One clean scary story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who is driven mad by the old man's 'evil eye' and ends up killing him, then being haunted by the sound of the old man's still - beating heart. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw'. A family gets a cursed monkey's paw that grants wishes but with horrible consequences. For example, their first wish for money results in their son's death at work, which is really spooky.
A great clean scary story is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher, has an encounter with the Headless Horseman in a small town. The vivid descriptions of the dark forest and the mysterious horseman make it really scary. Crane is a rather comical yet also a bit pitiful character, and the whole story is filled with an eerie atmosphere.
A man once worked the night shift in an old factory. One night, he saw a figure in the corner of his eye. When he turned to look, it disappeared. But then he would feel a cold breeze pass by him. Later, he found out that a worker had died in an accident in that factory long ago. It was a truly terrifying experience for him.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great clean short story. It tells about a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. They each sacrifice their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other, showing the true meaning of love and selflessness.
As I mentioned before, 'at sex' stories are not suitable for discussion, whether clean or not.
Well, 'Anne of Green Gables' has some really clean love elements. Anne's relationship with Gilbert is very sweet. It grows slowly as they both grow up. And 'Little Women' also has beautiful love stories within it. The love between the sisters and their different romantic relationships are depicted in a very clean and inspiring way.
One clean sexy story could be about a couple who meet at a dance class. They start off as dance partners, slowly getting to know each other's rhythm. As they practice together, they share glances and light touches that are filled with a sense of attraction and anticipation. There's no vulgarity, just the simple, sweet build - up of a new relationship through their shared passion for dance.
One clean scary campfire story is about a lost hiker. He was deep in the forest at night. Every time he thought he found the right path, strange noises would start. It sounded like something large was moving in the bushes just out of sight. As he walked faster, the noises got closer. He finally found an old, abandoned cabin. He went inside, hoping for safety. But as he sat there, he saw a pair of glowing eyes through the window. He was too terrified to move, and then he heard a scratching at the door.
Clean scary stories often rely on psychological horror rather than gore or explicit violence. For example, they might play on our fears of the dark, the unknown, or being alone. They use elements like suspense and mystery to create a spooky atmosphere. Instead of showing blood and guts, they might have a sudden noise in an empty house to startle the reader.
There are also stories of young couples who overcome long - distance challenges. One may be studying abroad while the other is at home working. But through regular communication, trust and the anticipation of a future together, they manage to keep their relationship strong. These kinds of relationship stories are positive and inspiring.
Sure. There is the story of 'Heer Ranjha'. It is a classic love story in Urdu literature that is based on the pure love between Heer and Ranjha. It is a story that has been passed down through generations and is a great example of clean Urdu storytelling. Moreover, the works of Saadat Hasan Manto that are not of a sexual nature can also be great reads. For example, some of his stories about the common man's struggles are very engaging.
There could be stories about teens' volunteer work, like how they help in community clean - up projects or assist the elderly. These stories show their kindness and social responsibility.