Humans, unlike, say, our furry friends, struggle to see in the dark. We also have pretty active and imaginative brains. This combination ensures that when we hear something we can’t see, particularly during a vulnerable moment (like when you’re in your pajamas), our brains immediately jump to wild and terrifying conclusions.

We’ve gathered stories from people who were dramatically awoken by something scary in the night. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the spookiest ones and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below.

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When I was 18 I was in a house fire. Since then I've been terrified of fire. This story takes plac

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