I heard a knock at the door. When I opened it, no one was there but a cold hand grabbed my ankle.
The attic stairs creaked. I looked up and saw a pair of glowing eyes staring back at me.
The old house creaked. I heard a whisper. Then a cold hand touched my shoulder.
The mirror showed my reflection, but it moved when I didn't.
I heard a knock at the door. I opened it, but no one was there, yet the knocking continued.
Here's another: 'The old doll sat on the shelf. Its eyes followed me. I turned off the light. In the dark, it giggled softly.'
I heard a knock at the door. I opened it, no one was there, but I felt a cold hand on my shoulder.
A memorable one is 'I can't sleep at night because I keep hearing my name being whispered in my ear, but there's no one there.' It gives that feeling of being haunted and makes you shiver at the thought of an unseen presence that knows your name.
Sure. 'I woke up to a cold hand on my face. I live alone.'
Here's a line: 'The old doll's eyes follow me around the room.' This is scary because dolls are often associated with innocence, but when they seem to have a life of their own and are watching you, it goes against that perception. It creates an uneasiness as if something inanimate is now sentient and has an intent, which is very disturbing.
The mirror showed my reflection smiling. I wasn't smiling. I ran.
Another one might be 'The old doll in the attic blinked. I'm sure it did.' This simple line creates a sense of unease as dolls are often associated with the uncanny. The idea of an inanimate object like a doll showing signs of life is quite terrifying.