"The Ghost's Record" is a suspense novel written by the author, the Bloodstained Ghost. It's a novel about a wonderful world. The general plot of this novel is as follows: An ordinary Ghost-Hunting Association had actually led to the mysterious tomb's eternal mystery case! The descendants of the Xu and Wang families searched for the mysterious tomb, but they encountered ghosts hitting the wall and demons seducing souls, each of which was shocking. They also encountered the human-faced badger and the zombie king, each of which was fatal! He also witnessed the secret technique of soul refinement, the revenge of the ghost fetus, and the evil spirit entering the dream! Let's see how the descendants of the Spirit Master divined Yin and Yang, turning good into bad, and revealing the ultimate secret behind the bizarre tomb… ---------------------------- Ghost Eyes was a modern romance novel written by the author, Yilian Youmeng. The general plot of this novel was: Ever since I was young, I was regarded as a jinx because of my strange eyes. Everyone avoided me like the plague. There was a lovestruck female ghost who committed suicide in a university campus, a resentful ghost whose corpse was dismembered in an abandoned well, a human flesh restaurant, a little ghost who controlled people... All of this was happening around me. It seemed like I was destined to never be able to escape from this… ---------------------------- Pseudo Spirit was a modern romance novel written by the popular author, Rabbit. The general plot of this novel was: This was a world where humans and ghosts coexisted. Those ghost spirits that were unwilling to leave after death hid in the human world, waiting for an opportunity to make a move. They set off one bloody storm after another, and the order of mankind was in danger. However, there was also a special and mysterious organization in the world. They were psychic ability users. In order to maintain the balance between the Yin and Yang worlds, they did their best and risked their lives to fight and kill fake spirits. They were also known as the "Spirit Trainers" by the world. 。 ---------------------------- " I'm the Representative of Hell in the World of Ghosts and Monsters " was a suspense-mystery novel written by the author Lai and Fried Chicken. The general plot of this novel was: When he woke up, Wang Xian was shocked to find that he had transmigrated into an extremely terrifying world. Here, demons and devils had revived, and ghosts and monsters ran amok. If one was not careful, they would attract ferocious ghosts to take their lives. At the critical moment, Wang Xian received a big gift bag from the underworld to become stronger. The first gift was a Ghost Binding Rope and an Evil Spirit Card! Wang Xian silently raised his head and looked at the Evil in front of him. ---------------------------- I Am the Lord of the Strange was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author, Silent Place. The general plot of the novel was: The new book, Secrets: The Last Path of God, had revealed that the world was difficult, with demons and monsters running amok. There were also terrifying and strange things causing trouble. Bai Sheng walked out of the tomb. A mysterious space appeared in his body, which could devour strange things and plunder their strange abilities. After discovering that killing ghosts and monsters could make him stronger, he decided to join the Demon Slayers Department to kill demons and increase his strength. At the same time, he would gather strange information. He realized that he was also strange! ---------------------------- " The Heroic Spirit of Douluo " was a light novel written by the author, Shuai Shuai Bai Yang. It was a derivative Doujinshi novel. The general plot of this novel was: Soul power was magic power, and soul skills were precious artifacts. This was the story of a warrior who relied on his skills to reach the peak and relied on his heroic spirit to kill the gods. Divine Realm? Haha! Behind me is the entire Heroic Spirit! ---------------------------- " Strange Ghost " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Extreme Light. The general plot of the novel was: After countless years, a nameless heavenly ghost was born in the Ghost Cave. Where did the heavenly ghost come from? Where did the heavenly ghost go? Unexpectedly, just as the heavenly ghost condensed its ghost body, it was ambushed by many people and was forced to self-detonate its ghost nascent soul to return to its soul. Just as his soul was about to dissipate, he coincidentally entered a body that was struck by lightning and became a special existence that was between a primordial spirit and a ghost. Due to the weak spiritual roots of the human body, the lightning struck body, and the ghost in the sea of consciousness, a body that was already dead was revived in the world. One path was immortal cultivation, the other path was ghost cultivation. From there, he embarked on the strange path of immortal cultivation and ghost cultivation. Unfortunately, he did not know if he was a human, a ghost, an immortal, or a demon! The cultivation world seemed peaceful, but there were undercurrents surging in it. The sects were united, but they fought openly and secretly. If they wanted to survive in the