Perhaps the rain was a trigger for some past traumatic event in the story. For example, it rained the night someone died in the family long ago. And on this particular rainy night, strange things started to happen. Doors opened and closed by themselves, and cold gusts of wind blew through the house. The rain added to the overall eerie atmosphere, making it a truly scary story.
The sound of the rain hitting the roof could have been the start. It might have masked other scarier sounds, like footsteps of an unknown entity outside. And the darkness that the rain brought, making it hard to see what was lurking in the shadows.
Well, a big part of what made those stories so frightening was the isolation. When you're on a night shift, you're often alone in a big, empty place. In the stories, this isolation was amplified by the strange events. For example, in one story, a person was alone in a hospital at night and heard strange whispers coming from the empty wards. There was no one else around to share the fear or help figure out what was going on.
The anonymity. Not knowing who was sending those creepy texts was the scariest part.
His appearance. Maybe he had a menacing look, like wild eyes or a big scar on his face.
The 2013 scary stories were special because they often incorporated new elements of horror. For instance, many played with psychological horror more deeply. Instead of just relying on jump scares, they got into the minds of the characters, making the audience feel the fear on a more personal level.
In my story, it was the unknown. Hearing those strange whispers from the abandoned building and not knowing what was making them. It was just pure fear of the unknown that made it so scary.
The atmosphere. It was so thick with a feeling of unease. The old, dilapidated look of the place added to the horror. Just seeing the peeling paint and broken windows made me imagine all sorts of evil things that could be lurking inside.
The 'Incantation 2022' was scary for multiple reasons. Since it was based on a true story, there was a sense of authenticity. The movie likely explored real - life cultural or superstitious beliefs that are often feared in certain communities. It also used effective cinematography, like dim lighting and strange camera angles, to create a sense of disorientation. The use of actors who could convey genuine fear and the slow - building tension throughout the film all contributed to making it a truly terrifying experience.
For my camping story, it was the combination of being in a vulnerable position in the tent and not being able to see clearly what was outside. The growl was so menacing, and I had no way to defend myself. Also, the fact that it was in the middle of the woods added to the scariness. There could have been all kinds of wild animals out there, and I was all alone. It was a truly nerve - wracking experience.
The suspense. It had us on the edge of our seats the whole time. We didn't know what was going to happen next.
Perhaps in the 'he was dead scary story', the man was associated with some kind of dark and mysterious events. For example, he might have been involved in a series of unexplained disappearances in the town. His actions or the way he interacted with others could have been really disturbing, like he always seemed to be lurking in the shadows and watching people without them knowing.