Friday offtopic... Scary childhood memory?

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Was looking through this collection of absolutely terrifying Easter Bunnies, and I couldn't help ROFL'ing at the expression of the kiddos who were unfortunate to share the same room with those weird creatures... And I thought of asking you guys...

What has been the single most terrifying experience you've had as a kid? I mean, were those dogs in the neighbour's backyard like monsters to you? Or did you cower under the blankets in hiding from the poltergeist who must have surely inhabited the wardrobe in your bedroom? (Personally, I once used to believe there was a family of elves living under my bed - but then again, I'm Icelandic, so... you know... elves). Now that you are grown-ups, I suppose you wouldn't mind sharing a story or two?