She took a shortcut through the cemetery. A cold hand grabbed her ankle from a freshly dug grave.
The old house was empty for years. But every night, the lights in the basement would turn on by themselves.
My candle flickered and died. In the sudden blackness, I heard a ghostly whisper.
In a way, they can feel real because they touch on primal fears that we all have. But no, they're not based on actual happenings. They're just creative expressions to give you a quick scare.
I walked into the forest. Out of nowhere, a bunny with red eyes hopped towards me and whispered 'hello'.
The man entered the dark forest. Out of nowhere, a howl pierced the air and he saw pairs of glowing eyes closing in on him.
I was alone in the forest. Out of the darkness, a pair of glowing eyes stared at me.
The old doll in the corner moved. Its eyes followed me as I walked across the room.
I saw a face in the window. It vanished when I blinked.
I found a doll in the attic. Its eyes seemed to follow me as I left the room.
Another one could be 'The clock struck midnight and all the lights in the house suddenly went out.' Midnight is a very ominous time in horror stories, and the sudden loss of lights in the house creates a sense of panic and vulnerability, leaving the reader to wonder what will happen next in the darkness.