Imagine a cursed mirror that shows a different, nightmarish world when you look into it at a specific time - 3 AM. In this world, there are distorted versions of the people you know, who seem to be trying to drag you into the mirror. A curious teenager finds the mirror in an old attic and becomes the target of these mirror - dwellers. The horror builds as the teenager tries to break the curse of the mirror.
One idea could be a haunted house where every night at midnight, the walls start to ooze a strange black liquid that whispers the names of the previous owners who died mysteriously in the house. The protagonist could be a young journalist looking for a big story and decides to stay in the house for a night to investigate.
One idea could be a haunted house. The main character inherits an old, dilapidated mansion. Strange noises start at night, like scratching on the walls and doors creaking open on their own. There are cold spots throughout the house, and the character begins to see shadowy figures out of the corner of their eye. As they explore further, they find a locked room in the attic. When they finally break it open, they discover an old diary that reveals a dark past of murder and revenge that seems to be coming back to life.
The asylum could be filled with the spirits of former patients who were tortured there. The main character, a thrill - seeker exploring the place, starts hearing screams and seeing shadowy figures that seem to be reliving their moments of agony.
A body - snatching alien. In a small town, people start acting really strange. They become emotionless and robotic. It turns out that an alien species has landed and is taking over people's bodies. The main character notices that their friends and neighbors are changing, and they start to investigate. They find a crashed spaceship on the outskirts of town. Inside, they discover the aliens' plan to use human bodies to blend in and eventually take over the world. The character has to find a way to stop the aliens before everyone they know is completely taken over.
Walking through the cemetery, I heard a soft cry. I turned to see a little girl in a white dress. When she looked up, her eyes were black holes that seemed to suck the life out of me.
The main character finally finds the source of the evil, which is an ancient cursed object. As they try to destroy it, they realize too late that the curse spreads through touch. They are consumed by the darkness, and their screams are the last sound in the now desolate place.
One idea is to start with an ordinary setting like a small, idyllic town. But then introduce a strange occurrence, such as all the animals in the town suddenly going silent. Another idea could be a character who inherits an old, creepy mansion and starts experiencing unexplained noises and apparitions at night. You can also write about a group of friends who go camping in the woods and encounter a menacing force that seems to be stalking them.
A house that seems normal during the day but at night, the walls start to bleed. The blood drips down and forms strange symbols on the floor. These symbols are a warning from the spirits trapped in the house. The people living there start to experience sleep paralysis and see terrifying apparitions that get closer each night.
One idea could be a haunted mirror. Every time someone looks into it, they see a distorted version of themselves with a sinister figure lurking in the background. As they keep looking, the figure starts to come closer out of the mirror until it reaches into their world.
A horror mystery story could revolve around a haunted mansion. A family moves in, not believing the rumors of it being haunted. Strange things start to happen - objects move on their own, they hear unexplained whispers. As they dig deeper, they find out that the previous owner was a deranged serial killer who hid his victims' bodies in the walls of the house, and their spirits are now trapped and angry.
A doll that comes to life at night. It has a creepy smile and moves around the house, leaving little footprints. It seems to be watching the people in the house all the time and can predict their every move, always staying one step ahead of them, creating a sense of constant dread.