trusting community.

Pranks and Assault on a Disney Trip

• 🎢 A high schooler on a trip to Disney World found himself rooming with his friend Jack, who had previously exhibited sadistic tendencies.
• ⚠️ During the night, Jack assaulted the narrator while he was half-asleep, leading to an awkward remainder of the trip.
• 🚫 The narrator has had no contact with Jack since moving away for college.

Field Trip to a Theme Park

• 🎢 A girl and her best friend destiny were at a theme park field trip when Jake, who had romantic intentions, acted inappropriately in the girls' locker room.
• 😳 Jake was caught by destiny making strange noises and emerged disheveled, ending their romantic interactions.

Near Abduction in New York City

• 🛍️ Two sixth-graders, Olivia and the narrator, ditched their group on a New York City field trip to go shopping.
• 🔪 They were followed by a man who threatened them with a knife in an alley, but they escaped back into a crowd.
• 😨 The man was later seen in a class photo, confirming their terrifying encounter.

Stalker on an Island Field Trip

• 🏝️ A 14-year-old boy on an island field trip was harassed by a shy classmate, Jane, who became increasingly possessive and followed him.
• 😥 Jane confessed to having a mentally ill mother and feeling depressed, but her behavior continued to make the narrator uncomfortable.
• 🏥 Jane later reportedly overdosed on sleeping pills and may have been institutionalized.

The Shovel Man at Camp

• 🏕️ A 10-year-old boy at a cabin camp was terrified when a man in orange shorts and a ski mask appeared on his cabin's balcony holding a shovel.
• 😱 The man was later seen wearing the same orange shorts as the camp coordinator, suggesting he was involved.

Inappropriate Behavior on the Interstate

• 🚌 A first-grader on a bus trip to the zoo saw a middle-aged white man in a Jeep playing with himself and waving at the bus.
• 😳 The incident was witnessed by other children and the driver sped off, leaving a lasting impression on the narrator.