One ahort scary story could be 'The Haunted Mirror'. A girl bought an old mirror at a flea market. Every night, she saw a strange face in it that wasn't her own. It started to whisper things she couldn't understand. Eventually, she couldn't take it anymore and smashed the mirror, only to find that the face was now on the wall.
Another is 'The Dark Alley'. A woman had to walk through a dark alley every night. One night, she felt a cold hand on her shoulder. When she turned around, there was nothing. But she could still feel the grip tightening. She ran all the way home and never took that alley again.
Often, ahort scary stories have a sense of impending doom. The character feels that something bad is going to happen but doesn't know exactly what or when. This builds tension. Darkness is also a big factor. Whether it's a dark room or a pitch - black night, it sets the mood for fear. And then there are unexpected twists. A story might seem normal at first, but then there's a sudden, shocking turn, like a friend turning out to be a monster in disguise.
Sure. One of the scariest might be the story about the haunted house where strange noises and apparitions were constantly seen. It gives a really eerie feeling.
The 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' series is quite good. It has lots of short, spine - chilling tales.
One story could be 'The Haunted Doll'. A girl finds an old doll in the attic. At night, she hears strange noises coming from it. But it turns out it was just a mouse that had made its home inside the doll. It's a bit spooky at first but not overly so.
There was a short story in 2013 that I remember. It was about a girl who moved into an old apartment. Every night, she heard scratching sounds on the walls. As she investigated, she found out that a previous tenant had been murdered there and was trying to communicate from the other side. It was really terrifying with its build - up of suspense.
Sure. One classic scary story could be 'The Tell - Tale Heart' where the narrator's obsession and guilt drive him to madness. Another might be 'The Monkey's Paw' which shows the terrifying consequences of interfering with fate. And 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' with its headless horseman is also very spooky.
Yes. 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is a good example of a scary short story. It tells the story of a woman who slowly descends into madness while being confined in a room with yellow wallpaper. In terms of scary fictions, Stephen King's works are great. For instance, 'Carrie' is a famous one. A bullied girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them for revenge in a very bloody and scary way.
😋I don't recommend reading overly scary short stories, but if you really want to read them, the following books might satisfy your needs: Crafty House, The Ring, Dark Specter, Haunted House, and I'm About to Come Out. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
Sure. One could be the story of the haunted forest fairy. In this tale, a young girl gets lost in a forest that is said to be haunted by an evil fairy. The trees seem to whisper warnings, and strange shadows lurk everywhere.
Sure. One of the scariest ones could be 'The Haunted House' in it. It's about a family who moves into an old, dilapidated house and starts experiencing strange noises and apparitions at night.