What are the characteristics of the bean nighe in scary stories?

The bean nighe is a female spirit in Scottish folklore. Legend has it that she is often seen washing the blood - stained clothes of those about to die. One night, a lone traveler was passing by a stream. He heard a soft sobbing and the sound of something being scrubbed. As he got closer, he saw a pale figure hunched over by the water's edge. It was the bean nighe. Her long hair covered her face as she scrubbed at a tattered piece of cloth. The traveler froze in fear, and before he could run, the bean nighe looked up at him with her hollow eyes, and he knew his doom was near.

They probably have a strong atmosphere. It could be a dark and gloomy setting, like an old cemetery or an abandoned asylum. These settings add to the overall spookiness and make the events seem more terrifying. For instance, in a story set in an abandoned asylum, the creaking floors and peeling walls create a very eerie backdrop for the scary events that unfold.

These stories usually set a spooky mood at the beginning. Maybe with a description of a dark and quiet place. However, the danger or the 'scary' part is not extreme. In the case of the old house on the hill, the shadowy figure seems scary but is quickly debunked as just a tree branch's shadow. This makes it just enough to give you a bit of a chill but not keep you up at night in fear.

They often involve the supernatural. Ghosts, demons, and other spooky entities are common elements.

One characteristic is the use of suspense. It keeps readers or listeners on edge, not knowing what will happen next. For example, in many horror stories, there are strange noises or events at the beginning that make you wonder what's causing them.

Cartoon beans often have exaggerated features and cute expressions to make them appealing to viewers.

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who found a pink jelly bean. It looked so delicious, but when she put it in her mouth, it tasted like blood. Horrified, she spat it out, only to see that it had turned into a tiny, menacing creature with sharp teeth. It started to chase her, and she ran and ran until she found a wise old woman who cast a spell to destroy the evil pink jelly bean creature.

I'm not sure specifically which 'scary jelly bean story' you mean. There could be various tales. Maybe it's about a jelly bean that has some sort of spooky transformation or is part of a haunted scenario.

They rely on creating mystery. For instance, they might mention a strange sound or an unexplained sight, leaving the reader to fill in the blanks. This makes the reader's imagination an important part of the horror experience. It's not about spelling out every detail but rather giving just enough to make you shiver. For example, a story could say 'The cellar door was ajar. A strange smell wafted from within.' You immediately start to wonder what's in the cellar and what could be causing that smell.

Clean scary stories often rely on psychological horror rather than gore or explicit violence. For example, they might play on our fears of the dark, the unknown, or being alone. They use elements like suspense and mystery to create a spooky atmosphere. Instead of showing blood and guts, they might have a sudden noise in an empty house to startle the reader.