How do working ghost stories start?

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Sometimes, these stories start from the local history around the playground. Maybe there was an old cemetery nearby that was moved to build the playground. People might think that the spirits of those who were buried there are not happy about their resting place being disturbed and start to haunt the playground. This could lead to stories about ghosts roaming the playground at night, looking for a new place to rest or seeking revenge for their disrupted graves.

Often, they start with someone setting the mood, like saying 'Did you guys know there's something really strange about this camp?'.

They usually begin with something out of the ordinary that happened at the camp. It could be a camper who had a really bad fall and was found unconscious in a strange place. This event then gets exaggerated. People start to say that there was something unnatural about it, like a ghostly presence that pushed the camper. Or it could start from an old item found at the camp, like an old diary with some cryptic entries. Campers start speculating and creating a ghost story around it.

You can start with a creepy setting, like an old abandoned house in the middle of the night.

There are stories of haunted offices too. For example, in an old office building, the lights would flicker at a certain time every night. People believed it was the ghost of a former boss who died in the building. Some employees said they could feel a cold presence when they worked late, as if someone was watching them.

Begin with a strange sound or an unexplained event. Say something like 'There was a creaking noise coming from the attic that no one could explain. It was a sound that sent shivers down the spines of everyone in the old house.'

First, do some brainstorming. Jot down all the ideas that come to your mind related to the general theme of the story. Then, do some research to get more inspiration and background knowledge. You can also look at other successful stories in a similar genre for ideas on how to start. Another way is to start with a character or a situation that grabs the reader's attention right away.

Well, one way is to have accountability. Share your writing goals with a friend or join a writing group. Another thing is to change your mindset. Think of writing as something fun and not a chore. Also, limit the time you spend on social media and other time-wasters.

You can start with a description of a creepy place. For instance, 'There was an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town. It stood alone, surrounded by overgrown weeds and a rusty fence.'