She entered the empty elevator. As the doors closed, she saw a face pressed against the outside glass.
They walked into the dark forest. Every step they took, they heard something stalking them. It got closer and closer.
The clock stopped ticking. Then I heard a slow, dragging sound coming from the attic.
I heard my name whispered in the empty attic.
I woke up in the middle of the night. There was a figure standing at the foot of my bed.
There are some good ones. For instance, I noticed my shadow had a different shape. It was like it had a life of its own. And then there's the story where I got a text from an unknown number. It just said 'I'm coming for you' and then my phone died.
I woke up in the middle of the night. There was a figure standing at the foot of my bed.
Another one: I woke up to find a cold hand on my throat, but no one was there when I turned on the light. It made me shiver all night long. I still don't know what it was.
Well, they are short and to the point. There's no time for long - winded explanations. They quickly plant a seed of horror in your mind. Like 'I found a strange key. It unlocked a door I'd never seen before.' It leaves a lot to the imagination, which is what makes them so effective.
Try 'The wind whispered secrets that froze the blood in his veins as he entered the cursed cemetery.' It's short but effective, grabbing the reader's attention right away.
I woke up to a cold hand on my shoulder. When I turned, no one was there.
I woke up to find a handprint on my window, but I live on the 20th floor.