Can you recommend some of the best stories from '20 short scary stories'?
From '20 short scary stories', I like the story of the abandoned asylum. The dark corridors and the echoes of screams that seem to still linger there are really terrifying. It makes you wonder what really happened in that place. And the story of the cursed mirror, where people see things that aren't there in their reflection, is also a great one.
Can you recommend some stories from '50 best scary short stories'?
Well, from '50 best scary short stories', 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is quite disturbing. It shows a woman's psychological breakdown as she is confined to a room with hideous wallpaper. Also, 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a shocker. It starts off as a normal small - town event but turns out to be a brutal and superstitious ritual.
Can you recommend some of the best stories from '30 short scary stories'?
Well, there's a story in it about a cursed doll. The doll seems to move on its own and has this really eerie look in its eyes. People who come near it start having nightmares. It's quite a creepy one.
Can you recommend some scary short stories from '50 scary short stories'?
Sure. One of the scariest ones could be 'The Haunted House' in it. It's about a family who moves into an old, dilapidated house and starts experiencing strange noises and apparitions at night.
Can you recommend some short scary stories from the 'list of short scary stories'?
Sure. One short scary story could be about a haunted house. A family moves in, and every night they hear strange noises coming from the attic. When they finally go to check, they find a cold, dark presence that terrifies them. Another could be a story of a cursed object. A girl finds an old doll in an antique store. Once she takes it home, she starts having nightmares and seeing a strange figure in her room at night. And there's also a story where a hiker gets lost in the woods and comes across a strange cabin with a sinister feeling. Inside, he discovers things that make him realize he's in a place he should never have been.
Can you recommend some best short scary stories?
There's 'The Monkey's Paw'. In this story, a family comes into possession of a magical monkey's paw that can grant three wishes. However, each wish is granted in a twisted and horrible way. Their first wish for money results in their son's death at work, which is a really spooky take on how wishes can go wrong and the unexpected consequences that can follow.
Can you recommend some best scary short stories?
One of the best scary short stories is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who is driven mad by the old man's 'vulture - like' eye and ultimately murders him, only to be haunted by the sound of the old man's still - beating heart.
Can you recommend some from '20 scary short stories'?
Sure. One of the scariest could be 'The Haunted House' in it. The story creates a spooky atmosphere with creaking floors and shadowy figures. Another might be 'The Curse of the Doll' where an old doll seems to have a life of its own and brings misfortune to those around it. And 'The Midnight Visitor' which is full of suspense as a strange figure shows up at midnight.
Can You Recommend Some of the Best Funny Short Scary Stories?
There is a story about a guy who worked late at the office. As he was leaving, he heard footsteps following him in the empty corridor. He was so scared. But when he turned around, it was his clumsy co - worker who had lost his keys and was trying to find them while walking in the same direction. This short story has that sudden shift from scary to funny.
Can you recommend some best books of scary short stories?
Sure. 'The Monstrumologist' by Rick Yancey is a great one. It has some really creepy short stories that revolve around a monstrumologist and his encounters with all kinds of grotesque monsters. The descriptions are vivid and will send shivers down your spine.
Can you recommend some from top 10 scary short stories?
Sure. 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe is one. It's about a narrator who is haunted by an old man's vulture - like eye and his descent into madness as he tries to get rid of the old man. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' where a family gets a cursed paw that grants wishes but with horrible consequences. And 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson, which is set in a small town where an annual lottery has a very dark and unexpected outcome.