It was a common concern that negative plots in novels and news, often seen as a fictional "threat," could make people feel uneasy and anxious. However, this thought was too negative and unnecessary. In fact, most of the negative plots in novels and news were to better express the theme and emotions, and they might not necessarily happen in reality.
In real life, we all have our own strengths and weaknesses. It is impossible to completely avoid encountering any difficulties and challenges. The important thing was to learn to accept these challenges and learn and grow from them. We can deal with the negative plots described in novels or news through positive attitudes, firm beliefs, and appropriate coping strategies to better deal with the challenges in life.
We should learn to take inspiration from negative stories in novels or news and use it in our own lives. In this way, we can better cope with the difficulties and challenges in life and live a more fulfilling, meaningful and happy life.
One funny thing could be when the story has animals behaving like humans. Or when the ending is completely unexpected and makes you go 'What?!' That's the kind of funny that can happen when telling stories.
In some horror tales, a character might hear three knocks at the door, then see three strange shadows, and finally find three dead animals. It creates a sense of escalating dread.
Well, it might be related to the psychological concept of the 'rule of three'. In many cultures, three is considered a significant number. In scary stories, it creates a feeling of anticipation. For example, the first bad thing makes the reader or listener a bit uneasy, the second one heightens the anxiety, and the third one often delivers the final shock. It's like a crescendo in music, leading to a more impactful horror experience.
Well, in a small town, there was a huge, ancient oak tree in the park. A boy often sat under it to read. One day, while he was there, he noticed something odd. The bark on the tree seemed to be forming faces. And as the sun started to set, he heard screams coming from inside the tree. He ran away in fear. Later, he heard that many years ago, a group of people were killed near that tree and their spirits were said to be trapped in it.
You can focus on the lessons learned and how they led to growth. For example, a business failure could lead to new skills and a better understanding of the market.
I knew a girl who tried to hide her smoking by using a scented candle. But she accidentally knocked the candle over while trying to take a puff. The whole room smelled like a mix of weed and the strong scented candle. Her roommate walked in and was really confused at first, then realized what was going on and just laughed. It was a total mess.