In a gingerbread man scary story, what makes him scary could be his desperation. He is constantly running for his life, and this sense of panic and fear is quite eerie. For example, when he is being chased by various predators like the fox or the old couple, his frantic running and the idea that he might be caught at any moment creates a sense of dread.
The muffin man is scary because of the rumors surrounding him. There are stories about people disappearing after going into his bakery, and the strange noises that come from it at night. Also, the fact that he seems so isolated and his muffins have an almost hypnotic allure that might be hiding something more sinister.
Not necessarily. While the concept might seem a bit spooky at first, the 'Man in the Window' true story could be something completely non - threatening. Maybe it's just an old man who likes to sit by the window and watch the street because he's bored or lonely. Without knowing the full details, we can't assume it's scary.
It might have a moral about facing your fears. The characters in the story who encounter the Red Man have to deal with their terror. So it could be teaching us to be brave even when we're really scared.
A homeless man was sleeping under a bridge. One night, a couple was passing by and accidentally woke him up. He got so angry and started chasing them. His long, unkempt hair was flying in the wind as he ran. The couple was terrified and hid in a car until the man finally gave up and went back to his spot under the bridge.
Maybe it's the fact that a lollipop man, who is usually associated with safety and helping kids cross the road, becomes something menacing. It's a subversion of the normal, friendly image we have of them.