What are the common elements in Nigeria scary stories?

One common element is family. In Nigeria, family often plays a big role in a love story. They can either support or oppose the relationship at first. Another is culture. Traditional Nigerian values and cultural practices are often part of the courtship process, like the way a man may court a woman. Also, community is important. The community around the couple may have an influence on their relationship, for example, by giving advice or showing approval.

There is also a story of the Ogbanje. In Nigerian folklore, an Ogbanje is a spirit that repeatedly reincarnates into the same family, causing misfortune and death. It's often a child who dies young, and then the family will experience a cycle of similar tragedies. They believe that certain rituals need to be performed to break the cycle of the Ogbanje.

One common element is the unknown. When there are things that can't be easily explained, like strange noises in an empty house or a figure that disappears when you look closer, it creates fear.

One common element is the presence of the unknown. For example, in many scary stories, there is a mystery figure or thing that people don't understand, like the shadow in the haunted house story. Another element is the sense of isolation. When the characters are alone, like the hiker in the forest, it makes the situation scarier. Darkness is also a common element as it hides the threats and adds to the sense of fear.

One common element is the sense of isolation. In many 1999 scary stories, characters find themselves alone in a spooky place like an abandoned building or a dark forest. Another is the use of the unknown. For example, strange noises or shadowy figures that the characters can't explain. Also, a lot of these stories play on the fear of the past. Maybe it's an old object with a history, like a cursed doll, that brings the horror.

Supernatural creatures are a common element. Like the ones I mentioned before, such as the Rolling Calf, Soucouyant, and Duppy. These creatures often have specific characteristics and behaviors that make them both fascinating and terrifying.

One common element is the presence of supernatural beings like jinns or divs. These are often depicted as powerful and sometimes malevolent entities that can cause chaos and fear. For example, in many stories, they can change their forms to deceive humans.

One common element is the idea of the corpse being restless. It's often depicted as not being at peace in death, so it haunts places or people. For example, a corpse might be seeking revenge for an unfair death.

One common element is the presence of spirits. In many Apache scary stories, the spirits of ancestors or those who died in battle play a significant role. They can either protect or haunt the living depending on how the living behave. Another element is the use of nature as a backdrop for the scares. For example, a desolate canyon or a dark forest can be the setting where the spooky events occur. Also, the idea of curses is common. A person or a place can be cursed by an evil shaman or witch, leading to all kinds of terrifying consequences.

The setting often plays an important role. It is usually a lonely place such as an abandoned house, a dark forest or a desolate road. These places add to the overall spooky atmosphere of the story. For instance, a story set in an old, crumbling haveli (mansion) instantly gives a feeling of unease. In addition, curses are also a common element. There are stories where a whole family or a place is cursed, leading to all sorts of strange and scary happenings.