How to start a scary story about a haunted house?

Describe the first time you see the haunted house. 'As I rounded the corner, the old, decrepit house loomed before me. Its broken windows were like empty eye sockets, and the overgrown ivy seemed to be strangling the walls. I knew then that this place was full of secrets and terrors waiting to be unleashed.'

First, set a creepy atmosphere. Use descriptions of the old and dilapidated house, strange noises, and flickering lights. Also, build suspense gradually by hinting at unknown horrors. Make the characters' fear palpable.

There was a haunted house that no one dared to approach. It stood there, all gloomy and silent. A group of friends, thinking they were brave, decided to spend a night there. As soon as they stepped in, they felt a sense of dread. The lights flickered on and off. In the attic, they heard heavy footsteps. One of them saw a handprint on the dusty wall that wasn't there before. Then, a cold wind blew through the house, carrying with it the faint sound of a crying child. Terrified, they fled the house as fast as they could, leaving behind their camping gear.

There was this old, dilapidated house at the end of a dead - end street. It had been empty for years. One day, a family moved in, ignoring the rumors of it being haunted. That first night, they heard strange scratching noises coming from the walls. The mother went to check, but when she put her ear to the wall, she heard a faint voice saying 'Get out'. Later, in the middle of the night, the children saw a shadowy figure moving in the hallway. The figure seemed to float, and its eyes glowed red. The family was so terrified that they fled the house at dawn and never returned.

In the haunted house story, perhaps the house was once an asylum. The main character, a journalist, decides to spend the night there for a story. As soon as it gets dark, they start to feel a sense of dread. The lights flicker and they hear screams echoing through the halls. They then discover old patient records that reveal a doctor who went mad and killed many patients. The journalist soon realizes that the doctor's spirit still haunts the place and is now after them.

A good start could be to set the mood immediately. 'The night was pitch - black as I approached the so - called haunted house. Every step I took on the gravel path sent shivers down my spine. There was an eerie silence, broken only by the creaking of the old gate as I pushed it open.'

You could start with the idea that the house has a dark history, like it was once a place of torture. The walls could ooze blood or strange noises come from the attic. There might be hidden rooms where the most terrifying things happen.

A good title could be 'The Haunted House: A Terrifying Abode'.

It depends on your tolerance for fear. Some people find it extremely scary with its creepy sounds and dark corners. But for others, it might not be that bad.

Once upon a time, there was an old, dilapidated house on the outskirts of town. It was said to be haunted. One night, a young girl named Lily was dared by her friends to go inside. As she entered, the door slammed shut behind her. The air was cold and musty. She heard strange whispers and creaking noises. Suddenly, she saw a shadowy figure at the top of the stairs. Terrified, she ran towards the back door, only to find it locked. With the figure getting closer, she closed her eyes and when she opened them again, she was outside the house, not knowing how she got there.