Spooktober Mini-Series: Dare to Date? - The Hunter
Beware! The following stories are not for the faint of heart.
Dating can be fun and exciting, but it can also be sp0o0oky. In honor of Halloween and all things sp0o0oky, we’ve put together a compilation of first date horror stories. So sit back, relax, and leave the lights on while you enjoy our latest blog from some daring daters.
The Hunter
“I just want to tell you right now, that I ain’t movin' to no city with you.” This was the first thing my date, Josh, said to me while he was moving his guns out of the way so I could get in his truck. I was back home for the summer during my junior year of college and a friend decided to set me up on a blind date. My first mistake: getting in his truck instead of driving myself.
After a terrible dinner at Chili’s (nothing against Chili’s... but unlike Pam from the Office, I was NOT feeling God or Josh’s vibes this particular evening) during which Josh made it clear he was racist and homophobic, Josh decided to take me to his parent’s house. Reminder: this was our first date. When we got to his folks’ place, he drove his truck into the yard and started doing donuts, tearing huge ruts into the yard. I was flying around the cab of the truck silently pleading for it to end. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite over yet. Josh then told me that we were going to the woods to find a coyote that had been out behind his house.
In hindsight, I know I should have bolted. But at the time I felt like I had no choice. And so… I went into the woods with an openly bigoted man carrying a shotgun. Thankfully, no coyotes or humans were hurt during the excursion. I ended up leaving with what dwindling pride I could fit into the pocket of my city girl skinny jeans.
