2 sentence stories

He sat alone in the old house, surrounded by memories of his family. Now they were all gone, and the silence was deafening, crushing his spirit bit by bit.

One common theme is loss. For example, 'The old man lost his wife of 50 years and now the days are just a long, lonely wait.' It shows how the absence of someone important can create great sadness.

Another really scary one could be 'My phone rang at 3 am. The caller ID said it was me.' It plays on the idea of the self being something other or unknown, and calls at that time are always spooky.

In the old house, a creaking sound came from the cellar. I opened it and a pair of red eyes glared at me.

Story 1: I woke up to a cold hand on my face. When I turned on the light, no one was there.

One way to sentence horror stories is to build suspense gradually. Start with an ordinary setting or character and then introduce strange elements little by little. For example, you could begin by describing a normal day in a small town. Then mention a strange noise that no one can identify or a person who behaves oddly. Use vivid language to describe the uneasiness that starts to spread among the characters. This makes the readers feel on edge as they wonder what will happen next.

Some might be based on real experiences or fears, but many are fictional creations for entertainment.

I think 'The clock stopped at midnight. Then I heard footsteps.' is quite scary. It gives this feeling of something ominous starting right at a spooky time.

Well, the one where 'I woke up in a coffin. As I screamed, I realized I was buried six feet under.' is quite terrifying. Just the thought of being trapped alive underground is a nightmare.

They rely on creating mystery. For instance, they might mention a strange sound or an unexplained sight, leaving the reader to fill in the blanks. This makes the reader's imagination an important part of the horror experience. It's not about spelling out every detail but rather giving just enough to make you shiver. For example, a story could say 'The cellar door was ajar. A strange smell wafted from within.' You immediately start to wonder what's in the cellar and what could be causing that smell.