A terrible scary story could be 'The Wendigo'. In this story, the Wendigo is a fearsome, cannibalistic spirit in Native American folklore. Hunters lost in the woods might encounter it. It represents the horror of starvation and the loss of humanity. Just the idea of a creature that can possess humans and make them do unspeakable things is truly terrifying. There's also 'Carmilla', a vampire story that predates Dracula. It tells of a female vampire who preys on young women, creating an atmosphere of slow - building dread and sexual undertones that were quite scandalous for its time.
Well, there's 'The Yellow Wallpaper'. It's a story about a woman who is slowly driven insane by the yellow wallpaper in her room while she's on a rest cure. The patterns on the wallpaper seem to move and take on a life of their own, and she eventually descends into madness. And then there's 'The Black Cat' by Poe as well. A man's alcoholism and guilt over killing his cat lead to a series of increasingly disturbing events, as he believes the cat's spirit is haunting him.
One terrible animal story could be about the illegal poaching of elephants for their tusks. Hunters kill these majestic creatures just for ivory, leaving their bodies to rot in the wild. It's a sad and terrible situation as elephants are intelligent and social animals.
Stories with a lot of sad elements, such as a little puppy that gets lost and can't find its way home, and then has to endure all kinds of hardships like hunger and cold. This kind of story is not suitable for bedtime as it may cause distress. Well, also stories where there are mean characters that are constantly being unkind to others without any positive resolution. It gives a negative feeling rather than a soothing one.
One example could be 'I heard a scratching at my window. When I opened the curtain, there was a faceless figure.' Another is 'The old house was silent. Then I saw a pair of glowing eyes in the dark corner.'
Some might consider 'The Sword of Shannara' as a terrible fantasy novel. The story seems to be a bit of a rip - off of 'The Lord of the Rings' in many ways. The characters are not very well - developed and the pacing can be quite slow at times. It fails to create a truly unique and engaging fantasy world.
Well, a lot of the time, terrible Pokemon fanfiction has really bad grammar and spelling mistakes. It can also have plots that don't make any sense, like a Pokemon suddenly being able to talk in perfect human languages without any explanation. Another aspect could be when the author forces unrealistic relationships between the trainer and the Pokemon, which goes against the general spirit of the Pokemon world.
A story about a friendly ghost in an old house could be a 'scary not scary' story. The idea of a ghost is often scary, but if it's just a friendly spirit that helps the living, it's not so frightening. For example, it might warn the homeowners of a coming danger like a gas leak.
Ghosts are a typical scary element. They often appear suddenly, with a pale figure and a cold presence. Another example is the cursed objects. A doll that seems to have a life of its own and causes misfortune to those around it. Haunted places like cemeteries are also scary. The idea of the dead not resting in peace and strange apparitions floating around is quite frightening.
A great piece of scary music for scary stories is 'Dies Irae' which has been used in many horror - related works due to its dark and solemn nature. The chant - like quality gives it an otherworldly feel. 'The Shining' soundtrack also has some really disturbing music. The use of dissonant chords and slow, pulsating rhythms makes it very effective for creating a sense of dread. And let's not forget the music from 'Alien'. The deep, bass - heavy tones and the strange, unearthly sounds contribute to the overall scariness of the story.
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 example could be a snap story about a haunted house. It might show strange noises, flickering lights, and shadowy figures moving around. Another could be a story of a cursed object where each snap reveals something more menacing about it, like it changing appearance or causing bad luck to those who touch it. And there could also be a scary snap story about a mysterious figure in the woods that seems to be following the person taking the snaps.