What are some spooky elements that could be in a story about an old lady and a dog?

Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big, old house at the edge of the woods. She had a dog, a large and shaggy beast that always seemed to have a menacing look in its eyes. One night, a traveler got lost and knocked on her door. The old lady let him in with a strange smile. As the night fell, the dog started growling lowly. The traveler woke up to find the old lady standing over him with a knife, and the dog was right beside her, ready to pounce if he tried to escape.

One main element could be the old tree itself. It's probably big, gnarled and looks menacing. Another element might be a sense of mystery or the unknown, like strange noises coming from the tree.

The main element is the old lady herself. Then there are the things she swallows like a fly, spider, etc. Also, the sequence of her swallowing these things is important.

Maybe the cab driver picked up the old lady on a rainy day. She was going to the hospital to visit her sick friend. Along the way, they started chatting and the cab driver learned a lot about her past, like how she used to be a teacher in a small village. By the end of the ride, they became friends and the old lady promised to call the same cab driver whenever she needed a ride.

Strange noises are a common spooky element. For example, creaking floors or unexplained thuds. Another one could be strange apparitions like seeing a shadowy figure or a face in the window. Also, things like lights flickering or electronics malfunctioning on their own can add to the spookiness.

Ghosts. For example, a ghost of a past resident who died a tragic death in the place where Esmeralda is could be haunting her. It could appear as a translucent figure or make strange noises like moaning.

Well, the idea of cursed objects at the wharf can be really spooky. Maybe there's an old chest that was salvaged from a sunken ship, and anyone who touches it is haunted by bad luck or strange visions. Another aspect could be the use of the wharf as a place for dark rituals in the past. The residual energy from those rituals could cause strange happenings like lights flickering, objects moving on their own, and a general sense of unease. And of course, the idea of a vengeful spirit of a pirate who was executed at the wharf and now haunts anyone who dares to set foot there at night.

The 'spooky old tree story' could be about a variety of things. It could be about a tree that has been there for centuries and has a dark history. For example, it could be said that the tree was used in some sort of ancient ritual that went wrong, and now it gives off an evil aura. There might be tales of animals acting strangely around it or people who have disappeared after getting too close. The tree could also be a place where ghosts or otherworldly creatures are said to gather, and the story might detail the experiences of those who dared to approach or investigate it.

I'm not sure specifically which 'old lady story' you're referring to. There could be many stories involving old ladies, like a story about an old lady who had a magical garden, or an old lady and her adventures in a small town.

It could be about an old lady who used to be wealthy and had nice old furs. She goes to the park every day with her cookies. Maybe she feeds the birds in the park with the cookies and while sitting on a bench, she reminisces about her past when she wore those furs to fancy parties.