Grimwood Hall. 'Grim' directly conveys a negative and spooky feeling, and 'wood' can suggest that the house is isolated among the trees, cut off from the normal world, which is a perfect setting for a haunted house in a story.
The Cursed Manor. It gives a sense of mystery and that something bad has happened there. It implies that there are dark forces at work within the house.
Eerie End House. The word 'eerie' immediately sets the mood as spooky, and 'End' can imply that it's the final destination or that it's at the end of something, like a dead - end road or the end of normalcy, which is very suitable for a haunted place.
Some good names could be 'The Cursed Manor', 'Ghosts of the Abandoned House', 'Haunting at Hollow Hill'.
Some other creative names could be 'The House with a Hundred Horrors'. This name implies that there are numerous terrifying things in the house. 'The Phantom - Filled Farmhouse' gives the idea of a rural, haunted location. And 'The Spectral Suburbia' is an interesting one as it challenges the idea that only old, isolated places can be haunted, suggesting that even a suburban house could be full of ghosts.
Male characters could be named 'Thaddeus' which has an old - timey and somewhat sinister feel. Female characters might be named 'Violet' as the color violet can be associated with mystery and the supernatural. Also, 'Xavier' for a male can work well, as it has an air of mystery. In a haunted house story, these names can add to the overall atmosphere of dread and the unknown.
A group of friends decides to explore a supposedly haunted house on a dare. As they enter, the doors slam shut behind them. They find a diary that reveals the story of a young girl who died in the house under mysterious circumstances. Then, they start seeing her apparition in different rooms, and she seems to be leading them to a particular place in the basement where a long - forgotten secret is hidden.
One possible ending could be that the protagonist discovers that the 'haunting' was all a prank set up by their friends. They initially felt terrified but end up laughing about it once they realize the truth.
Ghostly Whispers within the Walls.
Well, one sign could be apparitions. If you see a figure that doesn't seem to be a living person, that's a big indication. Also, lights might flicker for no reason, not just because of electrical problems. Another thing is that pets may act strangely, like cowering in a corner or barking at nothing. They are often more sensitive to supernatural presences.
One idea could be that a family moves into an old, dilapidated house. Strange noises start at night, like creaking floors and whispering voices. As they explore, they find a hidden room with a pentagram on the floor and a feeling of pure evil. Another could be that the house seems to change its layout, trapping the family inside and leading them to rooms filled with apparitions of past victims. And also, there could be a malevolent spirit that takes the form of a child, luring the family members one by one into the attic where they disappear.
Another good one is 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. It has a very unique format that adds to the overall creepiness. The story is complex, with lots of layers, and it really plays with the idea of a haunted house in an interesting way. It's not your typical haunted house story, which makes it stand out.