Another good one might be 'The Monkey's Paw'. This story plays on the idea of wishes gone wrong. The family's seemingly innocent wish for money is twisted in a very dark and unexpected way, leading to a series of tragic events that send shivers down the reader's spine.
In '27 short horror stories', the story of the abandoned asylum is quite good. The main character goes in to explore and discovers that there are things lurking in the shadows that are not of this world. The descriptions of the decaying building and the sense of being watched are very effective in creating horror.
Well, 'Psycho' could be in there. It has that iconic motel scene and a very disturbing character in Norman Bates. The story builds tension so well that it gives you chills throughout.
Well, there's 'The Monkey's Paw'. In this story, a family comes into possession of a magical monkey's paw that can grant wishes. But every wish comes with a dark and unforeseen consequence. It shows how our desires can lead to horror when they are fulfilled in unexpected and malevolent ways.
Sure. One of the scariest could be the story about the haunted house where every night strange noises and apparitions appear. It builds a great sense of dread with its detailed descriptions of the creaking floors and cold spots. Another good one might be the tale of the cursed object. When people touch it, they start to have nightmares and then things from their nightmares start to invade their real lives. And there's also the story of the lost souls in the forest. People who enter the forest get lost and are haunted by the wailing voices of the souls that never found their way out.
Well, there could be a story in there about a cursed object. Maybe a doll that seems to move on its own and brings misfortune to those around it. The suspense in these stories is what makes them so engaging.
Sure. One of the great ones could be the story about the haunted house. It often has elements like strange noises at night and apparitions that send chills down your spine.
Well, there might be a story in 'best true horror stories' about a person who encounters a strange figure in the woods that seems to disappear and reappear in different places, following them all the way home. It's a classic horror trope but made scarier by being based on a true event.
In the list of best horror stories, 'The Shining' is quite prominent. It tells the story of a family in an isolated hotel where the father slowly goes insane. Also, 'Carrie' by Stephen King is a great horror story. A bullied girl with telekinetic powers finally takes revenge in a very bloody and horrifying way.
Sure. One story could be about a haunted mirror. A girl moves into an old house and there's a large, ornate mirror in her bedroom. Every night, she sees a figure in the mirror that gets closer each time. Eventually, it reaches out from the mirror and she's never seen again.
Yes, 'Bird Box' is a must - read from those. It has a really unique premise where people have to avoid seeing something outside or they'll die. It builds a lot of tension throughout the story.