10 Internet Horror Stories That Should Be Movies

5. The Limping Woman

Right from the very first word, Pippinacious' /nosleep story on The Limping Woman is creepy and gripping. The story opens on the 'drag' and 'click' of her feet and the explanation that is how someone can tell when she is following behind them.

The Limping Woman is the local urban legend of the author's hometown and has a tale filled with tragedy. A kind and beautiful young teacher in her youth, the woman was followed home and had her leg snapped by her pursuer before being killed.

The legend says that when someone is out walking alone on a dark night and they hear the dragging of The Limping Woman behind them, the last thing they should ever do is turn around and answer her pleas for help.

Pippinacious' story of The Limping Woman follows two girls exploring the mystery of the local legend, eager to uncover whether or not there is any truth behind the tale. The chills, creepiness and, ultimately, the horrific tragedy of The Limping Woman and her tale are developed in a terrific way in this subreddit classic, and there are so many avenues a potential film could head down in putting this legend on the big screen.

Full Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/731yoi/the_limping_woman/

 
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