horror story
US /ˈhɔːr.ər ˌstɔː.ri/
UK /ˈhɔːr.ər ˌstɔː.ri/
1.
a story intended to frighten, shock, or disgust
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She loves reading horror stories before bed.
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The movie was a classic horror story with a twist ending.
2.
a very unpleasant or shocking experience or situation
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Getting stuck in traffic for three hours was a real horror story.
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His first job interview was a complete horror story.