What are the new short scary story series?

One characteristic is the use of suspense. For example, in many new scary short stories, the author keeps you guessing about what will happen next. Another is the exploration of psychological horror. They often delve into the dark corners of the human mind, like in stories where the protagonist is haunted by their own guilt or paranoia.

One of the memorable ones could be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It has a very disturbing ending where a seemingly normal town has a brutal annual ritual. Another might be 'Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?' by Joyce Carol Oates. It's terrifying as it shows the vulnerability of a young girl to a menacing stranger.

Well, there's this story of a man who sees his own reflection in a mirror but the reflection starts moving independently. Creepy, right?

Well, how about this one: A man is driving alone on a dark road and suddenly sees a woman in a white dress standing in the middle of the road. When he stops, she disappears. Spooky, right?

There's one about a haunted house. A man enters an abandoned house at night and hears strange noises. Turns out, it's haunted by the spirits of its former occupants.

One of the best short scary stories I've heard is 'The Empty Room'. It's creepy because of the mystery and the unknown lurking within.

There are many new anime series in 2009 that can be referred to as the following popular works: - Prince of tennis - Death Note - [Metal Alchemist] - [The Attacking Giant] - The Rebel Lelouch (R2) - [Thousand and Qianxun] - [Steins;Gate] - "Vampire Hunter D" All of these works were released in 2009 for a new season or an update, which was widely welcomed.

The 2008 new anime series had many good animes such as Ghost in the Shell, Death Note, Evil Crown, and so on.

The use of atmosphere can make a short story really scary. If you set the scene in a dark, abandoned place like an old cemetery or a deserted house, it immediately gives off an eerie feeling. Additionally, having relatable characters who are in danger makes the reader more invested in the story. When bad things start to happen to them, the reader can imagine themselves in that situation, which is terrifying. For instance, a story about a person alone in a haunted forest at night, lost and hearing strange howls. The combination of the setting, the vulnerability of the character, and the mystery of the howls all contribute to the scariness.

One factor is the atmosphere. A dark, gloomy and tense atmosphere can immediately put the reader on edge. For example, in 'The Tell - Tale Heart', Poe uses descriptions of the old man's room at night and the slow, stealthy movements of the narrator to create a sense of dread. Another is the element of the unknown. When the reader doesn't know what's going to happen next or what the true nature of the horror is, it's much scarier. Like in 'The Call of Cthulhu', the vast and incomprehensible nature of the cosmic horror is what makes it so effective.