Can you recommend some terrifying bedtime stories?

Sure. One could be 'The Little Star's Adventure'. It's about a little star that gets curious and leaves its place in the sky to explore the universe.

Well, 'The Exorcist' has a very terrifying horror story. It involves the possession of a young girl by a demon and the attempts to exorcise it. 'Rosemary's Baby' is also spooky. A woman suspects that her unborn baby is part of a Satanic plot. Additionally, 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' features Freddy Krueger, a serial killer who attacks people in their dreams. It's a classic horror story that has scared many.

One short terrifying story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is haunted by an old man's vulture - like eye and eventually murders him, only to be driven mad by the sound of the dead man's heart still beating.

Sure. 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is a great yet terrifying short story. It tells the story of a woman's descent into madness as she is confined to a room with yellow wallpaper. 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Poe is set during a plague and features a creepy masked figure. Also, 'August Heat' is a short story that has an uncanny and terrifying ending where the main character seems to be fated to a dreadful end.

The story of the old abandoned house at the end of the street. Legend has it that a family was brutally murdered there many years ago. Every night, if you pass by, you can see faint lights flickering in the windows. One brave soul decided to go inside one night. As he walked through the creaking hallways, he felt cold hands brushing against his skin and heard whispers of the long - dead family members, begging for help.

Sure. One could be 'The Haunting of Hill House' - it has a very eerie atmosphere with the old, creaky house and strange noises that keep the readers on edge. Another might be 'The Exorcist', a classic where the possession of a young girl by a demon is truly horrifying.

They usually have a dark or macabre setting. Take 'The Tell - Tale Heart'. The setting within the old man's dark, quiet house at night adds to the overall sense of terror. The isolation and the stillness create an atmosphere where any little noise or movement seems amplified and menacing. Also, these stories often play on our deepest fears, such as the fear of death, the fear of the supernatural, or the fear of losing control, like in stories where a character's wishes go horribly wrong.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a great bedtime story. It tells the adventures of a little prince from another planet. The story is full of deep thoughts and beautiful illustrations. It can make you feel warm and peaceful before going to sleep.

Well, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' can be a wonderful bedtime story. It takes you on a wild journey with Alice through a strange world full of curious creatures. 'The Velveteen Rabbit' is also very suitable. It's a heartwarming story about a stuffed rabbit's wish to become real. Oh, and don't forget 'Winnie - the - Pooh'. The adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood are really cute and relaxing.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a great bedtime story. It's about a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various strange characters and learning about love, friendship and loneliness.