One classic is 'The Wolf Man'. It tells the story of a man who is cursed to become a werewolf. The idea of a man transforming into a half - man, half - wolf creature during the full moon is really terrifying.
There's also 'An American Werewolf in London'. It combines horror with dark humor. The main character is bitten by a werewolf while traveling in England and then has to deal with the terrifying transformation and the bloodlust that comes with it. The special effects of the transformation scenes were quite revolutionary at the time.
In most stories, the transformation is often associated with the full moon. When the moon is full, the werewolf's body starts to change. Their bones crack and reshape, fur sprouts all over their body, and their face elongates into a snout. It's a very painful and grotesque process.
One common theme is the struggle between the werewolf's human side and their wild side. In high school, they have to deal with normal teenage stuff like grades and friendships while also hiding their true nature. Another theme could be the werewolf's search for identity. They might be trying to figure out if they belong with other werewolves or with humans. Also, there's often a love story involved, like a werewolf falling in love with a human or another werewolf, which adds drama to the high school setting.
There are the werewolves themselves, of course. They can be the main characters, usually trying to navigate their high school life while dealing with their werewolf nature. Then there are the human friends or classmates. They might be unaware of the werewolf's true identity at first. And there are often some sort of antagonists, like other werewolves who are more aggressive or power - hungry, or humans who are prejudiced against werewolves.
Werewolves in werewolves romance novels are also often associated with a sense of mystery. Their existence might be a secret from the general human population. They may have their own rules and hierarchies within their packs. This adds an element of the unknown to their relationships with humans, especially in a romantic context. Their animal instincts can sometimes conflict with their human - like emotions, creating interesting storylines.
In non - adult stories, werewolves often have enhanced physical abilities like great strength, speed, and heightened senses. For example, in 'Twilight', the werewolves are much stronger and faster than normal humans. They can run at incredible speeds and have acute hearing and smell.
Some rumours about werewolves might be related to their strength. For example, it's rumoured that werewolves have superhuman strength which allows them to overpower normal humans easily. They are also said to have enhanced senses, like being able to hear and smell things from great distances. Another rumour could be about their connection to the moon. It's often thought that the full moon has a strong influence on them, making them transform or become more aggressive during that time.
One classic scary story for kids is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The big bad wolf is a menacing figure. Another is 'Hansel and Gretel' with the evil witch in the forest. And 'Little Red Riding Hood' also has some scary elements, like the wolf disguising as the grandmother.
There's also the story of 'Bloody Mary'. If you go into a dark bathroom, say 'Bloody Mary' three times in front of a mirror, a spooky woman might appear. It's often told at sleepovers. The origin of this story is a bit murky, but it has been passed down for generations, scaring kids and adults alike.
Yes, there are some so - called real stories. In some rural areas in Europe in the past, there were rumors of people turning into werewolves. Some people claimed to have witnessed a half - human, half - wolf creature attacking livestock or even humans at night. But these stories often lack scientific evidence and are more likely part of superstition and folklore.
The stories of werewolves have their roots in various ancient cultures and mythologies. Many believe they originated in Europe, especially in folklore from countries like Germany and France.