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Creepy Gardener Tried to Lure Me with a Rose True Vacation Horror Story from Turkey#usa #paranormal
Have you ever felt danger hiding behind something as simple as a flower? This is the terrifying story of how my dream summer vacation turned into a nightmare. While staying at a beautiful seaside resort in Turkey, I encountered a gardener who offered me a red rose… and things quickly spiraled into fear, obsession, and terror.

In this video, I share the true events from my teenage years — the eerie glances, the unwanted gifts, and the chilling moment when I realized something wasn’t right. It’s a reminder that danger doesn’t always scream — sometimes it whispers.

⚠️ Warning: This video contains descriptions of stalking, fear, and unsettling situations. Viewer discretion is advised.

If you’ve ever had a creepy experience while traveling or close to home, share your story in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more haunted, mysterious, and spine-chilling true stories from around the world!

✅ Disclaimer

This video is based on a personal experience and is intended for entertainment purposes only. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking or harassment, please contact local authorities or a trusted professional for support. The events described are true to the narrator’s experience but may be dramatized for storytelling purposes.



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Transcript
00:00Have you ever been somewhere far from home, somewhere beautiful, relaxing, until something
00:05just didn't feel right? What should have been a carefree summer vacation turned into a nightmare
00:10that I still can't forget. It happened when I was 16 in a seaside resort in Turkey. It started with
00:17something as innocent as a flower and ended with one of the scariest encounters of my life.
00:22This is the story of the gardener's rose. It was the summer after my sophomore year and my family
00:28had planned a trip to the Turkish coast. We stayed at a large resort overlooking the Mediterranean,
00:34complete with pools, palm trees, white sands, and all the tourist attractions you can imagine.
00:40I was excited. I'd never been abroad before and everything seemed new and beautiful.
00:45The days were filled with beach volleyball, late-night walks, and endless sunbathing.
00:50I felt free, like I belonged nowhere and everywhere at the same time. But there was one place I always
00:56avoided. The back garden near the pool where a middle-aged gardener worked silently. His name,
01:02I later learned, was Kamal. He wore a loose green uniform and always seemed to be trimming bushes or
01:08watering plants. There was something off about him. At first, I told myself I was just being paranoid.
01:15He didn't say anything or act aggressive. He just stared. Sometimes when I walked past,
01:21I'd feel his eyes burning through me. One afternoon, after swimming, I took a towel and headed
01:26toward the garden path, hoping to cut across instead of walking all the way around. That's when I saw
01:32him. Kamal was crouched near a rose bush, his hands digging into the soil. But when he saw me,
01:38he stood up immediately, almost too quickly, and smiled. Hello, he said, his accent thick but soft.
01:45Would you like a rose? I froze. I- I don't think so, I replied, forcing a smile.
01:52It's for you, he said, holding out a long-stemmed red rose. His eyes didn't blink. His smile never
01:59faded. I- I have to go, I mumbled and turned away. As I walked off, I felt his gaze on my back.
02:07I didn't turn around. But I swear I could feel him watching me until I reached the lobby.
02:12That evening, I couldn't shake it. Every time I stepped outside, I glanced toward the garden path.
02:18Kamal would always be there, pruning, watering, trimming, but his eyes followed me. Once I even
02:24caught him staring at me while pretending to be absorbed in his work. I didn't tell my parents.
02:30I didn't want to ruin their vacation. But my stomach churned with dread. The next day,
02:35I avoided the garden completely. On the third day, things escalated. I had gone to the pool early in
02:41morning. The resort was still quiet, with barely anyone around. After my swim, I grabbed my towel
02:48and turned toward the path by the garden. There he was. This time, he stood with a perfect rose in his
02:54hand. Not freshly cut like before, but arranged beautifully. The petals were deep crimson without
03:01a blemish. Good morning, he greeted, his smile whiter but his eyes darker. I- I don't need one,
03:08I whispered heart racing. It's for you, he repeated. You are special. Something about the way he said
03:15it made the skin on my arms rise. I stepped back. Please, leave me alone, I said trying not to sound
03:23panicked. But he didn't step back. He just tilted his head as if listening to something only he could
03:29hear. I turned and ran toward the pool. Later that day, I told one of the resort staff members,
03:35a young man named Yusuf, that the gardener was bothering me. Yusuf's face grew serious.
03:41Ah, Kamal, he said quietly. He's strange, I said. Yusuf hesitated. He's harmless if you don't talk to
03:50him, he said at last. But he has a history. He was reported before for giving gifts to young guests.
03:58My stomach dropped. Should I tell the manager? I asked. Yusuf shook his head. No.
04:04It will cause trouble, and he will be gone before anyone can stop him. That night I slept with the
04:10lights on. On the last day of our trip, I decided to stay in my room as much as possible. But fate had
04:17other plans. I stepped outside one final time in the late afternoon to take a walk along the beach.
04:24The garden path was empty. I thought it was safe. As I rounded a corner, I nearly collided with him.
04:30Kamal stood there, holding another rose, this time with small white flowers wrapped around the red
04:36bloom. His eyes locked on mine. I saved this for you, he said softly, stepping closer. I backed away,
04:43my heart pounding. Stay away, I whispered. But he only smiled, his lips barely moving.
04:50Just one flower, he murmured. Only love. That's when I screamed. My voice echoed through the quiet
04:58resort. Within seconds, other guests and staff came running. Kamal stood frozen, then backed away
05:05slowly, eyes still fixed on me. A manager quickly escorted him out, and security kept him away from
05:11the grounds after that. I never saw him again. The rest of the vacation felt surreal, as if everything
05:18around me was too bright or too loud. I kept replaying his eyes in my mind, empty yet hungry.
05:24Back home I told my parents what happened. They were shocked and angry. But they were also relieved
05:30that I got away safely. Even now, years later, when I see a rose, I remember that summer in Turkey.
05:37The way something as innocent as a flower could mask something so frightening. That was my story,
05:42the terrifying encounter with the gardener and his rose. It's a reminder that sometimes danger doesn't
05:48wear a mask of hatred or violence. Sometimes it smiles at you, offers you beauty, and waits until
05:55you're vulnerable. If you've ever had a creepy experience while traveling or even close to home,
06:01share it in the comments below. And if you found this story chilling, hit that like button and
06:06subscribe for more true horror experiences from around the world. Stay safe, trust your instincts,
06:11and always remember, not all roses are meant to be picked.
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