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This episode of Armchair Anonymous features four compelling stalking stories from listeners across North America. The episodes ranges from peeping Toms to violent ex-boyfriends, showcasing the terrifying reality of being watched and followed. Each story demonstrates different levels of escalation and danger, with victims showing remarkable resilience and survival instincts. From strategic traps to following gut instincts, these stories highlight both the horror of stalking and the importance of trusting yourself when something feels wrong.
Kelly's Window Watcher: The Slow Tap Terror
Kelly from Springfield, Illinois shares her frightening experience with a stalker who watched her sleep through broken blinds at age 16. What started with her friend noticing someone at the window escalated when an empty case of beer was found outside—suggesting the stalker spent hours watching. The situation reached a terrifying climax when the stalker began tapping on her window during homework time, leading to creative attempts to catch him with her dog Buddy. The story took a disturbing turn when Kelly discovered her convertible had been cut open, her steering wheel covered in semen, and a Polaroid of a shirtless man with his genitals exposed left under her wiper.
- Kelly's friend noticed someone outside her window during a sleepover but Kelly dismissed it as a prank
- Kelly's mom found an empty case of beer outside the window—all bottles empty, suggesting hours of watching
- The stalker would do a slow tap on Kelly's window while she did homework, terrorizing her multiple times
- Kelly and her mom created a plan using their dog Buddy to chase the stalker, which worked temporarily
- Six months later, Kelly found a hole cut in her convertible's soft top with semen on the steering wheel
- A Polaroid photo was left showing a shirtless man in acid wash jeans with his genitals exposed through an open zipper
- Police patrolled the area but never caught the suspect
" It's that creative choice of keeping that top button fastened that I think really still sticks with me to this day. "
" I was walking the dog. I was like, oh, I'm going to check it out. I submitted and here we are. "
" That was my peeping Tom slash stalker slash what I would like to call an unauthorized ejaculation story. "
Cherry's Instagram Trap: Catching a Friend's Husband
Cherry from Alberta, Canada received mysterious texts offering money for photos starting at a Taylor Swift dance party on her birthday in 2022. Initially dismissing them as bot messages, the situation became sinister when the stalker revealed they could see her locations and what she was wearing at concerts. After her friend also received similar messages, Cherry devised an ingenious trap using Instagram stories with restricted viewing to identify the stalker—who turned out to be their close friend's husband. The revelation created painful dilemmas about whether to tell the friend, especially after she announced another pregnancy.
- Cherry received first stalking text at Taylor Swift dance party offering money for photos on her birthday
- Months later, stalker texted saying 'I see that you're out tonight' proving they were watching her
- At a country concert, stalker knew what Cherry was wearing including her cowboy hat
- Stalker started referring to Cherry as 'dear' and using many emojis, suggesting older person
- Cherry's high school friend also received $500 text from same stalker
- Cherry created trap by having friend post Instagram story with specific item (espresso martini) visible only to suspect
- Stalker referenced the espresso martini, revealing himself as their friend's husband
- Cherry confronted him saying 'I've got you, motherfucker' and he simply responded 'okay'
- They decided not to tell the wife after she announced another pregnancy
" I've got you, motherfucker. I know exactly who you are and I could ruin your entire life. If you ever contact me again, I will not hesitate to do it. "
" Those espresso martinis should really loosen you up for these photos I have in mind. "
" They need you at Quantico. "
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