Yes, there are. For example, there could be a story where at a birthday party, the lights suddenly go out and when they come back on, there's a strange figure standing in the middle of the room, holding a bloody birthday cake. It turns out to be an evil spirit that haunts the place and targets people on their birthdays.
They are unique because they often involve the violation of the safe and happy space that a birthday represents. For instance, in some stories, the birthday person is the target of a curse that was set long ago, specifically to strike on their birthday. This combines the personal significance of the birthday with the horror of the unknown. The fact that it's a day that's supposed to be full of love and presents but instead becomes a nightmare is what sets it apart.
No. Some birthday ghost stories can be more bittersweet. For example, a story where a ghost visits a person on their birthday to give them a message of love from a deceased relative. It's spooky in the sense that it's a ghost, but the message is warm and not at all terrifying.
There was a boy's birthday party in a forest cabin. As they were about to cut the cake, a large, shadowy figure was seen outside the window. It made a growling noise. The kids all huddled together in fear. Some of them started crying. The figure then disappeared, but the fear remained and the party ended abruptly. They later found out that there had been reports of a strange beast in the forest in the past.
The unexpected guests are often terrifying. Like in some stories, a strange and menacing figure shows up unannounced at the party, which instantly creates a sense of fear.
I knew a lady who was an avid reader. Her book club friends gave her a signed copy of her favorite author's latest book on her birthday. The book was not yet widely available, and getting a signed copy made it extra special. She was so excited and it became a treasured item in her collection.
One of the best birthday present stories I've heard was about a girl who really wanted a puppy. But her parents thought she wasn't ready. On her birthday, they surprised her with a puppy. The girl was over the moon and took great care of it ever since.
My best friend's 21st birthday was amazing. We had a big party at his house. We decorated the whole place with his favorite things like superhero posters. All his friends came, and we had a barbecue. But the best part was when we all sat around and shared our favorite memories of him. It was really heartwarming, and you could see how much he meant to everyone.
One funny birthday story is about a guy who planned a big surprise party for himself. He secretly invited all his friends and family, but on the day of his birthday, he completely forgot it was his birthday until everyone showed up at his house. He was so shocked at first but then burst into laughter.
Another story could be about a wife's birthday where her friends throw her a themed party. For example, a 1920s - themed party with flapper dresses and jazz music. Everyone has a great time dancing and celebrating her special day.