What are some examples from the collection of scary babysitting stories?

They are frightening because they play on our fears of the unknown. When you're babysitting, you're in a strange house, responsible for children. Strange noises or unexplained events add to the fear as you don't know what could be causing them.

In some of these stories, there might be a so - called 'scary' forest creature. However, as the story unfolds, it's revealed that it's just a misidentified animal. For instance, a large shadow in the forest that was thought to be a menacing monster was actually a deer with an unusual antler shape. These stories play on the idea of initial fear that dissipates when the truth is known.

One common element is strange noises. Babysitters often hear unexplained creaking, scratching or whispering. Another is seeing shadowy figures, like a silhouette passing by a window or in a hallway. Also, things moving on their own, such as toys suddenly starting to play or doors opening and closing by themselves are quite common in these stories.

One scary babysitting story could be that the babysitter heard strange noises coming from the attic. Every time she checked, there was nothing there. But the noises continued, getting louder and more frequent as the night went on. It was really spooky.

One interesting story could be about a haunted house. There were strange noises at night, doors slamming on their own, and cold spots in the hallways. People who entered the house often felt a sense of dread and saw shadowy figures out of the corner of their eyes.

There might be stories of cursed objects. For instance, a mysterious doll that seems to move on its own and brings misfortune to those who possess it. These are often common in scary stories.

Since we don't know the exact nature of these 'hanging stories' in the collection, it could potentially include tales of hanging artworks in a gallery. Maybe there are stories about the artists' intentions when creating these hanging pieces, how they were hung, and the impact they had on viewers.

Well, a lot of these stories involve old houses. Old houses seem to have a spooky charm. There might be hidden rooms or attics where strange things happen. Also, the kids can sometimes be a part of the scariness. For example, they might say or do something creepy without realizing it. And then there are the things that go bump in the night, which always add to the fear factor.

One scary babysitting story is about a babysitter who noticed that the baby she was taking care of would always stare at a corner of the room. At first, she thought it was just a baby's curious look. But then she started to hear strange noises coming from that corner. She felt a cold breeze even though all the windows were closed. When she finally mustered up the courage to look closely at the corner, she saw a shadowy figure for a brief moment and ran out of the house in fear.

A babysitter arrived at a new family's house. The house was old and had a strange atmosphere. While she was reading a book, the lights started to flicker. Then, she saw a shadowy figure pass by the window. She tried to convince herself it was just a tree outside, but then the figure appeared inside the house. It moved closer and closer to her. She ran out of the house and never went back.