The scariness varies from story to story. There are those that rely on psychological horror, like the story of the girl who starts to lose her mind. It's not so much about jump scares but more about the slow build - up of dread. Then there are the more traditional horror stories with monsters and such, which are also very effective in sending shivers down your spine. The collection as a whole does a great job of appealing to different levels of horror enthusiasts.
They are so scary because they mix the ordinary with the supernatural. Take 'Harold' for instance. A scarecrow is a common sight in a field, but when it comes to life, it turns the familiar into something terrifying. The stories also have a great sense of suspense that keeps you on edge.
They often play on common fears. For example, fear of the dark, things that lurk in the shadows. Many of the stories have elements like strange noises or unseen presences that tap into our primal fear of the unknown.
One of the scary stories could be about a haunted house. In the story, people who enter the old, dilapidated house at night start to hear strange noises. Footsteps echo in the empty hallways, and cold gusts of wind blow through even when all the windows are closed. It gives a feeling of being watched by an unseen presence.
One of my favorites is the story about the haunted mirror. A girl looks into an old mirror and sees a face that isn't her own, and then strange things start to happen around her. It's creepy because it makes you wonder what could be on the other side of the mirror, and the idea of something being in your own reflection is really unsettling.
One of the stories might be about a haunted location in Fortnite. Maybe a spooky abandoned building where strange noises are heard and players' characters start acting weirdly.
It's extremely scary. The vivid descriptions and eerie atmosphere created in the stories make your heart race. But for some hardcore horror fans, it might not be the scariest thing out there.