What are the best '3 sentece scary short stories' you know?

I heard a baby crying in the attic. I climbed up. Only a doll stared back at me with dead eyes.

A story I like is about a vampire who was allergic to garlic. One day, he went to a restaurant not knowing they served garlic bread. When the smell hit him, his fangs started to itch. He tried to be cool about it but ended up sneezing all over the place. It was a funny and spooky scene.

A good one is 'The doll's eyes followed me. Then it smiled.' Dolls can be really creepy, and the thought of its eyes following and then it smiling is quite unnerving.

A young boy who grew up in a violent neighborhood. He could have followed the wrong path but instead, he chose to focus on his studies. He had to study in a noisy and dangerous environment, but his will was strong. He ended up getting into a top university. His story is an inspiration for those in difficult situations to strive for a better life.

One great story is about a woman who lost her job. She was feeling very down. Her family, though, kept encouraging her. They told her she was capable and that this was just a setback. She started to look for new opportunities. She applied to many places and finally got a job that was even better than her previous one. It just goes to show how the support of loved ones can be a great source of encouragement.

One of the best books of short scary stories is 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' by Alvin Schwartz. It has a collection of truly spine - chilling tales that have been popular for generations.

A good short scary story usually has a quick build - up of tension. Take 'The Hitchhiker'. The protagonist keeps seeing the same hitchhiker over and over again on a long drive, and the sense of dread builds up rapidly as he realizes something is very wrong. Also, they tend to have an unexpected ending. In 'The Gift of the Magi', the couple's selfless love is the opposite of a scary ending, but in a short scary story, like 'The Most Dangerous Game', the ending where the hunted becomes the hunter is very unexpected.

They usually build up tension effectively. Take 'The Lottery' for instance. At first, it seems like an ordinary small - town event, but as the story progresses and the true nature of the lottery is revealed, the tension just keeps mounting until the shocking end. And there is often a sense of inevitability in these stories. The characters seem powerless to escape their fates, like in many classic horror short stories where the doom is slowly closing in on the protagonists.

Well, 'Night Shift' by Stephen King is a top contender for the best book of scary short stories. King is a master of horror, and this collection showcases his talent for creating terrifying scenarios. The stories range from the psychological horror of 'The Boogeyman' to the more supernatural horror in other tales. Each story has its own unique brand of fear, and King's ability to get into the minds of his characters and readers alike makes this book a must - read for horror fans.

One of the best books of short scary stories is 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' by Alvin Schwartz. It has a collection of really spooky tales that have been scaring generations. The stories often draw on folklore and superstition, and the illustrations add to the overall creepiness.