one line scary story

I woke up in the middle of the night and saw a shadowy figure at the foot of my bed. It just stood there, staring.

A good one often plays on common fears. For example, the fear of the unknown. Like 'The doorknob turned slowly in the middle of the night.' It doesn't tell you who or what is turning it, leaving your imagination to fill in the terrifying blanks.

I opened the attic door. A cold hand reached out from the darkness and grabbed my wrist.

I was home alone when the doorknob started to turn slowly on its own.

I woke up to find my bedroom filled with black feathers. I live on the top floor, and there are no birds around. I still don't know where they came from. It gives me chills every time I think about it.

I was home alone. Heard a knock on the door. Opened it. Nobody was there.

I heard my name whispered in the empty hallway. When I turned, there was only darkness.

My phone showed a photo of me sleeping, but I live alone. Who took it?

The old mirror in the attic showed a reflection that wasn't mine. Just one glance made my blood run cold.

I'll share one. 'I woke up in the middle of the night. There was a figure at the foot of my bed, grinning with no eyes.'