Adopted Teen REFUSES to Pay for Friend’s $100 Pet After Traumatizing ‘Prank’

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a creepy-crawly tale that’s sure to make your skin crawl! Meet our 13-year-old protagonist, a brave soul with a deep-seated fear of bugs. ‍♀️ But what happens when a birthday sleepover turns into a nightmare? Brace yourselves for a story of friendship, pranks, and the ultimate question: who’s the real a**hole here? Get ready for a wild ride!

A Creepy-Crawly Confession

‍♀️ Buggin’ Out: The Struggle is Real ‍♀️

Birthday Bash Gone Wrong

Two Truths and a Lie… or a Warning?

Drifting Off to Dreamland…

The Praying Mantis Surprise

Panic Attack in Progress

Sobbing and Seeking Comfort

Pay Up or Shut Up?

‍♀️ Standing My Ground

No Way, José! ‍♀️

Forking Over the Dough?

Pretty in Pink… Mantis?

Blocking Out the Haters ‍♀️

Red Flags and Rumors

The Praying Mantis Prank: A Friendship Fiasco!

Well, well, well… looks like our bug-fearing protagonist found herself in quite a sticky situation! A birthday sleepover turned into a horror show when her so-called friends decided to pull a cruel prank involving a pet praying mantis. In a moment of panic, our poor girl accidentally crushed the creepy-crawly, and now her “friends” are demanding she pay up! The audacity! But wait, there’s more! Turns out these gals have a bit of a bad rep at school. Our protagonist’s mom stepped in and laid down the law, blocking the mean girls and promising to have a chat with their moms. Talk about drama! Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this buggy debacle!

NTA comment suggests a fair trade for therapy session cost.

Cruel prank on adopted teen’s pet, NTA for not paying.

Friend’s prank traumatized OP and killed a pet. NTA.

Prank victim defends refusal to pay $100 for praying mantis. NTA.

Not responsible for friend’s pet after traumatizing prank

No pets for her! ‍♀️ NTA for not paying.

Cruel prank on major fears is never funny. NTA

Respect and autonomy are key. NTA for not paying.

NTA: Friend’s cruel prank with pet warrants refusal to pay.

NTA. Requesting payment for their prank is an a**hole move.

“Pranks between friends should never escalate to ’cause a panic attack’ bad”

Friends pulled mean prank, NTA for refusing to pay.

User defends victim, calls pranksters cruel bullies and scammers.

Don’t pay for the traumatizing prank. Block and move on.

Don’t be a sucker! NTA, the price tag is ridiculous

Friend’s mantis put in danger during prank, NTA for refusing.

No need to pay for friend’s pet after traumatizing prank

Free praying mantis > $100 praying mantis. NTA wins.

Exploiting someone’s fears is not a prank . You owe them nothing.

You’re not responsible for their pet’s passing. NTA

Spiteful yet hilarious suggestion for a traumatizing prank gone wrong.

NTA, but talk to your mom and their parents

Don’t pay for a friend’s cruel prank. Find better friends.

Defending against a pet prank gone wrong. NTA

Stand up for yourself, don’t let ‘friends’ take advantage!

NTA. Good advice for standing up to bullying ‘friends’

Win a stupid prize NTA not at fault

Friend pulls harmful prank on pet, doesn’t deserve another

Don’t bug the bug-lover: NTA for refusing to pay

Slapping a creepy crawly: NTA and just instinct

Empathetic reply to traumatized victim of cruel prank.

Friends were warned, NTA for not paying for traumatizing prank

Cut toxic friends, don’t pay for $100 prank pet. Cheaper options available.

Defending oneself against a traumatic prank. NTA ‍♀️

Standing up for yourself and your phobia, NTA!

Friend’s cruel prank on $100 pet: NTA for being angry

Cassidy’s entitled behavior towards her friend’s pet is unacceptable.

Cruel ‘prank’ isn’t OP’s responsibility. NTA.

Don’t take the blame for their stupid prank . And $100 for a preying mantis? Double asshats ‍♂️.

Who knew a praying mantis could cause such drama? NTA for defending yourself against a creepy crawly.

NTA for refusing to pay for friend’s pet after traumatizing prank

Supportive comment for bug-phobic teen who stood up for self.

NTA. Your parents should handle this ASAP

A clever way to find out who your true friends are

Friend pulls cruel prank involving teen’s fear; NTA not paying.

Supportive comment validates OP’s traumatic experience and advises to trust instincts.

Traumatizing ‘prank’ backfires, NTA for refusing to pay for pet

Bug prank backfires, commenter says NTA for refusing payment

Laughing at someone’s phobia? Definitely not cool

NTA: You deserve better friends, tell your parents and move on

Mantis prank on friend with bug phobia – NTA for refusing payment.

Friend’s pet dies due to cruel ‘prank’, commenter is NTA.

Bug slapping reaction justified, NTA wins this argument

No obligation to pay for friend’s pet after dangerous prank

NTA and phobia is not a joke. Friend is enemy

Pet owner held responsible for dangerous prank with insect

Insect lover calls out dangerous ‘prank’, declares NTA friendless

Respectful spider hobbyist agrees with NTA’s actions

NTA commenter calls out irresponsible pet owner with advice.

Don’t pay for the traumatizing ‘prank’, let the parents handle

Friend pulls traumatizing prank on teen with phobia of pets

Friend pulls cruel prank, commenter says NTA for refusing payment.

Free Praying Mantis and NTA – Commenter has no patience for expensive pets.

Standing up for yourself against bullies.

Bug in hostile environment, friends at fault. NTA wins.

No more pets for prankster friend. NTA made right call.

Bugs aren’t funny. It’s not your fault. NTA