My candle flickered and died. In the sudden blackness, I heard a ghostly whisper.
I was alone in the forest. Out of the darkness, a pair of glowing eyes stared at me.
I saw a face in the mirror. But I was alone in the room. It was a face I didn't recognize, with hollow eyes and a strange grin. It made my blood run cold as I stared back at it, not knowing what it could be or where it came from.
She took a shortcut through the cemetery. A cold hand grabbed her ankle from a freshly dug grave.
The old house was empty for years. But every night, the lights in the basement would turn on by themselves.
One: I sat on my couch. Something under the cushion grabbed my finger. Another: I walked into my room. The closet door opened on its own and a dark figure peeked out.
My phone took a picture of me while I was sleeping and sent it to an unknown number.
She entered the attic. The doll she thought was broken started to laugh.
He heard a whisper in his ear. When he turned, there was no one there. Ghost stories like these work well because they create a sense of immediate unease. They rely on simple yet effective elements such as the unexpected presence or the sudden, unexplained action. This brevity makes them all the more impactful as they quickly set a spooky mood without over - explaining. The lack of detail in some ways adds to the mystery and the fear factor, leaving a lot to the imagination of the reader or listener.
It depends. Some people might find them super creepy, while others might not be that affected.
She checked the backseat of her car before getting in. As she drove, she saw a pale face in the rear - view mirror that wasn't there before. It was just a short drive home, but it felt like an eternity. The face in the mirror just stared at her with empty eyes.