The scariest part could be when she realizes that she is completely alone and there is no way to escape the terrifying situation she's in.
Yes, she could be. There are many horror stories with various characters, and if Nandini Vaid is associated with 'in horror story', it's quite possible she is a character in one. Maybe she's the victim, or perhaps she has some sort of spooky connection in the plot.
She could be the protagonist who has to face all the horrors. For example, she might be in a haunted house and be the one to discover all the creepy secrets within it.
I'm sorry, I don't have a specific horror story about Nandini Vaid at hand. Maybe she got lost in an old, haunted mansion. As she walked through the dark corridors, strange noises started to come from every direction. The cold wind blew past her, and she could feel an unseen presence following her.
The isolation. When you're alone on the Appalachian Trail in a horror - like situation, it's terrifying. There's no one around for miles, and help is far away. If something bad happens, like getting injured or being chased by an unknown entity, you feel completely helpless.
As I haven't read it, it could be the unknown. Maybe there are strange creatures specific to South Africa that are really terrifying. Like the Tokoloshe, a mischievous and often malevolent spirit in South African folklore.
The scariest part could be when she heard a strange voice but couldn't find the source.
In a maid - related horror story, the scariest part might be when the maid is suddenly cut off from the outside world. Maybe all the doors and windows in the house lock on their own, and her phone stops working. She's completely isolated in a place that already gives her the creeps, with no way to call for help or run away. It's a terrifying feeling of being trapped with an unknown horror.
It could be the moment when the main character realizes that they are completely alone in Stonewoods and there is an unknown presence watching them. The feeling of being isolated and hunted can be terrifying. Also, if there are strange noises that seem to come from all directions but the source can't be identified, that would add to the scariness.
For me, the sudden appearance of the menacing stickman in the dark corners is the scariest part. It gives you that jolt of fear.
The scariest part for me is the animatronics. They look so creepy with their dilapidated appearance and their sudden movements in the dark.