Can you recommend some not to long and scary stories?
The short story 'The Landlady' is also a good choice. It's not very long. It tells the story of a young man who checks into a boarding house run by a seemingly nice landlady. As the story progresses, the reader discovers that there are some very strange and somewhat scary things going on. It keeps you on the edge of your seat without being a long, drawn - out horror.
One such story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's relatively short. It's about a man who is haunted by the old man's 'vulture - like' eye and his descent into madness as he tries to deal with this obsession. Despite being a bit spooky, it's not overly long.
There's a short story called 'The Monkey's Paw'. It's not a long read. In this story, a family comes into possession of a magical monkey's paw that can grant wishes, but every wish comes with a horrible and unforeseen consequence. It has elements of horror and mystery in a concise package.
Can you recommend some scary long stories?
One scary long story is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It tells the tale of a family who becomes caretakers at an isolated hotel during the winter. Strange and terrifying events start to occur as the father descends into madness, haunted by the hotel's dark past. The long build - up of suspense and the detailed descriptions of the hotel's spooky corridors and rooms make it a truly chilling read.
Can you recommend some long scary stories?
The 'Amityville Horror' is also a well - known long scary story. Based on a supposed true story, a family moves into a house with a violent past. They experience all sorts of paranormal activity, from strange noises and apparitions to objects moving on their own. The family's psychological and physical torment in the face of the unknown is what makes this story so terrifying.
Can you recommend some scary long stories for kids?
One great scary story for kids is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It tells the tale of Ichabod Crane and his encounter with the Headless Horseman in a spooky town. The descriptions of the dark forest and the eerie happenings at night can give kids a good scare while also being engaging.
Can you recommend some long scary ghost stories?
One long and scary ghost story is 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. It's about a governess who starts seeing strange apparitions around the children she is taking care of in a large, old house. The ambiguity of whether the ghosts are real or just a product of the governess's overactive imagination makes it truly terrifying.
Can you recommend some long scary campfire stories?
One long scary campfire story is about the haunted forest. Legend has it that deep in the woods, there is an old, abandoned cabin. A group of hikers once took shelter there during a storm. As night fell, they heard strange scratching noises on the walls. Then, they saw a pair of glowing eyes peering through the window. One by one, they started to disappear. No one knows what really happened to them, but it's said that the forest has a dark entity that lures people in.
Can you recommend some long demonic scary stories?
One long demonic scary story is 'The Exorcist'. It tells about a young girl who becomes possessed by a demon. The demonic activities she exhibits are truly terrifying, from speaking in strange tongues to having inhuman strength. The priests who attempt to exorcise the demon face great challenges as the demon seems to be extremely powerful and malevolent.
Can you recommend some 2 page long scary stories?
Another is 'The Doll in the Attic'. A girl discovers an old, porcelain doll in the attic of her new house. At first, the doll seems normal, but as days pass, she finds the doll in different places around the house. And at night, she can hear faint giggling coming from the attic where the doll was originally found. The doll's eyes seem to follow her wherever she goes in the house.
Can you recommend some long scary ghost stories?
One long and spooky ghost story is about the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester, the owner, was haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles. She kept building onto the house in a never - ending attempt to confuse the ghosts. The house has staircases that lead to nowhere, doors that open to walls, and countless secret passages. People who have visited at night claim to have seen ghostly figures wandering the halls. Also, the story of 'Borley Rectory' in England is quite terrifying. It was said to be the most haunted house in England. There were reports of a nun's ghost, strange noises, and poltergeist activity.
Can you recommend some full long scary stories?
One famous long and scary story is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It's about the vampire Count Dracula who travels from Transylvania to England to spread his undead curse. The story is filled with dark and spooky elements like his castle, the strange happenings at night, and the battle between good and evil to stop him.
Can you recommend some long scary bedtime stories?
A long scary bedtime story is 'The Call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft. It involves a cult, an ancient and terrifying creature, and the psychological horror of the unknown. The very idea of Cthulhu, a being so powerful and alien that it drives people mad just to know of its existence, is very scary. There's also 'Carmilla', which is an early vampire story about a female vampire who preys on a young girl. It has a very eerie atmosphere.