Footsteps. Darkness. No escape.
The doll's eyes follow me. Creepy. It seems like it has a life of its own. I can't shake the feeling that it's watching my every move, and at night, when the lights are out, I swear I can hear it moving around. It makes me wonder if there's something more to it than just being a simple toy.
Phone rings. Dead voice speaks.
Use simple, spooky elements. For example, 'Dark room. Strange noise. Gone.' Just pick a common, yet eerie setting like a dark room, add an unexplained and menacing sound, and then a final word that implies something bad has happened.
Think of a strong emotion, like love or loss. Then find six words that capture it. For example, 'Loved her. Lost her. Forgot how.'
Just focus on key events. For example, 'Started small, reached for stars.'
Just focus on the essence. For example, 'Your smile, my daily sunshine'. Think about the most impactful aspect of your love, like a special look or gesture from your loved one.
Think of a simple, creepy situation like 'Lights out. Something moves. Shadows.'
Use simple but spooky words. For example, 'Footsteps, but no one'. The words 'footsteps' immediately create a sense of someone or something being there. But when you add 'but no one', it becomes a horror story in just five words. It makes the reader wonder what is making those footsteps if there's no one there.
In the abandoned house, I found a diary. The last entry said 'They're here'. Then I heard scratching at the door.