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Four word horror stories

219 replies

hopspot · 31/01/2026 22:10

inspired by a Facebook post!

Someone at the door
Bent down, trousers ripped
Birthday party at home
soft play on Saturday

OP posts:
KarminaBurana · 01/02/2026 09:37

It won't take long.

KarminaBurana · 01/02/2026 09:38

Do you have insurance?

KarminaBurana · 01/02/2026 09:38

Boris Johnson is back.

chellewillnotbebeaten · 01/02/2026 09:38

Slept through the alarm

KarminaBurana · 01/02/2026 09:39

Liz Truss is back.

IndigoVat · 01/02/2026 09:41

Face at the window

BlueEyedBogWitch · 01/02/2026 09:43

Donald and Melania Trump.

KarminaBurana · 01/02/2026 09:45

The Trumps are here.

Hellenbach · 01/02/2026 09:52

The bin bag split
EHCP annual review meeting
Brown envelope on doormat
Previously used password rejected

Nitgel · 01/02/2026 09:55

Low pressure on boiler

IndigoVat · 01/02/2026 09:59

Just a trim, please.

LittleGreenDuck · 01/02/2026 10:25

Your application was rejected.

I've got cooking tomorrow (10pm the night before)

AreThereSomewhereIslands · 01/02/2026 11:41

Rail Replacement Bus Service.

Soonenough · 01/02/2026 11:47

Found his secret phone
Found a bloody glove
Shed door is locked
Neighbour is reported missing

FlorenceBlack · 01/02/2026 11:58

Diarrhoea, no loo roll

Wedding morning, having doubts
Divorce, he wins lottery

At airport, no passport

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 01/02/2026 12:02

Rain, dogs, walk, mud.

Thehorticuluralhussie · 01/02/2026 13:49

Medium of interpretive dance

NotInvolved · 01/02/2026 13:57

Cycling in the rain.
Puncture far from home.
Forgot spare inner tube.
No phone signal here.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 01/02/2026 14:01

Just a gentle reminder...
Office Secret Santa time!
Your passport's expired, Madam
The washing machine's broken
The dishwasher's broken
The oven's broken
The water's gone off

Snugglemonkey · 01/02/2026 14:05

Black sharpie, no lid

Pinkponyclubpub · 01/02/2026 14:16

Stepped on lego again
Wee'd on the floor
Alexa - turn volume down
Ran out of sugar
Domino's - make it large
I'm not eating that!
Fast broadband so slow
Eat, Sleep, poop, repeat

GreatAuntytobe · 01/02/2026 16:13

Body found in search
A word please, now!
Dangerous criminal escapes prison
Maneating lion on loose
I'm having an affair
Stop the wedding now!
(apologies if already been posted as NRFT)

Tomomomatoes · 01/02/2026 16:24

Trod on slug, barefoot

Massive spider above bed

Half way round, cramping

Maths exam without warning

Desperate but no toilet

Toilet seat was damp

Shampoo on; shower cold

White top; spilled sauce

Therewerelions · 01/02/2026 16:51

Anyone who says;
Interesting dream last night

canuckup · 01/02/2026 16:53

These are so great!