Are two-sentence horror stories scary?

Two-sentence horror stories can be quite scary. They often use simplicity and ambiguity to let your imagination run wild, which can make the fear more intense.

I woke up in the middle of the night to a cold hand on my face. When I turned on the light, there was no one there.

He was alone in the old house. Then he felt a cold breath on his neck and a whisper that said 'leave'.

Another really scary one could be 'My phone rang at 3 am. The caller ID said it was me.' It plays on the idea of the self being something other or unknown, and calls at that time are always spooky.

Story 1: I woke up to a cold hand on my face. When I turned on the light, no one was there.

I heard a child's laughter in the empty attic. When I looked up, a pale face stared back.

It depends on the person. For those who are easily spooked by the unknown and sudden scares, 'Bag Man' can be really terrifying. The two - sentence structure is designed to shock, and it does a good job of that. However, some people who are more desensitized to horror might not find it as scary, but it still has an eerie quality.

I woke up in the middle of the night. When I turned on the light, I saw a pair of red eyes staring at me from the corner of the room.

In the mirror, a face that wasn't mine stared back. It grinned as I screamed.

In the old house, a creaking sound came from the cellar. I opened it and a pair of red eyes glared at me.