One option is the name Specter. A specter is a ghost or apparition, so it's very fitting for a horror story. Then there's the name Malice. A character named Malice is sure to be up to no good. Also, consider the name Dread. It immediately makes the reader think of fear and horror. The name has a certain power to it that can make a character seem very menacing. In horror, creating a sense of dread is key, and having a character named Dread can help with that. You can build a whole backstory around this character's ability to instill fear in others, whether it's through their appearance, actions, or just their very presence.
You could use names like Damien, which has a devilish connotation. Another option is Lilith, often associated with dark and mysterious female figures in horror lore. And then there's Raven, a name that brings to mind the black bird often linked to death and the macabre.
One good last name could be 'Grimshaw'. The word 'grim' gives it a spooky connotation. 'Bonebreaker' is also a really creepy one. It makes you think of someone or something that breaks bones in a very violent way. And 'Wraithborne' is a good choice as well. 'Wraith' is often associated with ghosts and the supernatural in horror.
Fogbound. The idea of a town constantly covered in fog is really creepy. It gives the sense that there are things lurking in that fog that you can't see. Another one is Bloodstone. It has a very ominous sound to it, as if there are some dark secrets or bloodshed associated with the town.
How about 'The Enigma of Evil'? This name plays on the mystery of evil, which is often a central theme in horror. 'Shadowed Demise' gives the sense of a death that is surrounded by shadows, both literally and metaphorically. 'Deadly Reverie' is also interesting. It combines the idea of something deadly with a sort of dream - like or trance - like state, which can be quite spooky.
How about 'Ella Blackwood'? The name 'Ella' gives a sense of femininity and vulnerability, while 'Blackwood' has a spooky, dark forest kind of feel. Another could be 'Victor Grimshaw'. 'Victor' is a strong but can be a bit old - fashioned name, and 'Grimshaw' just sounds menacing. And 'Luna Shadows', 'Luna' is often associated with the moon which has a lot of horror connotations like werewolves, and 'Shadows' adds to the eerie atmosphere.
Some good character names for horror stories could be 'Damien'. It has a dark and menacing connotation often associated with the devil in some horror concepts. Another one is 'Lilith', which is often linked to dark, female - centric horror themes. And 'Victor' can also be a great name, perhaps for a mad scientist - like character in a horror story.
Bloodmoon's Curse. The 'Bloodmoon' is often associated with bad omens in horror lore. When combined with 'curse', it gives the impression that there is some sort of supernatural force related to this strange lunar event that is causing havoc.
Jasper is a good name. It can be made to seem quite eerie, perhaps a Jasper who has some dark secret or power. Then there's Heath. It can remind people of desolate, spooky places. Also, the name Blade. A boy named Blade could be a slasher - type character in a horror story, always armed and dangerous. When choosing names for a horror story, you want to pick ones that create an instant sense of unease or mystery.
Cursed Reverie. 'Cursed' is a very strong word for horror, indicating that there is some sort of malevolent force at work. 'Reverie' which means a state of being lost in thought, gives the sense that the characters are trapped in a nightmarish dream - like state.
Cursed Crypt. A crypt is already a place associated with death and the unknown, and adding 'cursed' makes it even more menacing. It could be a place where dark magic resides or where the dead don't rest.