Well, the types include slasher stories. These usually involve a menacing figure, often with a weapon, chasing and attacking victims. There are also possession stories, where a person is taken over by an evil spirit or entity. And don't forget apocalyptic horror stories, which depict a world in chaos and destruction, whether it's from zombies, a deadly virus, or some other cataclysmic event.
In scary stories, transformation of a victim's perception is quite common. They might start seeing things that aren't there, or seeing normal things in a distorted way. Like a character in a haunted forest starts seeing the trees as menacing figures reaching out to grab them. Another type is the transformation of time. There could be a time loop where the same terrifying events keep repeating, or time could speed up or slow down in a spooky, unexplainable way. And of course, the transformation of relationships. A loving family member could be possessed by an evil spirit and turn against their own family, which is really scary.
One common action is following the victim everywhere, like to their work, school or grocery stores. It makes the victim feel constantly watched.
One common type is the 'catfish' situation. People use fake pictures and identities. For example, a person might claim to be a young, successful professional but turn out to be someone completely different in real life.
Some types are supernatural horror, real - life - inspired horror, and horror involving some sort of malevolent force.
There are also stories related to online predators. Some people pretend to be someone else, usually a friendly figure, on social media to target vulnerable individuals, especially children and teenagers. They might start by befriending them and then gradually try to manipulate or harm them, which is extremely scary considering how many young people use social media these days.
Some 'scary phone stories' involve receiving calls with just eerie noises in the background. It could be like a howling wind or a faint scream. And then there are stories where the phone seems to have a mind of its own, like it rings at the exact same time every night without any reason. This makes people wonder if there's some sort of supernatural force at work.
For creating crazy fishy stories, think of the most out - of - the - ordinary situations. For example, a fish that lives in a parallel universe where fish rule over humans. For funny stories, focus on the fish's interactions with its environment or other creatures in a humorous way. Maybe a fish that tries to dance with a crab. For scary stories, build up tension by making the fish seem unstoppable or having an unknown power. You could start with a description of a dark, silent ocean and then introduce the terrifying fish.
The 7 types of stories could be things like Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy, and Rebirth. For example, in 'Overcoming the Monster' stories like 'Beowulf', the hero battles a terrifying monster. 'Rags to Riches' is seen in stories where a poor character rises to great wealth and status, such as 'Cinderella'.
Yes, some might be inspired by superstitions about black cats. In many cultures, black cats are associated with bad luck or the supernatural. So, game developers could use this idea to create a spooky cat - centered game.
The four types could be fairy tales, adventure stories, moral stories, and animal stories. Fairy tales often involve magic and fantasy elements like in 'Cinderella'. Adventure stories are full of exciting journeys like 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'. Moral stories teach values such as honesty and kindness, for example 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'. Animal stories focus on the lives and behaviors of animals, like 'The Tortoise and the Hare'.