What are stories based on real people called?

Yes, often real boogeyman stories are based on real people. For example, the killers I mentioned before like Albert Fish and John Wayne Gacy are real individuals whose heinous actions made them into figures of extreme fear, much like the boogeyman. Their actions were so terrifying that they became part of the horror stories that people tell to this day.

Some of the untold stories of the ER are based on real people, while others might be fictionalized or composites of multiple real cases to make the narrative more engaging.

Some believe that the Black Eyed People stories are based on real experiences because of the consistency in the reports. Many witnesses describe similar physical characteristics, like the black eyes, and the feelings of dread and unease. But, on the other hand, there are many factors that could contribute to false reports. For instance, poor lighting conditions can create optical illusions. Also, the power of suggestion can play a big role. Once a story spreads, others might think they've had similar experiences when in fact they haven't.

Some might be. There are many people who claim to have had real - life encounters with shadow people, which then get turned into these scary stories. However, there's no scientific proof yet that these shadow people are real entities.

Well, real life based stories often contain real emotions and experiences. When people read or hear such stories, they can easily relate to the characters. This connection makes them feel not alone. And the positive outcomes in these stories, like achieving a dream against all odds, can motivate people to strive for their own goals.

Some of them are. The show is inspired by real - life Nazi hunters, so certain characters might be modeled after those real - world figures in terms of their general mission and determination. However, the show also takes creative liberties and fictionalizes a lot of the characters' personal stories and relationships for the sake of entertainment.

No, while the story is based on true events, the characters are fictional. They were created to fit the narrative of the movie and to evoke the horror and fear associated with the situation.

Some of them are loosely based on real - type figures in the Mafia world. For example, the concept of a powerful don like Vito Corleone was inspired by real Mafia bosses.

Yes, it is. The Crucible is loosely based on the Salem witch trials, which involved real people and events.

Sure, it can. Many fictional stories draw inspiration from real people's lives, traits, or experiences. Authors often take elements from reality and build a fictional narrative around them.