A really 'ultra scary story' might be about a doll that seems to move on its own. It starts off with a girl finding an old, creepy doll in an abandoned building. At first, it's just small things like the doll's position changing. But then it begins to leave little notes in a language no one can understand. As the story progresses, the doll becomes more and more menacing, and the girl realizes it has an evil presence inside it.
One example could be in some Gothic literature where there are complex family dynamics with secrets and unusual relationships. For instance, in 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the relationship between Heathcliff, Catherine and their respective families has elements of intense passion, jealousy and a kind of 'kinky' in the sense of being outside the normal bounds of family relations.
A story about a friendly ghost in an old house could be a 'scary not scary' story. The idea of a ghost is often scary, but if it's just a friendly spirit that helps the living, it's not so frightening. For example, it might warn the homeowners of a coming danger like a gas leak.
Ghosts are a typical scary element. They often appear suddenly, with a pale figure and a cold presence. Another example is the cursed objects. A doll that seems to have a life of its own and causes misfortune to those around it. Haunted places like cemeteries are also scary. The idea of the dead not resting in peace and strange apparitions floating around is quite frightening.
One example could be 'The Great Gatsby' which in a very condensed form still retains its key themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. The story of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy Buchanan and the decadence of the era can be briefly captured.
They're popular because they give people a thrill. It's like a safe form of danger. You can experience fear without actually being in real danger.
A great piece of scary music for scary stories is 'Dies Irae' which has been used in many horror - related works due to its dark and solemn nature. The chant - like quality gives it an otherworldly feel. 'The Shining' soundtrack also has some really disturbing music. The use of dissonant chords and slow, pulsating rhythms makes it very effective for creating a sense of dread. And let's not forget the music from 'Alien'. The deep, bass - heavy tones and the strange, unearthly sounds contribute to the overall scariness of the story.
In some of these stories, there might be a so - called 'scary' forest creature. However, as the story unfolds, it's revealed that it's just a misidentified animal. For instance, a large shadow in the forest that was thought to be a menacing monster was actually a deer with an unusual antler shape. These stories play on the idea of initial fear that dissipates when the truth is known.
One example could be a snap story about a haunted house. It might show strange noises, flickering lights, and shadowy figures moving around. Another could be a story of a cursed object where each snap reveals something more menacing about it, like it changing appearance or causing bad luck to those who touch it. And there could also be a scary snap story about a mysterious figure in the woods that seems to be following the person taking the snaps.
Well, there are many. For instance, there's the story of a group of explorers in the Arctic wilderness. They were trapped by a sudden blizzard and started to run out of supplies. As days passed, they began to hallucinate and thought they saw strange creatures in the snow. Then there was a story of a solo backpacker in the mountains who found an old, abandoned cabin. When she entered, she felt an eerie presence and heard whispers coming from the walls.
The 'Babayaga' is also a scary nursery story. Babayaga is a witch who lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs. She is often depicted as flying around in a mortar, using the pestle to steer. If children misbehave, the threat of Babayaga coming to get them can be quite terrifying.