Can you recommend some scary Christmas stories?
There's also the story of 'The Ghost of Christmas Past's Revenge'. In this spooky tale, a man who has been cruel and selfish throughout the year is visited not by the usual Ghost of Christmas Past but by a malevolent version. This ghost shows him all the horrible things he's done in the past year, and as Christmas approaches, he starts to feel the full weight of his actions as strange and terrifying events unfold around him.
Can you recommend some scary Christmas short stories?
One scary Christmas short story is 'The Haunted Christmas Tree'. In this story, a family brings home a beautiful Christmas tree, but at night, they start to hear strange noises coming from it. Branches seem to move on their own, and there are faint whispers. Another is 'The Ghost of Christmas Past's Revenge' where a person who has been cruel in the past is haunted by a menacing version of the Ghost of Christmas Past during the holiday season. And 'The Christmas Eve Curse' tells of a small town that is cursed every Christmas Eve, with people seeing terrifying apparitions and experiencing unexplainable events.
Can you share some short scary Christmas stories?
There was a little town where every Christmas, a mysterious figure would be seen walking around the frozen lake at midnight. One Christmas, a curious child followed the figure. The figure led the child to an old, abandoned cabin in the woods. Inside, there were old Christmas presents, all covered in cobwebs and dust. The figure then turned around, its face hidden by a dark hood, and let out a bone - chilling laugh that echoed through the forest. The child ran away in terror and never went near the lake at Christmas again.
Can you share some Scary German Christmas Stories?
One scary German Christmas story is about the Krampus. The Krampus is a horned, half - goat, half - demon creature. He comes during the Christmas season. Legend has it that he punishes naughty children while Saint Nicholas rewards the good ones. He's often depicted as carrying chains and a bundle of birch sticks to beat the bad kids with. It's a very spooky addition to the German Christmas folklore.
Can you share some scary German Christmas stories?
There's a story about the Frau Perchta. She is an old Germanic figure associated with Christmas. Frau Perchta is known to roam during the Twelve Nights of Christmas. She has a very strict sense of justice. If a household is not in order or if the Christmas preparations are not done properly, she might come and dole out punishments. For example, she might slit open the bellies of lazy women who haven't spun enough flax during the year. It's a very spooky story that was used to encourage people to be good and keep their houses in order during Christmas.
Can you share some of the top 10 scary Christmas stories?
One of the top 10 scary Christmas stories could be about a haunted Christmas tree. People bring it home, and at night, they see strange shadows moving around it as if there are spirits trapped in the branches. Another might be a story of a cursed Christmas present. Whoever receives it has a series of misfortunes befall them. And there could also be a tale of an old, abandoned house where on Christmas Eve, a family hears eerie carols coming from inside, but no one is there.
Can you share some true scary Christmas stories?
One true scary Christmas story is about a family who heard strange noises on Christmas Eve. They thought it was Santa at first. But then they saw a shadowy figure in the attic that didn't look like anything friendly. It turned out to be a vagrant who had broken in looking for a warm place. It was really terrifying for the family.
Can you recommend some scary stories from '50 scary stories'?
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.
Can you recommend some 'scary stories really scary stories'?
The 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' series is quite good. It has lots of short, spine - chilling tales.
Can you recommend some scary but not too scary stories?
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.
Can you recommend some 2013 scary stories?
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.