Is watching stories considered stalking?

Watching horror stories is often regarded as haram as it may go against the principles of promoting positive and morally upright thoughts. But there are also those who believe that as long as it doesn't lead to harmful actions or thoughts, it might not be strictly prohibited.

One scary stalking story is about a girl who noticed the same man everywhere she went. He was at the coffee shop she frequented, outside her workplace, and even on her jogging path. Every time she saw him, he would just stare at her. It made her extremely paranoid and scared to leave her house.

One online stalking story I heard was about a girl who constantly received unwanted messages on social media from a stranger. The stranger had found her profile and started commenting on her every post, sending private messages asking personal questions. It made her feel very uncomfortable and scared. She had to block the person multiple times as they kept creating new accounts to continue stalking her.

To protect from stalking as shown in those scary true stories, it's crucial to trust your instincts. If something feels off, it probably is. In some of the stories, the victims had a gut feeling but ignored it at first. Next, use technology to your advantage. There are apps that can help you keep track of who is around you or who has accessed your information. Also, if you suspect stalking, document everything. Keep a record of any strange encounters, messages, or sightings. This can be very helpful if the situation escalates and you need to involve the police, just like in some of those real - life stalking horror stories.

They should also be careful about what they share online. Avoid posting details like your exact location, daily schedule, or personal contact information. Another important step is to keep their devices and software updated to prevent hackers from easily accessing their data. If they suspect they are being stalked, they should report it to the relevant authorities, like the local police or the platform where the stalking is taking place.

Well, one story could be that a girl I knew from school started showing up everywhere I went. She'd be at the coffee shop I frequented, the park where I jogged, and even at the library where I studied. It was really creepy at first. But later I found out she just wanted to be friends and didn't know how to approach me in a normal way.

One common element is the sense of being constantly watched. Just like in many stories where the victim feels eyes on them all the time, whether they are at home, at work, or out in public. Another is the recurrence of the stalker's presence. They seem to show up everywhere the victim goes.

Well, here's a stalking short story idea. There's a detective who is investigating a case of a woman being stalked. The stalker leaves strange notes and gifts at her doorstep. As the detective digs deeper, he discovers that the stalker is someone from the woman's past who has a twisted obsession with her. Another story could be that a famous singer is stalked by a person who hacks into their social media accounts to find out their whereabouts. In a third story, a neighbor starts stalking another neighbor just because they have a nice garden and the stalker becomes obsessed with having a similar one.

A friend of mine had a strange 'stalking' experience. There was a parrot that would wait for him outside his apartment every morning. It would mimic his voice when he said hello. Turns out the parrot escaped from a nearby house and just liked my friend's voice.

There was a case where a defective motherboard in a company's server seemed to be sending out random data packets. It turned out that there was a malicious chip on the motherboard that was installed during the manufacturing process in a foreign factory. This chip was stalking the company's network traffic and sending it to an unknown third - party. It cost the company a great deal of time and money to figure out the source and replace all the affected motherboards.