What are some of the most disturbing elements in true horror stories?

Well, the story of the Manson Family murders is truly horrifying. Charles Manson led his followers to kill several people, including the famous actress Sharon Tate. It was a senseless act of violence. Also, the Green River Killer case is quite disturbing. Gary Ridgway targeted prostitutes and killed so many of them over a long period. It took years to catch him.

Another disturbing story is that of Jeffrey Dahmer. He not only murdered his victims but also engaged in necrophilia and cannibalism. He would target young men, often from marginalized communities. His actions were so sickening that it's hard to even fathom the kind of depravity that led him to commit such crimes.

'Deliver Us from Evil' is another one. It was based on the casebook of a New York police sergeant who investigated some very strange and seemingly supernatural crimes. The way the movie shows the evil forces at work and the helplessness of the people involved is what makes it so disturbing.

One horror story could be when a child was adopted into a family that seemed perfect at first. But later it was discovered that the adoptive parents were using the child for financial gain, making the child work long hours in their family business instead of going to school. It was a nightmare for the child as their future was being ruined.

Some horror stories involve women who were misled about the stage of pregnancy. They thought they were in the early stages when in fact they were further along. The abortion procedure was then much more traumatic than expected, both physically and emotionally. The shock of seeing the more developed fetus during the procedure left them with long - lasting psychological scars.

One of the most disturbing horror stories is 'The Yellow Wallpaper'. It shows the descent into madness of a woman who is confined and isolated. The slow realization of her losing her grip on reality is truly chilling. Another is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' where the narrator's obsession and guilt over a murder drive him to madness. His paranoia about the still - beating heart under the floorboards is deeply disturbing.

The most disturbing elements often include grotesque body horror. For example, things like unnatural mutations or decaying bodies. In many horror stories, seeing a character's body distort in a sickening way can be really off - putting.

The appearance of the cadavers can be really disturbing. Their pale, lifeless bodies with sunken eyes and bluish - tinted skin often create a sense of horror. For example, in many stories, a cadaver's open eyes seem to be staring at the characters, which is very creepy.

The contrast between love and horror is a very disturbing element. Valentine's Day is associated with love, so when elements like death, revenge, and the supernatural are introduced, it creates a jarring effect. For example, a bloody valentine card instead of a normal, loving one.

A very disturbing true stalker story is when a stalker broke into the victim's house while they were sleeping. They left a note on the bedside table saying they were watching. The victim woke up to this and was horrified. They immediately moved out but the stalker still found their new location. It's so scary how the stalker was able to get so close without being noticed.