Footsteps, no one there. It implies that there are footsteps but no visible source. This can be really terrifying as it gives the sense of an unseen presence.
Eyes glow in night. This short story makes you think about some unknown creature with glowing eyes lurking in the darkness of the night. It gives an immediate feeling of unease.
Moonlight reveals death. It's a simple yet spooky 4 - word story. Just the image of the moonlight shining on something dead creates a sense of horror.
A great piece of scary music for scary stories is 'Dies Irae' which has been used in many horror - related works due to its dark and solemn nature. The chant - like quality gives it an otherworldly feel. 'The Shining' soundtrack also has some really disturbing music. The use of dissonant chords and slow, pulsating rhythms makes it very effective for creating a sense of dread. And let's not forget the music from 'Alien'. The deep, bass - heavy tones and the strange, unearthly sounds contribute to the overall scariness of the story.
One could be 'Sunset, beach, love, lost, found, hope, joy, new.'
Dark Room. Just two words but it can be really scary as it makes you think of the unknown terrors that might lurk in a dark room.
A story about a friendly ghost in an old house could be a 'scary not scary' story. The idea of a ghost is often scary, but if it's just a friendly spirit that helps the living, it's not so frightening. For example, it might warn the homeowners of a coming danger like a gas leak.
One example could be 'Darkness, footsteps, fear.' Another might be 'Cursed, mirror, death.' And also 'Alone, attic, scream.'
One example is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It descriptively shows the narrator's descent into madness as he obsesses over an old man's 'vulture - like' eye. The detailed descriptions of his creeping into the old man's room at night, the sound of the old man's heart beating louder and louder in his head, create a truly scary atmosphere.
One great breathtaking scary story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. The narrator's descent into madness over the old man's 'vulture - like' eye is truly chilling. The way he creeps into the old man's room every night, and finally the overwhelming guilt that drives him to confess.
'Higurashi no Naku Koro ni' can be quite terrifying. The story involves a small village where there are a series of mysterious and often brutal murders. The anime has a psychological aspect that makes it even scarier as you try to figure out what's really going on.
One classic scary theatre story is 'The Woman in Black'. It's about a vengeful ghost that haunts a small town. Another is 'Macbeth' which has elements of the supernatural and dark prophecies that create a spooky atmosphere. 'Dracula' is also a great one, with the vampire's presence on stage being quite terrifying.
One good example is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who is driven mad by the old man's 'evil eye' and eventually murders him. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw'. In this story, a family gets a magical paw that grants wishes but with terrifying consequences. And 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is also very scary. It shows a small town's annual lottery which has a dark and cruel ending.