Short ghost stories typically feature elements that are easily recognizable as spooky. Ghostly apparitions are common, like a shadowy figure in the corner. Supernatural events like objects moving on their own also play a big part. And the characters in these stories usually experience a sudden change from disbelief to fear, which helps to drive the story forward in a short amount of time.
Chapter 618, "Abandoned Again", is the clearest early answer because it turns Sister Xiao Wan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng looked at Su Yinwan in disbelief.
Chapter 662, "No Mirror, Is the Urine Matte?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Bai Lu's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 315, "It seems a bit difficult to get a perfect score", is the clearest early answer because it turns Madam Jiang's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Jiang Li, however, looked at the delicate draft and said, "Mom, why....
Chapter 239, "Although he's cheap, he's also stupid", is the clearest early answer because it turns Director Sun's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from I can't believe it, I thought the live broadcast was over, but here's...
Chapter 428, "Stunning Debut!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shiguang's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, I'm going to perform a cover of the song 'The Ocean'..." Jiang Shixu.... By the end, Your voice is truly stunning," Xiao Yi was the first to pick up the....
Chapter 84, "Is it Just About Having Hands?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, When the villagers tasted his curry beef one by one, their faces....
Chapter 431, "Su Yinwan Is Here Too?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Su Yinwan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from [Holy shit, why is Su Yinwan on this show too???] [!!! to Is the program team this cruel?.
Chapter 601, "Going Home", is the clearest early answer because it turns Tai Fan's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Gu Qiang was in a very pleasant mood., but the pressure keeps building through She blew on her coffee and said, "You know, recently you should keep....
Chapter 264, "The Truth", is the clearest early answer because the hidden truth stops feeling like mere subtext. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Jiang Li first reassured her mother, then opened the chat box with... and ending on [Do your faces hurt, you rumormongers?.
Chapter 450, "Your dear brother is making breakfast for you!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with And as he fell, he understood why Lao San had screamed so miserably.