I looked out of the window. A faceless man was looking right back at me. It sent shivers down my spine immediately. Horror often lies in the unknown, and a faceless figure is the epitome of that. It made me question my safety even in my own home.
The clock stopped at midnight. Then, I saw a shadow figure pass in front of it.
Story 1: I woke up to a cold hand on my face. When I turned on the light, no one was there.
Another really scary one could be 'My phone rang at 3 am. The caller ID said it was me.' It plays on the idea of the self being something other or unknown, and calls at that time are always spooky.
Walking in the forest, I saw a pair of glowing eyes. Before I could run, a growl echoed around me.
She walked into the empty forest. Every step she took, a whispering voice behind her grew louder.
How about this: 'I heard footsteps behind me. When I turned around, there was no one there, but the footsteps grew louder.'
The little girl smiled as she held her new doll. But then the doll's eyes started to follow me around the room. It was as if it had a life of its own.
The old doll's eyes followed me. Then it whispered my name.
I woke up to a strange noise. When I opened my eyes, a shadowy figure was standing at the foot of my bed.
I think 'The clock stopped at midnight. Then I heard footsteps.' is quite scary. It gives this feeling of something ominous starting right at a spooky time.