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00:00My name is Jake, and this story is about a road trip that started as an adventure and
00:16quickly turned into a nightmare.
00:19My girlfriend Lisa and I had been planning this trip from Miami to New Orleans for months.
00:23We needed a break from our routine, a little excitement, and the allure of the open road
00:28was just too tempting to resist.
00:32We set off early one Friday morning, the sun barely peeking over the horizon as we hit
00:36the highway.
00:38The first few hours were uneventful, filled with laughter and music as we drove along
00:42the scenic route.
00:45It was just after we crossed into Alabama that things took a turn.
00:48Do you see that black SUV behind us?
00:52Lisa asked, glancing nervously in the side mirror.
00:55I looked, and sure enough, a sleek black SUV was trailing us.
01:00It's probably nothing, just another car on the road, I reassured her.
01:06But then, at our next stop for gas, the SUV pulled into the station right after us.
01:12The driver, a middle-aged man in sunglasses, stayed in the car, watching us.
01:17Lisa's unease became palpable.
01:20Why is he just sitting there?
01:22She whispered, clutching my arm.
01:24Let's just get back on the road, I suggested, trying to stay calm.
01:29Maybe it's just a coincidence.
01:32But the coincidences kept piling up.
01:34Every stop we made, the SUV was there.
01:38At a small diner in Mississippi, it parked across the street.
01:42At a scenic overlook, it pulled in a few minutes after us.
01:46By now, our lighthearted trip had turned into a nerve-wracking ordeal.
01:51What does he want from us?
01:54Lisa's voice trembled as she spoke.
01:56I don't know, I admitted, my own fear starting to show.
02:01Maybe we should call the police.
02:04We did, and the officer we spoke to took our report seriously.
02:08We've had several reports about a vehicle matching that description involved in kidnappings
02:12along this stretch of highway.
02:14Stay alert and try to make it to a safe, populated area.
02:18Our blood ran cold at his words.
02:21Kidnappings?
02:22Who was this guy?
02:23And what did he want with us?
02:26As we continued west, the SUV became more aggressive.
02:30It started tailgating us, swerving threateningly.
02:33At one point, it even tried to run us off the road, forcing me to swerve into the gravel
02:37shoulder to avoid a collision.
02:38We need to lose him, Lisa urged, panic in her eyes.
02:43I know, I replied, gripping the steering wheel until my knuckles turned white.
02:48But how?
02:50We decided to take a detour, hoping to lose the SUV on the back roads.
02:55But no matter where we went, it followed.
02:58It was as if the driver had some sixth sense, knowing exactly where we'd be.
03:03The remote parts of the gulf coast were desolate, with stretches of road where we saw no other
03:08cars for miles.
03:10We were truly alone with our stalker.
03:13Night fell, and the darkness added to our terror.
03:16The SUV's headlights were a constant presence in our mirrors.
03:21Jake, what if we don't make it?
03:23Lisa's voice was barely a whisper.
03:25Don't think like that, I said, though I was just as scared.
03:30We'll find a way.
03:31Then, in a moment of desperation, we spotted a small, dilapidated motel off the highway.
03:37I made a split-second decision to pull in, hoping the SUV would pass by without noticing.
03:43We parked behind the building, hearts pounding, and watched as the SUV slowly drove past,
03:49its headlights cutting through the night.
03:51We waited, breath held, until we were sure it was gone.
03:55We should call the police again, Lisa suggested, her voice shaking.
04:00We did, and this time they promised to send a patrol car to our location.
04:05We sat in the darkened motel room, every creak and groan of the old building making us jump.
04:11Finally, red and blue lights flashed outside, and a knock on the door signaled the arrival
04:16of the police.
04:18The officers escorted us to safety, and after what felt like an eternity, we were finally
04:23able to breathe again.
04:25The SUV was never found, but we were safe.
04:29Our road trip from Miami to New Orleans had turned into a harrowing tale of survival,
04:34one that we'll never forget.
04:37To this day, I wonder who that man was, and why he targeted us.
04:42Was it random, or did he have some sinister plan?
04:45I guess we'll never know.
04:47But one thing is for sure, we'll never take our safety for granted again.
05:00My name is Noah, and I want to tell you about a road trip that my friends and I took from
05:05Phoenix to San Diego.
05:07What started as a fun adventure quickly turned into something out of a nightmare, something
05:12none of us will ever forget.
05:14It was a scorching hot day in late July when we set off.
05:18There were four of us, me, my girlfriend Emily, and our friends Lucas and Sarah.
05:24We decided to take the scenic route through the Arizona desert, hoping for some breathtaking
05:29views and a memorable journey.
05:31About two hours into our drive, we spotted a man hitchhiking on the side of the road.
05:36He looked harmless enough, with a weather-beaten face and a tattered backpack.
05:41Emily suggested we give him a ride.
05:43Are you sure it's safe?
05:45I asked, glancing at the others.
05:47Come on, Noah, Emily insisted.
05:50It's so hot out here, and he looks like he needs help.
05:53Reluctantly, I pulled over, and the man climbed into the backseat next to Lucas and Sarah.
05:59He introduced himself as William, and thanked us profusely for picking him up.
06:04Where are you headed, William?
06:05Lucas asked.
06:07Just to the nearest town, William replied with a smile that didn't quite reach his
06:12eyes.
06:13I've been out here for a while.
06:15At first, everything seemed fine.
06:18We chatted about mundane things.
06:20The weather, the desert landscape, our plans in San Diego.
06:25But then William started saying things that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand
06:28up.
06:29Emily, how's your mom doing?
06:33He asked suddenly, catching her off guard.
06:36Emily froze.
06:38How do you know about my mom?
