The Man in the Window | True Horror Story That Still Haunts Me

This is one of the creepiest TRUE scary stories you’ll hear on YouTube. I was only 17 when I stayed home alone in our quiet, small-town house. My parents were away, and I thought it would be a normal night. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It started with small things — footsteps on gravel, my dog growling at the window, and shadows moving outside. But then I saw him. Pale skin. Wide, unblinking eyes. A faint smile. Pressed against the glass… watching me. I froze. I couldn’t scream. Couldn’t move. He circled the house, rattled the back door, and then vanished into silence. When the police finally arrived, what they found made my stomach drop — muddy footprints at every single window of the house. He wasn’t just passing through. He was watching. Studying me. Waiting. This is the true story of the man in the window. And to this day, I still wonder: how long had he been there before I noticed? 👉 If you love real scary stories, subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss a nightmare like this. 👉 LIKE the video if you made it to the end — it helps more people discover these stories. 👉 SHARE this story with a friend who thinks being home alone is safe… 📧 Want to submit your own true story? Send it to: [email protected] (Neatly written stories only, messy grammar may not be read.)