I saw a deer with forward facing eyes, it followed me home by Pendle_Affinity27
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A woman recounts a terrifying experience on her anniversary hike with her boyfriend Aaron in his childhood hometown, where they encounter a deer with forward-facing eyes that behaves unnaturally—moving stiffly, mimicking their voices, and following them through the woods. The creature, revealed to be something far more sinister than a deer, had haunted Aaron since childhood, when it took his best friend Jake during a camping trip. The trauma resurfaced, shattering Aaron’s previously optimistic personality and driving them to flee their home after the entity followed them there. Now, on the run and returning to the town for help, the couple faces an unknown threat that seems to know their every move. The story blends psychological horror with emotional depth, exploring grief, guilt, and the fragility of mental health in the face of the inexplicable. The narrator reflects on how the experience has changed her relationship with Aaron, shifting from a dynamic of mutual support to one where she now feels compelled to care for him in return. Despite the fear, love remains central—she vows to stand by him no matter what. The episode ends with them driving toward the highway, hoping to escape the creature’s reach, while the podcast host, MrCreepypasta, thanks his Patreon supporters and signs off with a haunting reminder: 'sweet dreams.'
A deer with forward-facing eyes is not a natural animal—it mimics human voices and follows people, suggesting supernatural origins.
Trauma from childhood can resurface decades later, especially when triggered by familiar places or events.
The mind can repress painful memories, but they may return with devastating force when confronted.
Love can be a powerful force for healing, but it also demands sacrifice and resilience in the face of terror.
The most dangerous threats aren't always physical—they can be psychological, emotional, and tied to unresolved grief.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Anniversary Hike and the First Encounter
“I fucking yelled at the deer. I moved back over to my side of the car, put down the window, I leaned out of it and yelled with as much power as my lungs could muster, MOVE!”
The Voice in the Woods
“It was my own voice, deep and gravely. It was like whatever was behind us drawing out the sounds, testing its ability.”
The Revelation of the Deer's True Nature
“Its eyes weren't on the sides of its head. It was at the front like a predator, like a human. They didn't look human, they were regular deer eyes which made it feel worse.”
Aaron's Trauma and the Truth About Jake
After being rescued by rangers, the narrator learns Aaron’s dark past: the creature took his best friend Jake during a camping trip when they were children. Aaron has carried guilt and repressed memories for years, which the entity has now awakened.
The Entity Follows Them Home
“It couldn't be that dear. I mean, it couldn't. The thing and I were just staring at each other, and I seriously hoped that it couldn't see me.”
“It was my own voice, deep and gravely. It was like whatever was behind us drawing out the sounds, testing its ability.”
“Its eyes weren't on the sides of its head. It was at the front like a predator, like a human. They didn't look human, they were regular deer eyes which made it feel worse.”
“I fucking yelled at the deer. I moved back over to my side of the car, put down the window, I leaned out of it and yelled with as much power as my lungs could muster, MOVE!”
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deer
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Jake
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Aaron's parents
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MrCreepypasta
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rangers
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Patreon
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Jake's parents
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peaceful Buddha
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