horror stories prompts

A haunted house is a classic prompt. Imagine an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town, with creaking floors and shadowy figures in the windows. Another could be a cursed object, like a mirror that shows a different, terrifying world when you look into it. And a dark forest at night, filled with strange noises and unseen threats.

Another good prompt could be 'a voice that only one person can hear'. You could write a story about a person who starts hearing this voice in their head. The voice whispers dark and disturbing things, making the character question their sanity. As the story progresses, the voice becomes more powerful and starts to control the character's actions, creating a truly horrifying scenario.

Use them as a starting point. For example, if your prompt is a haunted house, start by describing the exterior in a spooky way. Then, introduce the characters who are about to enter it. Just jump right into the action.

Well, you can use the prompts to create unique horror characters. For example, if the prompt gives an idea about a cursed object, you can create a character who is obsessed with that object. This character could start to change, becoming more and more evil as they get closer to the object. Their physical appearance might distort, and they could start doing cruel things to others, which will scare the readers.

One good prompt could be 'The time when a family member surprised us all.' Another could be 'A family vacation that changed everything.' And 'The family heirloom and its story.'

One good prompt could be 'A mysterious door appears in the middle of a forest'. This can lead to various stories such as a magical adventure where characters enter the door to find a different world filled with strange creatures. Another prompt might be 'A letter arrives with no return address'. It could be the start of a mystery or a long - lost connection story. Also, 'A person wakes up with a strange power' can create a story about self - discovery and the use or misuse of that power.

Good prompts for short stories include 'A broken - down car in the middle of nowhere'. This might lead to a story of survival, self - discovery, or an encounter with unexpected help. 'A photograph that shows a different time and place' can inspire a story about memories, nostalgia, or time travel. Also, 'A magic potion that has an unforeseen side effect' which can result in all kinds of creative and wild short story ideas.

Just pick a prompt like 'A family argument and how it was resolved.' Then start thinking about the real events in your family related to it. Recall the feelings, words, and actions. And start writing or telling the story.

One good prompt could be 'A mysterious letter arrives in the mail with no return address'. This can lead to a story about mystery, secrecy, and perhaps a journey to uncover the sender's identity. Another prompt is 'You wake up in a world where colors have disappeared'. It allows for a creative exploration of a dull, monochromatic world and the character's attempts to bring back color. And 'A strange noise coming from the attic at midnight' can inspire a spooky short story.

One prompt could be 'Describe a character who has a unique quirk and build a short story around how this quirk affects their daily life.' For example, a character who can't stand the color yellow. Every time they see it, they freeze. This could lead to all sorts of comical or tense situations in a story.