What are good last names for a horror story?

Blackwood. It has a dark and mysterious feel, like an old, haunted forest. Another one could be Crowley. It gives off an air of the occult and the unknown. And then there's Dracula. It's directly associated with vampires, which are classic horror figures.

Sinclair. It has an air of mystery and perhaps a touch of the macabre. It could be the name of a family involved in some sort of dark occult practices in a horror story, or a name that is linked to a long - forgotten and very disturbing past event.

One good last name could be 'Grimshaw'. The word 'grim' gives it a spooky connotation. 'Bonebreaker' is also a really creepy one. It makes you think of someone or something that breaks bones in a very violent way. And 'Wraithborne' is a good choice as well. 'Wraith' is often associated with ghosts and the supernatural in horror.

Some last names that would be suitable for horror stories include 'Bates'. Norman Bates from 'Psycho' is a very famous horror character. 'Chaney' is also a good option. Lon Chaney was a horror icon, and the name has a bit of an old - fashioned horror charm. Additionally, 'Sullivan' can be used in a horror context, perhaps for a character who is a deranged killer in a small town horror story.

Consider 'Mortimer'. It has a connection to death with the 'mort' part, which means death in Latin. A family with this name in a horror story could be involved in dark magic or be keepers of some sort of deathly secret that haunts the town they live in.

Starling. It's a unique last name that can be used for a variety of stories. It gives an impression of something small but strong and can be associated with freedom, like a starling flying in the sky.

Smith. It's a very common last name, which can give a sense of ordinariness to a character, making their extraordinary story more interesting in contrast. For example, a Mr. Smith could be an ordinary-looking man who turns out to be a superhero in disguise.

Some good last names could be 'Frost', which evokes a cold and maybe aloof feel. 'Sunshine' for a more cheerful and positive character. 'Moonbeam' for a touch of magic or fantasy. The choice depends on how you want to shape your story's atmosphere and characters.

One good last name could be 'Blackwood'. It has an air of mystery and darkness, like a spooky forest at night. Just the sound of it makes you think of something sinister lurking in the shadows.

Smith. It's a very common and classic last name that can fit into various types of stories, whether it's a modern-day drama or a historical fiction. It gives an impression of being ordinary yet reliable.