Can you give more examples of scary settings for stories?

A post - apocalyptic city. Ruined buildings, overgrown with weeds, and a desolate landscape. The few survivors scrounge for resources and fight off gangs. It sets a tone of struggle and survival.

A boarding school in the English countryside. There are ivy - covered buildings, large dormitories, and strict teachers. The students come from different backgrounds, and there are always secrets and rivalries among them. The old library filled with ancient books and the hidden passages in the school add an element of mystery and adventure.

Sure. For example, a story where a vampire is allergic to blood. Instead of being a fearsome predator, he has to find alternative ways to get energy and ends up befriending the local baker to get some special energy - rich pastries. It's a comical take on the usually scary vampire concept.

Sure. One example is the attic. It's often a dusty, forgotten place in a house where old family secrets might be hidden. Another is the cellar. It's dark, damp, and can be full of creepy crawlies. Also, a fog - covered moor can be a great horror setting. The mist makes it hard to see what's coming.

Sure. A school setting can be really good. There are different types of students, teachers, and a whole social hierarchy. It's a place full of drama, from academic rivalries to relationship issues among students. Another example is a battlefield. The chaos, danger, and high - stakes nature of war can create intense and gripping short stories.

My candle flickered and died. In the sudden blackness, I heard a ghostly whisper.

Sure. For the urban setting, 'The Great Gatsby' has the wealthy Long Island as part of its setting. As for the historical setting, 'War and Peace' is set during the Napoleonic Wars. And for the rural setting, many of Thomas Hardy's novels are set in the English countryside.

Sure. One example is a post - apocalyptic wasteland. There are ruined buildings, overgrown with weeds, and a desolate landscape. The few remaining humans are fighting for survival against mutants or other threats. Another good setting is an outer space station. It has a cold, metallic environment, with astronauts doing their daily tasks while facing the unknown of deep space. A third example could be a magical school in a hidden valley. There are classrooms filled with strange potions and magical creatures, and students learning spells and magic arts.

Sure. One example is the haunted house. This represents the theme of a place filled with malevolent spirits or a dark past. Another is the cursed object. It's a common theme where an item brings misfortune or evil to those who possess it. Also, the theme of the serial killer is quite popular. The idea of a deranged person hunting down victims creates a lot of fear.

Take 'The Monkey's Paw' as an example. The first mention of the monkey's paw and its strange powers is a clear foreshadowing. It hints that something bad will happen when wishes are made using it. And the gloomy and spooky atmosphere described at the start of the story also foreshadows the tragic events that unfold later, like the death of the son after the first wish.