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The original was posted on /r/paranormal by /u/Luna_Bloom23 on 2025-08-01 17:05:42+00:00.
This happened a few months ago and I still think about it.
I was walking home after dinner with a friend. It wasn’t super late, maybe around 10:30 p.m., but the streets were pretty quiet. I had my headphones in and was just kind of zoning out. Probably not the smartest move, but I felt safe — until I didn’t.
I turned onto my street and noticed a guy standing near a wall. He looked... off. Not doing anything, just watching. I got that gut feeling — the one that makes you instantly alert.
As I walked past him, I saw him move out of the corner of my eye. He didn’t say anything, just started stepping toward me like he was going to grab my bag. I felt my whole body tense up. I didn’t know if I should run or yell.
Then, out of nowhere, this older man across the street called out, “Everything alright over there?” He had been sitting outside a little café and stood up slowly, holding a cane. He didn’t yell or act aggressive, just said it loud enough to be heard.
The guy who was creeping on me suddenly stopped. He hesitated for a second and then just walked off like nothing happened.
The old man came over and asked if I was okay. I told him I was, and he offered to walk me the rest of the way home. He didn’t ask me anything personal or make it weird — he just quietly made sure I got to my door safely, then turned and walked away.
I never saw him again. I don’t even know his name. But honestly, I think he might’ve saved me that night just by paying attention and saying something.
It really reminded me how much it matters when people look out for each other. So if you ever see something that feels off — say something. You never know what kind of difference it could make.