She may include some unexpected twists in the story. Just when you think the hero has defeated the ghost, something else might happen, like the ghost coming back in a different form. This keeps the listeners on the edge of their seats and makes the story really interesting. Also, she might share some of her own personal experiences or beliefs related to ghosts, which adds a touch of authenticity to the story.
I don't know the specific story in it as I haven't read this work. Maybe it's about a spooky encounter or a haunted place that Grandmama experienced.
I'm not sure who Kullak is exactly. It could be the name of the family or a place name related to Grandmama.
Maybe it's the sudden appearance of the ghost in the story. Just imagine, in the dark night, a shadowy figure suddenly emerges from nowhere, that would be really terrifying.
Grandmother may tell the story from different perspectives. One moment she's talking from the point of view of the hero in the story, and the next she's sharing what the ghost is thinking. This makes the story more engaging as it gives more depth to the plot. She could also use hand gestures and facial expressions to bring the story to life, making it more than just words.
Use vivid descriptions. For example, describe the ghost's appearance in detail like 'The ghost had a tattered white gown, and its long, bony fingers reached out menacingly.'
Use different voices for the characters in the story. For example, if there's a ghost, make your voice spooky and low. This will immediately draw his attention.
He might use different voices for different characters in the story.
He relates the story to his own life experiences. So it doesn't feel like just a made - up tale but something real and relatable. He might say things like 'This is just like when I was young and had to face a difficult situation' which makes the listeners more engaged as they can see the connection between the story and real life.
One way to make a ghost story scary is to build up tension slowly. You can do this by creating a creepy atmosphere with descriptions of a dark and silent setting.
It makes me feel a bit melancholic. The title itself gives an air of something haunting and sad.