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The hearse with the weird odor slowed to a stop before the entrance. The sound of pebbles could be heard bouncing on the ceiling. There were footsteps coming from the corridor, and there seemed to be someone sawing next door. The door knob to the room rattled slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom kept dripping even though it had been screwed shut. There was a rubber ball that rolled on its own underneath the bed. Wet footsteps started to surface one after another on the floor. At 3 am, Chen Ge held a cleaver in his hand as he hid beside the room heater. The call he was trying to make was finally answered. "Landlord, is this what you meant by 'the house can be a little crowded at night'‽"

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2024-11-10 21:17
Typical genre conventions of horror novels include creating a sense of unease and fear from the very start. They often feature dark and mysterious settings like abandoned asylums or haunted houses. Creepy, unexplained noises and strange occurrences are common too. For example, in 'The Shining', the haunted Overlook Hotel is full of such elements.
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Horror novel conventions create fear by using settings. Dark, desolate places like cemeteries or old mansions make readers feel on edge. For example, in many classic horror novels, the setting is a big part of the fear factor.
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