Sure. In 'The Conjuring' series, the back story of the Annabelle doll is insidious. It was once owned by a girl named Annabelle Higgins who was part of a cult. The cult's activities and the girl's tragic end somehow infused the doll with an evil presence. This back story adds a layer of horror as it shows how the doll became a source of paranormal activities.
Well, in 'Insidious' the back story is quite insidious. The main character's son is able to astral project into a dark realm called 'The Further'. The back story reveals that there are malevolent spirits in this realm that have been preying on the boy's family for generations. It all starts with some dark family secrets and experiments with the spirit world in the past that have now come back to haunt them.
Sure. There's a story of a soldier coming back home from war. His family and friends welcome him back with open arms. There are tears of joy, hugs, and a big celebration in the town. The soldier has changed during his time away, but the love and warmth of his homecoming make him feel like he belongs again.
Take 'Once Upon a Time in America' for example. Noodles, the main character, has a wicked back story filled with crime, loyalty, and betrayal. He grew up in the slums, involved in a life of organized crime from a young age. His relationship with his friends, especially Max, is complex. Max's envy and their shared past lead to a series of events that are both tragic and full of moral ambiguity. Noodles' back story is one of a life lived on the edge, with love and loss intertwined with his criminal activities.
Sure. There was a couple who thought they could handle the hotwife lifestyle. The wife started dating other men. One of the men she dated turned out to be a stalker. He started following her everywhere, even showing up at their home uninvited. This made the couple's life a living hell, and it was a real 'hotwife horror story' as they had to deal with this scary situation.
There's a story about a cursed banyan tree. In a village, there was an ancient banyan tree. Legend had it that a witch was burned alive under that tree centuries ago. Since then, anyone who goes near the tree at night would hear the witch's cackle and see her shadow. One night, a curious boy went there. He suddenly felt a cold hand on his shoulder and ran away in terror.
One example could be 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It's a story about a woman who is slowly driven mad by the yellow wallpaper in her room. The way the wallpaper seems to take on a life of its own and the woman's descent into insanity is really creepy.
Sure. There was a pug named Charlie. One night, Charlie was left alone in the house. As the clock struck midnight, strange shadows started to move on the walls. Charlie barked but no one was there. Then, a cold wind blew through the house even though all the windows were closed. Charlie ran to hide under the bed, trembling in fear.
Sure. There was a man who had been working overseas for years. When he finally decided to go back home, he faced many challenges. His flight got cancelled, and he had to wait for days at the airport. But he didn't give up. He managed to find another flight and then had a long layover in a strange city. Eventually, he got on the last leg of his journey and finally reached his hometown. He was so happy to see his family and the familiar streets again.
A druid's back story might be that they were orphaned at a young age in a war - torn land. They wandered into the forest to escape the chaos. In the forest, they were found by a druid circle. The circle took the child in and taught them the ways of nature. This druid grew up learning about the balance of nature. They once had to face a group of loggers who were cutting down the forest without regard for the ecosystem. Using their druidic powers, they summoned animals to drive the loggers away and have since been on a mission to prevent any harm to the forests in their region.
Sure. In the story of some drug addicts, the addiction is like a'monkey on the back'. For example, a person who got addicted to heroin. The need for the drug becomes a constant, nagging presence. They may lose their jobs, relationships, and health because of this'monkey'. They know it's bad but getting rid of it is extremely difficult, just like trying to get a real monkey off their back.
Sure. There's a story of a man who was addicted to gambling. He lost a lot of money and got into debt. The addiction was like the monkey on his back. He tried to stop many times but always went back to it. His family suffered, and his life was in chaos because of this monkey on his back.