Can you share some interesting scary short stories?

I opened the basement door. A strange smell and a faint moan came out. I didn't dare go down.

Well, among the 13 short scary stories, there could be a story set in an old asylum. The patients there were tortured long ago, and now, anyone who enters at night can hear their screams. Another story might be about a mirror that shows a different, terrifying world when you look into it at a specific time. There's also the story of a family that moves into a new home, only to find out that the previous owner's angry spirit still lingers.

One interesting scary story is about a haunted house. There was an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town. People said that at midnight, strange noises could be heard. A young couple once decided to explore it. As they entered, the doors slammed shut behind them. They heard whispers and saw shadowy figures moving. They quickly ran out, never to return.

Another story is about a hiker. He got lost in the woods and as night fell, he found an old cabin. Inside, it was freezing cold. He tried to light a fire but then he heard howls outside. He peeked through the window and saw a large, shadowy figure lurking around. He was so scared that he hid under a table all night until morning.

One gory scary short story is about a haunted old mansion. A young couple moved in, ignoring the rumors. At night, they heard strange scratching sounds. One night, the wife woke up to find her husband missing. She followed a trail of blood to the basement, where she saw a shadowy figure devouring her husband. She tried to run but was caught by the creature. It was a demon that had been trapped in the house for centuries, and now it had new victims.

Sure. There was a story about a haunted house. A family moved in and strange things started to happen. The TV would turn on by itself showing only static. But then, the family's cat started to chase an invisible mouse around the room. It was scary because of the haunted stuff but also funny seeing the cat so determined.

There was a student who stayed late in the school library. As he was reading, he noticed a figure in the corner of his eye. It was a girl in an old - fashioned dress. She seemed to be floating. He was terrified but then he blinked and she disappeared. Later, he found out from the librarian that there were rumors of a girl who died in the library long ago and her spirit sometimes showed up. But he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination or something truly supernatural.

There was a little town where every Christmas, a mysterious figure would be seen walking around the frozen lake at midnight. One Christmas, a curious child followed the figure. The figure led the child to an old, abandoned cabin in the woods. Inside, there were old Christmas presents, all covered in cobwebs and dust. The figure then turned around, its face hidden by a dark hood, and let out a bone - chilling laugh that echoed through the forest. The child ran away in terror and never went near the lake at Christmas again.

Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a witch who lived in a dark, decrepit hut on the edge of the forest. Every full moon, villagers would hear strange howls coming from her place. One night, a young boy got lost near the forest. As he passed by the witch's hut, he saw a greenish glow in the window. He peeked in and saw the witch brewing a strange potion. The witch suddenly turned and stared right at him with her blood - red eyes. The boy ran for his life and never went near that forest again.

One scary true short story is about the Bell Witch. In Tennessee, there were strange occurrences in the Bell family's home. Objects moved on their own, strange noises were heard, and family members were physically attacked by an unseen force. It was so terrifying that it became a well - known local legend.