Someone Is Watching You: 24 Most Disturbing Reddit Creepy Messages Stories

Getting in touch with someone has never been this easy, but it also means you're incredibly easy to reach—sometimes by the wrong people. A viral thread on r/AskReddit recently saw users sharing the creepiest messages they've ever received, revealing a chilling world of digital stalking and unwanted attention.

The Horror of Reddit Creepy Messages: Real-Time Monitoring

The most terrifying stories often involve strangers knowing a victim's exact location. One user recounted being on a bus when they received a text from an unknown number: "Are you not cold in those thin clothes?" When they looked around, a second text arrived: "Stop looking, you're not going to find me." This level of voyeurism highlight the vulnerability we face in public spaces.

Physical stalking also took a dark turn in several accounts. One victim moved twice to escape a stalker ex-boyfriend, yet he still managed to drop unstamped birthday cards into her mailbox every year. Another user noted their distance on a dating app dropping from 3,000m to 200m in real-time while the stalker messaged, "I'm close now."

Disturbing Motives Behind the Screen

Beyond physical proximity, the psychological intent of some messages is deeply unsettling. A seller on Facebook Marketplace was asked if a child had ever wet the bed they were selling; when they said no, the buyer replied, "Too bad," suggesting a predatory motive. These stories serve as a grim reminder that digital interactions can have sinister undertones.

• 1st: The persistent stalker who found a new address twice (Creepiness: 9.8/10)
• 2nd: The "Stop looking" bus text observer (Creepiness: 9.5/10)
• 3rd: The Grindr distance tracker (Creepiness: 9.2/10)
• 4th: Workplace stalker with a 5-page letter (Creepiness: 8.9/10)
• 5th: "I attended your funeral" recycled number text (Creepiness: 8.5/10)