another word for scary stories

Horror tales.

Spooky stories.

Terrifying tale.

Tales.

Horror tales.

Yes, there could be. It depends on whether the author or creator decides to come up with more stories in the series.

A child was home alone when the power went out. He lit a candle. In the flickering light, he saw a shadow on the wall that didn't match his own. It grew bigger and bigger. He ran to his room and hid under the bed. The shadow seemed to follow him. He closed his eyes and prayed until his parents came home.

Empty House. There's something spooky about an empty house. It stands there, quiet and desolate, and you can't help but wonder what happened inside or if there are unseen presences.

At the graveyard, a figure vanished as I blinked. Creepy.

Walking alone, a cold hand grabbed my shoulder from behind.