Reader Stories

32 eerie experiences that defy explanation

Do you believe in a sixth sense? In ghostly apparitions, spirit voices or messages from beyond the grave? Before you decide, have a read of these 32 gripping, real-life experiences.

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28 amazing wildlife encounters

Our readers have had some pretty incredible run-ins with members of the animal kingdom.

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The 10 best fake thrillers that should totally be real

How difficult is it to come up with an instant blockbuster thriller, based solely on the name? Check out these amazing made-up titles from RD Readers and you be the judge...

Reader Stories

20 best thrillers you won’t be able to put down

Looking for a gripping thriller to get stuck into? We asked our readers to tell us the best thriller they’ve ever read and why – and we’ve collated the responses to produce this list of must-read titles for your next break. Enjoy.

Reader Stories

35 highs and lows of living alone

Around the world, more than 300 million people live alone – and these numbers are on the rise. We asked our readers what they love – or hate – most about living alone, and discovered a poignant mix of blissful freedom and bittersweet sorrow. Where do you fall on that scale – and how many of these heartfelt responses resonate with you?

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Yes, there is a Santa Claus ... and we've met him!

24 magical, heartening, joyous reader encounters with the jolly man in the red suit.

The Top 10 favourite movies voted by you

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The 10 favourite movies voted by you

We asked for your favourite movies and you responded with these notable classics. Are they your go-to flicks as well?

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The Red Tool Box

United by a common desire to create, two art students form a special friendship for life.

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The Time of Their Lives – 16 Readers Share Their Most Memorable Moments

From sharing those precious final weeks with a loved one to meeting the man or woman of their dreams, these are the moments – some joyful, some terrifying, some heartbreaking – that for one reason or another have stayed with you. Thank you for sharing these absolutely incredible stories.