Often, it's through the addition of spooky details. For example, in the case of a real - life murder, writers might add elements like the murderer's ghost lingering at the scene. People tend to exaggerate things they don't understand. If there were some strange noises in a real haunted - like situation, it might be made out to be demonic voices in the story. Also, the passage of time allows for the facts to be distorted a bit. As stories are passed down orally or written about, they pick up more and more elements that make them scarier.
These true events get turned into terrifying stories because of human imagination. When something strange or tragic occurs, like a series of unexplained deaths in a small town. People start to wonder why it happened. The media might report on it in a sensational way, which starts to fuel the creation of a spooky story. Storytellers then take these real facts and blend them with common fears. For instance, if it happened near a cemetery, they'll play up the idea of the dead rising. They also use the element of the unknown. If there were no clear answers in the real event, in the story they'll create a terrifying explanation. This could be a monster or a curse that was never even considered in the real - life situation, but it makes for a great scary story.
Well, often it's through the retelling. People who experienced the true events might exaggerate a bit when they share it with others. For example, if there was a strange noise in a haunted house, they might say it was like a demon's howl instead of just an unexplained creak. And then those who hear the story add their own little twists when they pass it on.
One true scary event is the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred. They reported all kinds of strange phenomena like cold spots, strange noises, and seeing apparitions. Doors would open and close on their own, and there were even unexplained slime oozing from the walls.
Some of the 2018 scary stories might be based on true events. For example, stories about haunted places could be inspired by people's real - life experiences in old, spooky buildings.
Some of them might be inspired by real events, but often they are mostly fictional with elements added for effect.
One really scary one is the Amityville Horror. It was based on a family's experiences in a haunted house. There were reports of strange noises, cold spots, and apparitions. Another is the story of the Bell Witch. It tormented a family in Tennessee, with things like poltergeist activity and voices. And the story of the Enfield Poltergeist also gave people chills. Furniture moved on its own and a young girl seemed to be possessed.
Some might be. There are often scary stories that are inspired by real - life situations or local legends. It's possible that the author has taken some elements from real events and added a spooky twist.
Some might be inspired by true events, but often they are fictional stories created to scare people.
Maybe some of them are. There could be elements of real - life experiences that are exaggerated for the sake of scaring people.
Yes, as the title implies, they are supposed to be true. However, some might be based on urban legends that have been passed down and have some elements of truth mixed with exaggeration.
I don't think all of them are based on true events. BuzzFeed is a media platform that wants to engage its audience. They create scary stories to give people a thrill. While there could be a kernel of truth in some, like the fear of the dark which is a common human experience, most are likely fictional creations with the goal of scaring readers.