4 Scary TRUE Fall Horror Stories

Summary

In this eerie Halloween tale, the narrator recounts a chilling encounter at a pumpkin patch. While walking through a wooded area with a friend, they spot a mysterious figure standing in the trees. At first, it seems like a prank, but the figure's unnatural movement—gliding silently toward them—feels anything but ordinary. After hastily fleeing to safety, the narrator learns of similar reports from others who witnessed the strange figure. The unsettling memory lingers, leaving the narrator haunted by the possibility that the figure could have followed them. The mystery remains unsolved, but the fear is real.

Takeaways

• 😀 The narrator experiences a strange encounter at a pumpkin patch with a figure that moves unnaturally.
• 😀 The encounter begins when the narrator hears a mysterious crack in the woods but Kevin doesn’t hear it.
• 😀 The figure is initially seen standing still, then tilts its head as though observing them before gliding toward them.
• 😀 The narrator and Kevin both sense something is wrong, but Kevin doesn’t see the figure, making the narrator question their perception.
• 😀 The figure’s movement is described as gliding over the leaves, rather than walking, which adds to its eerie nature.
• 😀 After running to safety, the figure stops at the edge of the pumpkin patch, seemingly watching the narrator and Kevin.
• 😀 The narrator tries to rationalize the encounter but feels something was off about the situation, dismissing it as a prank.
• 😀 Despite trying to convince themselves it was just a Halloween joke, the narrator recalls how unsettling the encounter felt.
• 😀 A report online confirms a similar sighting at the same pumpkin patch, describing the figure’s strange behavior, reinforcing the narrator's experience.
• 😀 The narrator is left with a lingering sense of unease, associating the eerie figure with the change in seasons and remembering it every October.
• 😀 The narrator still doesn’t have an explanation for the encounter and feels that if the figure had wanted to, it could have followed them to their car.

Q & A

What is the main setting of the story?

The main setting is a pumpkin patch, which is located in a wooded area. The story takes place during the fall, around Halloween time.

Who are the two main characters in the story?

The two main characters are the narrator and their friend, Kevin, who visit the pumpkin patch together.

What strange event happens in the pumpkin patch?

The narrator sees a mysterious figure standing in the woods behind them, which seems to move unnaturally, gliding rather than walking. The figure's appearance and behavior unsettle the narrator.

How does Kevin react to the figure?

Kevin does not see the figure and is unaware of it. When the narrator stops and asks if Kevin hears something, he shakes his head and doesn't react to the strange presence.

What is peculiar about the figure's movement?

The figure appears to glide over the leaves without walking, which is unsettling and unnatural. It seems to float rather than move like a normal person.

How does the narrator feel when they realize the figure is following them?

The narrator feels terrified and is overwhelmed with fear. They grab Kevin's arm and run towards the pumpkin stand, hearing the figure's movements behind them, faster than they should be.

What happens when the narrator and Kevin reach the main area of the pumpkin patch?

When they reach the main area, the figure stops at the edge of the pumpkin patch and watches them. Despite being in a crowded area with people laughing and eating, the figure does not approach further.

Does the narrator believe they imagined the figure?

No, the narrator is certain that they did not imagine the figure. They later find a report online from someone who claims to have seen a similar figure at the same pumpkin patch.

How does the narrator cope with the experience after the event?

The narrator struggles with the experience, especially at night, as they are haunted by the memory of the figure. They try to convince themselves it was a Halloween prank but remain unconvinced.

What additional information does the narrator discover after the event?

The narrator finds an online report from someone else who saw a strange figure at the same pumpkin patch. The report describes a similar experience, confirming the narrator's encounter was not unique.

How does the story end?

The narrator never returns to the pumpkin patch and continues to be haunted by the memory of the figure, especially during the fall when the leaves start to fall and the weather gets colder. They still feel uneasy about what happened.