The Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle also feature some great made - up murder mysteries. For example, 'A Study in Scarlet'. Holmes uses his brilliant deductive reasoning to solve the murder, and the story is full of twists and turns as he uncovers the truth behind the crime.
A good made - up murder story often has a complex and mysterious plot. There should be many clues and red herrings to keep the reader or viewer on their toes. For example, in many crime dramas, the initial suspect is not the real killer, and as the story unfolds, more and more details emerge.
There's a story of a cursed forest. People who enter this forest often get lost. As they wander, they start to see shadowy figures that seem to be following them. The trees in the forest seem to whisper menacing things. One hiker entered and as the night fell, he felt a cold hand on his shoulder but when he turned around, there was nothing there. He ran and ran until he finally found his way out, but he was never the same again, always haunted by the experience.
A lovely made - up short story is 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde. The statue of the Happy Prince, seeing the misery in the city, asks a swallow to help him distribute his gold and jewels to the poor. It's a poignant tale about compassion and sacrifice.
Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a wonderful made up story. It tells the journey of a little prince from his tiny planet and his encounters with different characters on other planets, which are full of deep meaning about human nature and friendship.
Sure. One made up horror story could be about a haunted old mansion on the outskirts of town. People who enter at night claim to hear strange whispers and see shadowy figures. Another one might be a story of a cursed mirror that shows terrifying visions of the future to those who look into it. And then there's the story of a forest where a malevolent spirit lures hikers in and they are never seen again.
There was a town where all the houses were made of cheese. The people there were tiny mice - sized humans. One day, a giant cat came to the town. The little people were so scared. But then they realized the cat was actually friendly. It just wanted to play. So they all climbed onto the cat's back and went for a wild ride around the cheese - house town. It was a really fun and made - up story.
There was a story about a forest. In the heart of this forest, there was a mysterious tree. It was said that anyone who touched the tree would be cursed. A group of hikers once ventured near it. One of them, out of curiosity, brushed his hand against the bark. After that, strange things started to happen. He heard whispers in his sleep and saw shadowy figures following him everywhere.
A made up horror short story might be set in an old asylum. A new caretaker starts working there and notices that at night, the patients' rooms are filled with whispers. As he investigates further, he realizes that the asylum was built on an ancient burial ground, and the spirits of the dead are not at peace and are trying to drive everyone away.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is a modern murder story. The plot twists are amazing. The story seems to be about a man whose wife has gone missing and is suspected of her murder. But as the story unfolds, there are so many hidden agendas and secrets that it keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout.
I would recommend 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It's based on a real - life murder case and is written in a very engaging and detailed way. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is another classic. It has the terrifying character of Hannibal Lecter and a gripping mystery about a serial killer. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco combines mystery with historical and religious elements, making it a very unique murder mystery story.