One ending could be that the main character realizes they are actually dead and have been in a purgatory - like state all along. For instance, in the asylum story, the girl finds out that she died in a car accident near the asylum years ago and has been trapped there ever since.
You might consider sending your story to literary agents who specialize in horror or entering it into horror writing contests. Websites like 'Horror Writers Unite' sometimes host such contests and provide submission details.
First, think of a simple but effective idea. It could be something as basic as a haunted object. Then, create a character who will be affected by this horror element. Just start writing, don't worry too much about perfection at the start. For example, you could begin with a character finding a strange old doll in an attic.
Sure. You could start with a character waking up in a strange, dark place all alone. For example, a young girl wakes up in an abandoned asylum. She hears strange noises like scratching on the walls and faint whispers. Then, as she tries to find a way out, she discovers old patient records that seem to have her name on them, even though she's never been there before.
Here are some recommended horror novels:
1. " 100 Ways to Kill Girls ": This novel described the brutal murder of 20 14-year-old girls, and it contained elements of novelty and violence.
2. [Intestines]: This novel tells the story of a character named " Saint Wuchang."
These novels all had a heavy horror element and were suitable for readers who liked this type of genre. Please note that these novels may contain uncomfortable content, so please read them carefully.
There was a small town called Dark Town. The people in this town had a common characteristic, and that was that their eyes were all black. This small town was very quiet. Almost nothing happened. But one day, a girl named Ellie came to this town.
Allie was very curious about this small town. She wanted to explore this mysterious place. She was walking on the streets of Dark Town when she suddenly heard a strange sound. She stopped to look at the source of the sound and found that it came from the window of a house.
Allie approached the house and found that the windows were not closed tightly, and there was a little light coming in. She approached the window to see what was going on inside, but she suddenly felt a chill. Her eyes turned black and she couldn't move.
She could feel a dark figure standing beside her. She wanted to scream, but the sound from her throat could not come out. She felt like she had been kidnapped, and this dark figure had been by her side.
Allie tried to break free, but it was very difficult for her. She was terrified because she did not know what the dark figure would do. Finally, Allie broke free and returned to her home.
However, she was traumatized and never dared to go to Dark Town again.
First, you need to research the specific submission guidelines of the literary magazine you're interested in. For example, some may require a certain format like double - spaced, Times New Roman font. Then, you usually have to send your story via email or through an online submission portal. Make sure to include a cover letter briefly introducing yourself and your story.
Your eportfolio should include the horror short story itself in its best - edited form. Also, include any research you did on horror elements, such as common horror tropes or psychological aspects of fear. Add your brainstorming notes, which could show your initial ideas and how they evolved. And some feedback from your classmates or teacher if you have it, along with your response to that feedback.
It's hard to say just like that. You'd need to explain the key elements and unique aspects of your story. Sometimes what seems original to you might have similarities to existing works without you realizing it.