Empty. House. Footsteps. Imagine an empty house. There's no one around, but then you start to hear footsteps. You don't know where they're coming from or who's making them. It gives a sense of mystery and fear as you wonder what could be inside the house with you.
Cursed. Doll. Glare. There's this doll that is said to be cursed. It just sits there, but every now and then, it seems to give a glare. It's as if it has a life of its own and is watching you. You can't help but feel uneasy around it, always aware that something might be wrong with this seemingly innocent - looking doll.
Foggy. Woods. Howl.
Moonlight, figure, near grave. Under the moonlight, I saw a figure near a grave. It was hunched over, as if doing something strange. I could feel a sense of dread wash over me. I didn't want to get closer but I also couldn't look away, fearing that it might notice me if I made any sudden moves.
Abandoned house, creaking. The idea of an abandoned house is spooky in itself. It's a place that has been left behind, often with a history of its own. When you hear creaking sounds coming from it, it gives the impression that there is something or someone inside, even though it should be empty. It could be the old structure settling, but in a horror - themed context, it might be a ghost or some other supernatural being moving around.
Whispers came from empty room. The 'whispers' in this 6 - word story create an immediate sense of unease. An empty room is supposed to be silent, so when whispers come from it, it suggests the presence of something that can't be seen. It might be a ghost reminiscing about its past life, or it could be some malevolent spirit trying to communicate or cause harm. This story plays on our fear of the unseen and the unexplained.
On a stormy night, a man was driving on a lonely road. His radio started to play static, and then a voice said 'You're not alone'. He looked in the rear - view mirror, but saw nothing. Suddenly, the car doors locked, and he felt a presence beside him. He couldn't move as the entity beside him started to whisper menacingly in his ear.
Abandoned house. Whisper. Sudden chill.
To create an effective scary three - word story, think about what scares people the most. Is it the unknown? Then you could do 'Blackout, alone, noise'. The blackout creates darkness and uncertainty, being alone adds to the fear, and the noise makes you wonder what it could be. You can also play on common fears such as claustrophobia with 'Trapped, box, panic'. Or use elements from horror stories like 'Vampire, bite, drain'.
The power went out while I was home alone. As I lit a candle, a face appeared in the window, its eyes glowing red.
I was walking home late one night when I passed by an old cemetery. The moon was full, casting an eerie glow over the tombstones. As I walked, I could have sworn I heard soft sobbing coming from within the cemetery. I stopped, my heart pounding in my chest. I told myself it was just the wind, but then I saw a figure in white emerging from behind a large mausoleum. It floated towards me, and I was frozen in fear. Just as it got close, I closed my eyes and when I opened them again, it was gone. But I knew that something in that cemetery was not of this world.
Walking down the deserted alley, he felt a presence behind him and heard the slow, deliberate steps getting closer. It was a faceless figure in a tattered cloak. The figure seemed to glide rather than walk, and as it got closer, an icy chill filled the air. He tried to run, but his feet felt like they were stuck in quicksand. All he could do was watch as the figure reached out its long, bony fingers towards him.