Since I don't know the exact stories this Hmong friend tells, I can only guess. There could be a story about a vengeful spirit of a wronged woman. In the story, she was mistreated in life and after her death, her spirit haunts the place where she suffered. She appears as a ghostly figure to those who pass by at night, and her presence is accompanied by a cold chill and a feeling of dread. This kind of story not only scares but also makes people think about the importance of treating others fairly in life.
Sorry, I don't have an actual example from that friend. But perhaps a story about a cursed object in Hmong lore. Something like a necklace that brings bad luck and misfortune to whoever wears it, and as the story goes, each owner meets a horrible end.
Well, he might tell the story of the Dab Tsog, a malevolent spirit. Legend has it that this spirit can cause misfortune and illness. He could also share tales of ghosts that roam the battlefields where Hmong ancestors fought, seeking revenge or justice. These stories often serve to warn people to be respectful of the past and the spirits.
He uses a spooky voice. Just by changing the tone, it makes the whole story feel scarier.
I'm not sure specifically as I don't have a personal Hmong friend who tells such stories. But Hmong folktales might include stories about malevolent spirits in the forest or haunted houses.
A story where a nation gets cursed by an ancient power. Let's say Italy gets cursed by a long - forgotten magic. His usual cheerful self starts to fade away as he is haunted by nightmares and strange apparitions. His friends in the Hetalia world try to help but they are also in danger as the curse seems to spread a sense of dread and decay around him.
Sure. In one version, Cinderella's stepmother makes a deal with the devil. The devil gives her the power to keep Cinderella in eternal servitude. Cinderella's only hope is a mysterious figure that appears in her dreams. But every time she tries to follow the figure's advice in the real world, something even more horrible happens. The prince in this story is also under a spell, and instead of being a savior, he's part of the stepmother's plan to keep Cinderella trapped.
Sure. There was a brony named Tom. He bought a second - hand My Little Pony figurine online. When it arrived, it had a strange aura. At night, he would hear faint hoof - steps coming from the direction of the figurine. One night, he woke up to see the figurine glowing and a dark shadowy pony figure emerging from it. He was so terrified that he threw the figurine out the window, but the strange noises and apparitions continued until he finally got rid of all his pony stuff.
There might be a story where a man is out hiking. He stops to rest and suddenly feels like the ground beneath him is alive. As he looks down, he sees a small crack opening up, and from it comes a putrid smell. Out of the crack crawls a grotesque creature with too many legs and eyes. It starts chasing him, and as he runs, he realizes that the entire forest floor is now part of this nightmarish 'world between my feet'. Every step he takes seems to lead him deeper into danger, and he can't find a way out.
Since I don't know the exact 'that one hmong scary stories', I can only guess based on general Hmong horror themes. It might feature a cursed object. For example, a necklace that brings bad luck to whoever wears it. The wearer starts to see strange visions and is haunted by a malevolent force. The story could be about how different people are affected by this cursed item and their attempts to get rid of it.
On a stormy night, a woman was driving on a deserted road. Her radio started to play static. Then, she saw a figure in the middle of the road. As she swerved to avoid it, she crashed into a tree. When she looked up, the figure was at her window, staring at her with empty eyes. She fainted from fear.
There was once a girl who lived in an old, creaky house. Every night, she would hear a faint whisper coming from the attic. She was too scared to go up there at first. But one night, the whispers grew louder and more insistent. It was as if the whisperer was calling her name. Eventually, she summoned the courage to go up to the attic. There, in the dim light, she saw a shadowy figure that seemed to be the source of the whispers. The figure disappeared as soon as she got closer, leaving her alone in the attic with the lingering whispers.