What are some common elements in a dog licking horror story?

Another element is the sense of contamination. The idea that something bad is being transferred through the licking. It could be like the dog is a conduit for some kind of malevolent spirit or disease, as I mentioned before about rabies or possession. And this feeling of being 'infected' by this unknown horror through the simple act of the dog licking your hand is very common.

Once, a girl was alone at home. A stray dog came into her yard. It started licking the window. As night fell, it continued. The girl was terrified. She could see its red eyes and slobbery tongue through the window. Every time she tried to look away, she heard its growl and the licking got louder, as if it was trying to break through the glass.

One common element is the strange appearance of the dog. It could be a dog with unusual eyes, like glowing or different colors. Another element is the spooky setting. Usually, it takes place in places like abandoned houses, cemeteries or dark forests. Also, the dog often has some kind of menacing behavior, such as growling, following people, or causing things to go wrong, like the hunter's traps being destroyed.

One common element is the unexpected change in a dog's behavior. For example, a usually friendly dog becoming extremely aggressive. Another is the dog being associated with a spooky or haunted place, like an old cemetery where a dog is seen roaming around ominously. Also, the idea of a dog having an 'evil' look in its eyes, as if it has some sort of malevolent intent.

One possibility could be that the dog is infected with a deadly virus or bacteria. For example, rabies. If a dog with rabies licks your hand and you have an open wound, it could transmit the virus to you. Rabies is a very serious disease that can affect the nervous system and is often fatal if not treated promptly.

One common element could be unexpected events like the dogs getting sick suddenly. When you're dog sitting, you might not be fully aware of their medical history, and a sudden illness can be very scary.

One scary story could be about a dog that was found licking a strange substance in an abandoned house. The owner noticed that the dog started acting very oddly afterwards. It would growl at nothing and seem to be in a trance. Later, the owner found out that the substance was some kind of cursed object, and the dog's licking had made it a conduit for dark forces.

The behavior of the dog is also a key element. It might act in ways that are not normal for a regular dog, like stalking people, growling at nothing visible, or leading people to dangerous places. This abnormal behavior makes the dog seem like it's possessed or has some connection to the supernatural, creating a sense of horror for the reader or listener.

A 'hand licking horror story' could be one where perhaps a character has a disturbing compulsion to lick their hands in a very abnormal and creepy way. It might be part of some kind of psychological disorder or a result of being possessed by an evil entity. For example, in a haunted house story, a person starts licking their hands as they slowly lose their sanity under the influence of the malevolent spirits lurking there.

One story could be about a dog licking its owner's face to wake them up in the morning. The dog was so excited to start the day that it couldn't wait for the owner to get out of bed and started licking away. It was a really cute moment.