In terms of demographics, horror stories are quite popular among young adults, especially in urban areas. Also, certain regions with a rich history of folklore and superstition, like parts of Europe, have a strong appreciation for horror. Cinemas and libraries in these areas frequently feature horror titles.
The story of Annabelle the doll is quite popular. It has been made into movies. People are intrigued by the idea of a seemingly innocent doll being possessed. Another popular one is the story of the Winchester Mystery House. With its strange architecture and rumored ghosts, it attracts a lot of horror fans. Also, the legend of Bloody Mary is well - known. People are both scared and curious about what might happen if they summon her in front of a mirror.
One of the popular ones is about the old theater on campus. People say that there are unexplained cold spots and sometimes voices can be heard when no one is there. It gives a really eerie feeling.
One of the most popular is 'It' by Stephen King. The story of a shape - shifting monster that preys on children in a small town has been scaring people for years. Another is 'The Conjuring' series which is based on real - life paranormal investigations and is really spooky. 'The Blair Witch Project' as an audible story also has a lot of fans because of its found - footage style horror translated well into audio.
The idea of creating a black hole that could swallow the Earth is a very popular CERN horror story. But this is baseless. The black holes that could potentially be created at CERN, if at all, would be extremely small and would evaporate almost instantly due to a process called Hawking radiation.
Some popular horror stories include 'The Call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft. It features the dread-inducing Cthulhu and the Lovecraftian horror of the unknown and the unknowable. 'Carrie' by Stephen King is also well - loved. It tells the story of a girl with telekinetic powers who is bullied and then takes revenge in a very horror - filled way. And 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is a classic in the horror genre, with its story of demonic possession.
One of the most popular ones has to be 'Rosemary's Baby'. It's about a woman who suspects that her neighbors are part of a Satanic cult and that her unborn baby is involved in some sort of evil plan. The story builds up the horror slowly and effectively. There are also stories like 'Pet Sematary' which is also very well - known. It has the idea of a place where dead things can come back to life, but not in a good way at all.
Probably 'Skins' as well. The idea of people's skins being removed and used for different purposes in that story is both grotesque and captivating in a horror sense.
The 'The Phoenix and the Carpet' is quite well - known. It has elements of mystery and a touch of the fantastical that gives it a bit of a horror - like feel at times.
One popular DnD horror story involves a group of adventurers exploring an ancient, cursed castle. As they delved deeper, they encountered undead creatures that seemed to be unkillable. Every time they thought they had destroyed one, it would rise again with even more malevolence. Another is about a forest that was enchanted by a dark sorcerer. The trees themselves would come alive and attack the players, and strange whispers filled the air, driving some of the characters insane.
Well, in the realm of horror games, 'Silent Hill' is quite well - known. It creates a very eerie atmosphere. As for chat stories, 'Creepypasta' type stories shared in chat groups are popular. They usually have unexpected and scary twists, like a seemingly normal object turning into a source of horror. These can be really engaging for those who like horror.