My hometown has a story about a bridge. A long time ago, a woman was thrown off the bridge by her jealous lover. Since then, if you drive across the bridge at night, you might see the figure of a woman in your rear - view mirror. She seems to be running after your car, with a look of despair on her face. It's a story that has been passed down for generations, and it still gives people the creeps when they cross that bridge at night.
Another great place to find more scary stories is at second - hand bookstores. They sometimes have old, out - of - print collections of horror stories that can be really interesting. You might stumble upon some forgotten gems that will send shivers down your spine.
One scary story could be about an old, abandoned asylum. At night, people hear screams and see strange shadows in the windows. It was once a place of cruel experiments. Another could be a story of a haunted forest where hikers disappear, and those who come back are never the same, with a look of pure horror in their eyes. And there's the story of a cursed doll that moves on its own and brings misfortune to anyone who owns it.
The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs. This story is about a magical paw that grants wishes but with terrifying consequences. It shows how our desires can lead to unforeseen and dreadful outcomes. For instance, the first wish brings back their son from the dead, but not in the way they expected. He comes back as a mangled, undead creature, which is truly horrifying.
Maybe. It depends on the theme and style of the existing stories in the collection. If the new short story fits well with the overall mood, for example, if it's a collection of horror stories and the new one is also a horror story with a similar tone, then there could be room. However, if it's too different, it might seem out of place.
It's a heartwarming Christmas story. It might be about the idea of making room in one's heart or home for an additional person or element during the Christmas season, perhaps a new guest or a new feeling of joy and kindness that the holiday brings.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read the exact story, but it could be a family, like a mother, father, and their children. Maybe there's also an unexpected guest who becomes an important part of the story.