A town where every night, all the shadows become solid and start to hunt. People have to hide in complete darkness to avoid being caught by the shadowy figures. But there's always the risk of something else lurking in the dark they can't see.
There could be a story about a hospital that was built on an ancient burial ground. The patients start experiencing strange things, like seeing apparitions of the dead. The doctors and nurses also notice that medical equipment malfunctions in certain areas, and they soon realize that they are not alone in the hospital. There are vengeful spirits from the past trying to drive everyone out.
How about a story of a doll that comes to life at night? It has a sinister grin and moves around the house when everyone is asleep. It leaves little signs of its presence, like a misplaced object here and there, until it finally reveals itself fully to the main character.
Sure. A story about testing a new security system in an old prison. At night, the motion sensors keep going off even though there's no one there. The testers then see apparitions in the prison cells through the security cameras. It seems that the spirits of the former inmates are still lingering.
There's a small town where every year on the same night, all the lights go out. A curious teenager decides to stay outside during this time and witnesses shadowy figures moving through the streets, whispering his name.
Sure. 'The Sinister Staircase', 'Frostbite of Fear', 'The Phantom's Lair'.
Midnight at the Cemetery Gates. Just the mention of midnight, which is often associated with the unknown and danger, and cemetery gates which are the entrance to a place full of the dead, makes it a cool and scary title.
Scare stories, hair - raising stories.
Azuria. This name gives the impression of a country with a lot of water, perhaps an archipelago of beautiful blue - hued islands. The people there could be excellent sailors and fishermen, and their culture might be deeply intertwined with the sea, having sea - gods in their mythology.
Sure. 'Asher' is a cool name. It has a cool, hipster kind of feel. 'Miles' is also great. It gives the idea of a guy who is on a journey, either literally or metaphorically. And 'Declan' sounds really cool, like a strong - willed character.
The death of a dream. For example, a young artist has always dreamed of having his work shown in a famous gallery. He works hard for years, sacrificing relationships and his own well - being. But in the end, due to some political and financial issues in the art world, his work is rejected time and time again. Eventually, he gives up his dream and is left with a deep sense of sadness and regret for all the time and energy he wasted.
One cool idea could be a haunted house where the walls ooze blood and the rooms shift randomly. Every time someone tries to escape, they find themselves back in the scariest room.
In Japan, there are stories about the Aokigahara Forest, also known as the 'Suicide Forest'. It's a place where many people have gone to take their own lives. Some who have ventured into the forest have reported feeling a sense of extreme despair and seeing strange apparitions. There are also rumors of the forest being haunted by the spirits of those who have died there, which makes it a very spooky and real - life scary place.