The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs. This story is about a magical paw that grants wishes but with terrifying consequences. It shows how our desires can lead to unforeseen and dreadful outcomes. For instance, the first wish brings back their son from the dead, but not in the way they expected. He comes back as a mangled, undead creature, which is truly horrifying.
Dracula by Bram Stoker is also a classic. The idea of a vampire preying on the living, especially the character of Count Dracula with his charm and yet his underlying evil nature, has inspired countless other horror stories and movies. It creates a sense of dread and mystery as the characters try to figure out how to stop this immortal being.
There's also 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. The tale of the vampire Count Dracula has been scaring people for ages. You could pick some of the most thrilling parts of the book, like when Dracula first arrives in England, to share during your one - hour session.
There was a hotel room story. A traveler checked into a supposedly haunted hotel room. In the middle of the night, he felt cold hands on his shoulders. When he turned on the light, there was no one there. But he could still feel the presence. He couldn't sleep for the rest of the night and checked out early the next day.
Another great place to find more scary stories is at second - hand bookstores. They sometimes have old, out - of - print collections of horror stories that can be really interesting. You might stumble upon some forgotten gems that will send shivers down your spine.
In a hotel room, a traveler once checked in. As soon as he entered the room, he felt an uneasiness. At night, he heard whispers that seemed to be coming from under his bed. When he looked, there was nothing there. But then he saw the doorknob slowly turning on its own. He was so scared that he ran out of the room and never went back.
In Stella Room scary stories, there might be a story of a shadow figure. This figure lurks in the corners of the Stella Room when the lights are dim. It's often seen out of the corner of one's eye and disappears when you turn to look directly at it. Some believe it's the spirit of someone who met a tragic end in that very room.
One classic scary story for kids is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The big bad wolf is a menacing figure. Another is 'Hansel and Gretel' with the evil witch in the forest. And 'Little Red Riding Hood' also has some scary elements, like the wolf disguising as the grandmother.
There's also the story of 'Bloody Mary'. If you go into a dark bathroom, say 'Bloody Mary' three times in front of a mirror, a spooky woman might appear. It's often told at sleepovers. The origin of this story is a bit murky, but it has been passed down for generations, scaring kids and adults alike.
One classic is 'The Wolf Man'. It tells the story of a man who is cursed to become a werewolf. The idea of a man transforming into a half - man, half - wolf creature during the full moon is really terrifying.
Another is 'The Tell - Tale Heart'. In this short story, the narrator is driven mad by the old man's 'evil eye'. He kills the old man and hides his body under the floorboards. But he is haunted by the sound of the old man's still - beating heart, which drives him to confess. It's a great exploration of guilt and madness.
One classic scary riddle is: 'I have no feet to dance, I have no eyes to see, I have no life to live or die, but yet I do all three. What am I?' The answer is a fire. A fire can seem to 'dance', it doesn't have eyes but can 'look' menacing, and it's not alive but can start and end, causing destruction like a living thing might.