Can you share some top stories associated with Friday the 13th?

One funny Friday the 13th story is about a superstitious guy. He was so worried all day that he would have bad luck. He avoided black cats and ladders all day. But in the end, the only 'bad luck' he had was that he tripped over his own untied shoelace while running away from an imaginary danger.

There was this small town where every Friday 13th, an old lady would dress up as a witch and walk around the streets. One time, she scared a group of tourists who thought she was part of a horror movie set. They took pictures with her, and she ended up becoming an unexpected local attraction on that Friday 13th.

There was a small business that noticed a significant drop in sales every Friday the 13th. They had done all the market research and everything seemed normal in terms of their products, prices, and marketing. But on those specific days, customers just seemed to avoid the store. It could be pure coincidence, but it added to the superstition around Friday the 13th.

A family once reported strange noises in their house on Friday the 13th. They said it sounded like someone was walking around when no one was there. They checked every corner of the house but found nothing. It was a very creepy experience for them.

Sure. One story could be that the shriek character is the creation of a mad scientist. The scientist was trying to create a sound - based weapon, but something went wrong and the shriek character was born. It then escaped from the laboratory and started roaming the nearby forest, scaring anyone who entered.

Sure. There's the story of 'Silent Night'. It was first performed in Austria in 1818. It has a beautiful and peaceful melody that has made it one of the most well - known Christmas songs globally. Its simplicity and the message of the Nativity it conveys are part of what makes it so special.

One of the top stories could be about the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th. People often believe it's an unlucky day. For example, there are stories of accidents or misfortunes that are said to occur more frequently on this day. Some buildings don't have a 13th floor because of this superstition.

Yes. The idea of Friday 13th being unlucky has a long history. The number 13 has been regarded as unlucky in many cultures. For instance, in some old European beliefs, there were 13 lunar cycles in a year which was seen as abnormal. Friday has religious significance in Christianity. Combining these, the superstition grew. It has seeped into modern culture as well. We see movies and books using Friday 13th as a spooky theme. Many people subconsciously avoid important events on this day, like weddings or job interviews, because of this long - held superstition.

Sure. There's a short story where a man inherits an antique mirror on Friday the 13th. When he brings it home, he starts seeing a face in the mirror that isn't his own. At first, he thinks it's a trick of the light, but as the day progresses, the face becomes more and more distinct and menacing.

Well, on a Friday 13th, I was at work. The office coffee machine broke down. Everyone was grumbling about it being a bad omen. But then one of my colleagues brought in a big box of donuts. We all sat around, ate donuts, and laughed about how we were making the best of this 'unlucky' day. It turned out to be a really fun day in the end.