There's also 'The Girl in the Mirror'. A girl moves into a new old house. Every time she looks in the mirror at night, she sees a strange girl behind her. But when she turns around, no one is there. One night, she tries to touch the girl in the mirror and her hand goes through the mirror, and she gets pulled in. It's really spooky and kids love the mystery of it.
One spooky kids campfire story is about the haunted cabin in the woods. A group of kids went camping and found an old, abandoned cabin. When they entered, they heard strange whispers. At night, they saw a shadowy figure moving outside the window. They were so scared that they ran all the way back home.
One good spooky campfire story is 'The Hook'. It's about a couple parked at a lovers' lane. They hear on the radio that a killer with a hook for a hand has escaped from a nearby asylum. As they're about to leave, they hear a scratching noise on the car door. When the guy drives away in a hurry, he later finds a bloody hook hanging on the door handle.
The mystery. Kids love to be scared in a safe way. Spooky campfire stories are full of mystery, like not knowing what that strange noise in the forest really is. It makes their imagination run wild.
Another good one is 'The Girl with the Green Ribbon'. There's a girl who always wears a green ribbon around her neck. She never takes it off, not even when she sleeps or takes a bath. As she grows older, she gets married. One night, her husband, out of curiosity, unties the green ribbon. And her head falls off! It's a simple yet spooky story that can give kids a bit of a chill while sitting around the campfire.
One spooky campfire ghost story is about the Lady in White. Legend has it that she haunts an old bridge near a forest. People who cross the bridge at night claim to see a figure in a white dress. She is said to be the spirit of a young woman who died tragically there long ago.
There's the 'Bloody Mary' story. Kids gather around the mirror and say 'Bloody Mary' three times. Supposedly, a ghostly figure will appear. It often involves a vengeful spirit that is very scary. The idea of something coming out of the mirror in the dim campfire light can send shivers down your spine.
There's also 'The Bell Witch'. This story is about a witch that haunts a family in Tennessee. It involves strange noises, things moving on their own, and the witch tormenting the family. It can be a really exciting and a bit scary story to tell kids at a campfire.
Use different voices for different characters. For example, make your voice deep and growly for a monster. This makes the story more engaging.
Another good one is 'The Campfire Ghost'. A group of friends were camping deep in the woods. They were sitting around the campfire when they saw a figure in the trees. At first, they thought it was another camper, but as it got closer, they realized it was translucent. It seemed to be an old man with a sad expression. He just stared at them for a while and then vanished. The friends were so spooked that they left the campsite immediately and never went back to that spot again.
The mystery element is key. In stories like 'The Hook', not knowing exactly what was outside the car creates suspense. You keep wondering what would have happened if they didn't drive away.