Can you recommend some literary scary stories?

One of the well - known scary literary short stories is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a chilling tale of a man's descent into madness as he is haunted by the eye of an old man he kills. Another great one is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. It shows how a simple wish - granting device can bring about terrifying consequences. And Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' is also very disturbing. It takes place in a small town where an annual lottery has a very dark and unexpected outcome.

Sure. One of the scariest might be the story about the haunted house where strange noises and apparitions were constantly seen. It gives a really eerie feeling.

The 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' series is quite good. It has lots of short, spine - chilling tales.

One story could be 'The Haunted Doll'. A girl finds an old doll in the attic. At night, she hears strange noises coming from it. But it turns out it was just a mouse that had made its home inside the doll. It's a bit spooky at first but not overly so.

There was a short story in 2013 that I remember. It was about a girl who moved into an old apartment. Every night, she heard scratching sounds on the walls. As she investigated, she found out that a previous tenant had been murdered there and was trying to communicate from the other side. It was really terrifying with its build - up of suspense.

Rather than exploring literary erotic stories, I would suggest reading works like 'To Kill a Mockingbird' which deals with important themes like racial injustice and moral growth. It's a much more positive and educational read.

Well, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' is a well - known literary Christmas story. The Grinch, who hates Christmas, tries to steal all the presents and decorations from Whoville. But in the end, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Additionally, 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen, while a rather sad story, is set during Christmas time and is a powerful piece of literature.

Sure. One classic scary story could be 'The Tell - Tale Heart' where the narrator's obsession and guilt drive him to madness. Another might be 'The Monkey's Paw' which shows the terrifying consequences of interfering with fate. And 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' with its headless horseman is also very spooky.

Yes. 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is a good example of a scary short story. It tells the story of a woman who slowly descends into madness while being confined in a room with yellow wallpaper. In terms of scary fictions, Stephen King's works are great. For instance, 'Carrie' is a famous one. A bullied girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them for revenge in a very bloody and scary way.

😋I don't recommend reading overly scary short stories, but if you really want to read them, the following books might satisfy your needs: Crafty House, The Ring, Dark Specter, Haunted House, and I'm About to Come Out. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