The phone rang, but no one was on the other end. It just kept ringing in the dead of night. This is so creepy because it makes you wonder who might be trying to reach you or if there's some sort of supernatural presence. The silence on the other end creates an eerie atmosphere that can send shivers down your spine.
There are many commonly used words and phrases in horror novels. Here are some examples:
1. Supernatural elements such as shadows, ghosts, ghosts, and monsters
2. Bloody, cruel, violent descriptions such as cutting, tearing, burning, etc.
3. Plot design such as suspense, speculation, and hints
4. Psychological descriptions, expressions of fear, such as trembling, suffocation, screaming, etc.
Creating a Dark, Ghastly, and Depressing atmosphere
The Unexpected Ending Shocked and Frightened the Reader
Repetition, hinting, reversal and other techniques increase the sense of horror and make the reader guess
Sudden changes, unusual scenes such as strangers who suddenly appeared, indescribable scenes, etc.
The protagonist's loneliness, helplessness, confusion and other negative emotions increase the reader's sense of substitution.
The concise and powerful language resonated and shocked the readers.
These are some commonly used words and sentences in horror novels. I hope they can be of help.
One that stands out is 'I heard a child laughing in the empty school at night.' Empty schools at night are already spooky places, and the sound of a child's laughter when there should be no children there adds to the horror. It makes you think about the possible reasons for the laughter. Is it a ghost of a child who met an untimely end? Or is it something even more sinister?
It was unrealistic to change a word or phrase in the novel at once because doing so would destroy the plot and character of the novel. It was suggested to modify the novel according to the plot and character of the novel. If necessary, you can add or delete some keywords or sentences to achieve the purpose of modification. But one must be careful not to destroy the overall structure of the novel and the tension of the story.
A memorable one is 'I can't sleep at night because I keep hearing my name being whispered in my ear, but there's no one there.' It gives that feeling of being haunted and makes you shiver at the thought of an unseen presence that knows your name.
One could be 'The last person on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock on the door.' It's terrifying as it makes you wonder what could be knocking when there's supposed to be no one else left.
Another one might be 'The old doll in the attic blinked. I'm sure it did.' This simple line creates a sense of unease as dolls are often associated with the uncanny. The idea of an inanimate object like a doll showing signs of life is quite terrifying.