It could be that the kid doesn't know about the mom's daughter's death and is just innocently playing. Or perhaps the mom sees the kid's playfulness as a reminder of happier times with her daughter.
A kid might scream at a scary story because they are not used to dealing with fear in that way. Their little hearts can't handle the sudden rush of adrenaline that comes from hearing something really scary. It could also be that they have no experience with such intense emotions, and the only way they know how to respond to the fear the story creates is by screaming.
Maybe the story has really terrifying elements like spooky monsters or sudden scares that made the kid scream.
Well, 'Welcome to Night Vale' has some excellent scary elements. It's set in a strange desert town where all kinds of odd and often terrifying things occur. There are strange creatures, secret government experiments, and a general sense of unease that pervades the entire podcast. 'The Magnus Archives' is another really good one. It's about an archive of statements regarding the supernatural. Each episode is a new, scary story that builds on the overall lore of the podcast. The way it uses horror tropes and twists them is really engaging. And then there's 'SCP - Archive', which contains a lot of disturbing and scary stories about various 'entities' that are often grotesque and pose a threat to humanity.
I'd say 'The Penumbra Podcast'. Its Juno Steel stories have a really unique premise. It's set in a sort of science - fiction noir universe. Juno is a private detective in a world that has elements of space travel, alien races, and yet still has a lot of the gritty crime and mystery elements. The horror comes from the often - dangerous situations Juno gets into, the strange and sometimes malevolent aliens he encounters, and the overall mystery of the cases he takes on. It's not your typical horror podcast, but it definitely has a unique and engaging scary aspect.
For me, 'The NoSleep Podcast' stands out. It creates a terrifying atmosphere with its narration and sound effects. The variety of horror tales it presents is impressive.
There was no kid that died in 'A Christmas Story'. It's a family - friendly Christmas movie that doesn't have such a tragic element in its plot.
Because they add an element of excitement. Kids like to feel a little thrill, and these stories do that in a safe way. It's like a mini - adventure before they sleep.
Maybe the mom has some psychological issues or is under extreme stress that makes her act strangely.
There isn't a well - known 'kid that died' in the traditional 'A Christmas Story'. It's a rather unusual statement as the movie is mainly about Ralphie's quest for a BB gun and various comical family Christmas - related situations.