Can you give more good cliffhangers for scary stories?

A sudden noise outside the door that the character can't explain. For example, in a haunted house story, the main character hears a scratching sound at the door, and just as they are about to open it, the story ends. It leaves the reader wondering what's out there waiting to come in.

An old photograph that seems to change on its own can be a very spooky hook. 'He found an old photo in the attic. It was a picture of his family from decades ago. But every time he looked at it, a new figure seemed to appear in the background, a figure with a menacing look in its eyes.'

Sure. A story about testing a new security system in an old prison. At night, the motion sensors keep going off even though there's no one there. The testers then see apparitions in the prison cells through the security cameras. It seems that the spirits of the former inmates are still lingering.

The silence in the forest was like the calm before a storm of horror. It creates a sense of anticipation, much like when the air is still right before a really bad storm hits. In a scary story, this silence can be a sign that something truly terrifying is about to break out, like the storm of horror that is about to descend upon the characters.

Scare stories, hair - raising stories.

The Ghostly Footsteps. This title makes the reader wonder who or what is making those footsteps. Is it a lost soul wandering, or something more malevolent? It creates a sense of mystery and fear.

In Japan, there are stories about the Aokigahara Forest, also known as the 'Suicide Forest'. It's a place where many people have gone to take their own lives. Some who have ventured into the forest have reported feeling a sense of extreme despair and seeing strange apparitions. There are also rumors of the forest being haunted by the spirits of those who have died there, which makes it a very spooky and real - life scary place.

An underwater cave system. The water is cold and murky, and the caves are full of sharp rocks and tight passages. There could be strange, bioluminescent creatures lurking in the depths, and the pressure of the water above adds to the sense of danger. If you get lost in there, there's a real fear of never finding your way out.

Scare - filled stories, fear - inducing stories.

The light flickered. A shadow figure passed by when it went out.