cracks and become the strongest of their generation, they would have to wait and see how deviant ghosts could survive! ---------------------------- " Please Maintain Elegance in Thriller " was a suspense-mystery mystery novel written by the author, Shan Wufeng. The general plot of this novel was: There are so many mysterious things in this scary world. What is the connection between the legend of Cthulhu and the Chinese ghost legend? This so-called scary world's parasite raising game is really wonderful. I don't know how to explain this. All I can do is kill all the ghosts until…I meet the existence called God. Outer Gods, Ancient Gods, Old Ones, Chinese ghosts. I will do my best to survive. ---------------------------- " I'm Swallowing Strange Things and Killing Gods in a Strange World " was a suspense-mystery novel written by Fellow Daoist Z. The general plot of this novel was: "Does God really exist?" "It used to exist." "What about now?" "You've almost killed them all!" "What about those strange things?" "Aren't they all in your stomach?" Strange fog descended, strange invasion, Sequence activation, talent parasitism. "Tell me, what should I do in the end?" "Kill me, then kill yourself." " Am I being parasitized too?" ---------------------------- " The Spiritual Path of the Ghost " was a novel about urban life written by the author, Little Ink Dudou. The general plot of this novel was: What is a spirit? What is a ghost? From death to soul rebirth, just like the beginning of human life, one thought is good, one thought is evil. The spirit walks the path of ghosts, and ghosts have no life… An ordinary worker who was lucky enough to obtain the identity of the Spirit's Chosen One would become companions with spirits and enemies with ghosts. Beautiful women, Taoist priests, monks, and Xiuyaoists would accompany him. Divine beasts would protect him from all directions. He would search for ancient tombs, visit famous mountains, worship Taoist temples, explore temples, enter the netherworld, the War Demon Realm, and the Five Realms…
Horror flash fiction is a very short form of horror storytelling, usually under 1,000 words. It aims to pack a creepy punch in a brief space.
Flash horror fiction is often characterized by its brevity. It quickly grabs the reader's attention with a sudden scare or a sense of unease. It usually has a simple yet effective plot, like a single terrifying event or a creepy revelation. For example, a story might start with a person walking alone in a dark alley and then suddenly something strange and menacing appears out of the shadows.
Sudden scares are common. For example, a sudden noise or a figure appearing out of nowhere. Also, the use of the unknown. Like in many stories, there's an unexplained presence that creates fear. Another element is isolation. When the characters are alone, it amps up the horror.
One characteristic is their brevity. Since they are flash fictions, they are short, often only a few pages long. But they still manage to create a spooky atmosphere quickly. Another is the use of unexpected twists. For example, in 'The Monkey's Paw', the wishes don't turn out as expected. Also, they often play on common fears like the fear of the unknown, as in 'The Yellow Wallpaper' where the woman's fear of what lies beyond the wallpaper drives her mad.
Typically, free horror flash fiction is very concise. It often has a quick - paced plot that gets to the scares fast. There's not a lot of room for long - winded descriptions, so every word counts in creating a spooky atmosphere.
The key elements often include a sudden sense of dread. For example, in many horror flash fictions, the setting is crucial. A dark, isolated place like an old, abandoned house can immediately set a spooky mood. Also, unexpected twists are common. A character might think they are safe, but then something terrifying emerges from the shadows.
The key elements often include a sudden and intense sense of fear. For example, in many short horror flash fictions, there's a creepy setting like an abandoned house or a dark forest. There also has to be a threat, which could be a supernatural being like a ghost or a deranged human. Another important part is the element of surprise. The plot usually twists unexpectedly at the end, leaving the reader with a lingering sense of dread.
Well, 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki is a great horror flash fiction. It tells the story of a boy who has an unusual and rather terrifying relationship with a polecat - ferret. Then there's 'The Black Cat' by Edgar Allan Poe. The narrator's self - destruction due to his guilt over mistreating his cat is quite horrifying. Also, 'August Heat' by W.F. Harvey, where a man has a premonition of his own death through a strange encounter and a drawing, and the sense of impending doom is palpable.
Well, for one, they are quick. You can get a good dose of horror in a short time. It's like a little jolt of fear. Also, they often leave a lot to the imagination. Since they are short, the author doesn't spell out every detail, so your mind fills in the gaps, which can be even scarier.
The contest might focus on creating short, spine-chilling stories with a specific theme or set of rules. It could also have a deadline for submissions on May 1.