Josie Stinson, a 21-year-old from Salem, Mass., thought she’d found the perfect way to make new friends by joining an “Anti-Loneliness Club” meetup.

She shelled out $12 for a ticket, expecting dinner and new pals, only to be left alone at a restaurant with no event in sight.

Her viral TikTok of her experience, which has racked up almost 1 million views, turned the flop into a surprising win, connecting her with others in the area.

Josie showed up ready to mingle, but no one came

According to a report from People magazine, Josie Stinson was all in for a meet-up of an “Anti-Loneliness Club” that she found on Eventbrite.

Prior to finding the event, Josie had been researching various social groups in the area.

“I thought, ‘Worst comes to worst, I have a nice meal at a place that I alread

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