06:40She asked, her voice shaking.
06:43William just smiled.
06:45It's a small world.
06:46You'd be surprised how much you can learn by just listening.
06:50We all exchanged uneasy glances.
06:53How could this stranger know about Emily's mom?
06:56It didn't make any sense.
06:58I decided to keep driving, hoping to drop him off as soon as possible.
07:03But it only got worse.
07:05William began revealing our deepest secrets, things we had never told anyone.
07:10He knew about Lucas's fear of the dark, Sarah's struggles with anxiety, and my own insecurities.
07:17The car's atmosphere grew tense and suffocating.
07:21Who the hell are you?
07:22I demanded, my hands gripping the steering wheel tightly.
07:27William just laughed, a chilling sound that echoed in the confined space.
07:32I'm just a traveler, like you.
07:36We tried to drop him off at a small gas station, but when we turned to say goodbye, he was
07:41gone.
07:42Just vanished into thin air.
07:45Panic set in as we looked around, but there was no sign of him.
07:49Did anyone see where he went?
07:51Sarah asked, her voice trembling.
07:54No, Lucas replied, shaking his head.
07:58He was just… gone.
08:01We tried to shake off the encounter and continue our journey, but the sense of unease lingered.
08:06As the sun began to set, strange things started happening.
08:10We saw William's reflection in the rearview mirror, standing on the side of the road,
08:15smiling that eerie smile.
08:17No matter how far we drove, he was always ahead of us, waiting.
08:23How is this possible?
08:24Emily whispered, clutching my arm.
08:27I don't know, I admitted, fear gnawing at my insides.
08:32But we need to get out of here.
08:34The desert seemed to stretch on forever, a never-ending expanse of sand and shadows.
08:40Our car's engine sputtered, and the temperature gauge rose alarmingly.
08:45Are we being punished?
08:46Lucas wondered aloud, his voice breaking.
08:49We need to stick together, I said, trying to stay calm.
08:53Whatever this is, we can beat it if we stay united.
08:57But as the night wore on, it became clear that this was no ordinary road trip.
09:03William, or whatever he was, had unlocked our darkest fears and used them against us.
09:08The desert became a maze of terror, each turn leading us further into the unknown.
09:15By dawn, we were exhausted and broken.
09:18We finally stumbled upon a small town, where we found refuge.
09:23But the memory of that night, of William and his sinister knowledge, haunts us still.
09:29Our road trip from Phoenix to San Diego turned into a journey through our worst nightmares,
09:34and none of us came out the same.
09:44My name is Henry, and what I'm about to tell you is something I'll never forget.
09:49It was supposed to be a fun road trip from Denver to Las Vegas with my college friends,
09:54Oliver, James, and Mateo.
09:57We were looking forward to the bright lights and excitement of Vegas, a perfect getaway
10:01before the next semester began.
10:04We set off early in the morning, spirits high as we cruised through the Colorado Rockies.
10:09The drive was beautiful, and we laughed and sang along to our favorite songs.
10:14But things took a turn for the worse somewhere in the middle of Utah.
10:18We were miles away from any town when we heard a loud pop, and the car swerved violently.
10:25What the hell was that?
10:27Oliver shouted from the passenger seat as I struggled to keep the car under control.
10:31A tire blowout, I think, I replied, heart pounding.
10:36We pulled over to the side of the road and got out to assess the damage.
10:41Sure enough, the rear tire was completely shredded.
10:44We searched for the spare, only to find it flat as well.
10:48With no cell service and the sun starting to set, we were in a real bind.
10:53Look over there, James said, pointing to what looked like an old town in the distance.
10:58Maybe we can find help.
11:00Desperate, we decided to head toward the town.
11:04As we walked, an eerie silence settled over us.
11:07The town was like something out of a nightmare, with dilapidated buildings and overgrown weeds.
11:13It wasn't on any map, and the air felt thick with unease.
11:18Is anyone here?
11:19Mateo called out, but there was no response.
11:23We split up to explore, hoping to find someone, anyone, who could help us.
11:28As I walked through the deserted streets, I noticed strange symbols carved into the
11:32walls and doors of the buildings.
11:35A chill ran down my spine.
11:37Guys, come here!
11:40Oliver called from a large, decrepit house at the edge of town.
11:44Inside, we found what looked like an altar, with disturbing drawings and old, bloodstained
11:50tools.
11:51Mike set in.
11:52We need to get out of here, I said urgently.
11:57We ran back to the car, only to find the engine had been tampered with.
12:01It wouldn't start, and it was clear someone didn't want us to leave.
12:05What do we do now?
12:06Mateo asked, fear in his eyes.
12:10Before I could answer, we heard chanting coming from the town.
12:14Shadows flickered in the distance, and it was clear we were not alone.
12:18They're coming, James whispered, and we bolted into the nearby woods, hoping to find a place
12:23to hide.
12:25Night fell, and the chanting grew louder, closer.
12:29We stumbled upon a cave and huddled inside, trying to stay quiet.
12:34My mind raced.
12:35Who were these people?
12:37What did they want with us?
12:38Do you think they'll find us?
12:41Oliver asked, his voice shaking.
12:44I don't know, I admitted, terrified.
12:47Hours passed, and the chanting eventually faded.
12:51We cautiously made our way back to the car, praying for a miracle.
12:55To our relief, a passing trucker spotted us and offered help.
12:59As we sped away from that cursed town, I looked back and wondered how many others had met
13:04the same fate.
13:05Our road trip from Denver to Las Vegas had turned into a fight for survival, and we were
13:10lucky to escape with our lives.
13:13I'll never forget the terror we faced, and I'll never take a road trip for granted again.