What are some common elements in creepy new house stories?

One common element is strange noises. Like creaking floors or doors slamming on their own. Another is the feeling of being watched, even when no one is around. Shadows are also often mentioned, moving in ways that can't be explained by normal things.

The unknown is a really scary element. In haunted house stories, you often don't know what's making the noises or causing the strange happenings. For example, in a story where there are unexplained footsteps in an empty hallway, not knowing who or what is creating those steps is terrifying.

One creepy new house story is about a family who moved into an old Victorian house. At night, they would hear strange scratching noises coming from the attic. When they finally mustered the courage to check, they found deep claw marks on the floorboards but no sign of any animal. It was really spooky.

In many creepy teacher stories, there is a lack of respect for personal boundaries. Teachers might touch students inappropriately on the shoulder or hair. There can also be a sense of the teacher having a hidden agenda. For instance, a teacher who seems more interested in a student's family life than their academic progress. And sometimes, the teacher's appearance can contribute, like always wearing dirty or strange clothes and having an unkempt look that just adds to the overall creepiness.

One common element is the element of lurking. Like in many stories, the creepy man is often seen hiding in the shadows or just being in places where he doesn't seem to belong, like the park at night in my previous story.

Well, a lot of creepy school stories have old, abandoned parts of the school as a setting. It could be an old attic, a basement, or an unused classroom. These areas often seem to be where the spooky stuff happens. And there's usually a backstory, like a student who was bullied and committed suicide or a teacher who had a tragic accident. The sense of mystery and the unknown is also a big part of it. There are often things that can't be easily explained, like cold spots in a warm room or lights flickering for no reason. This all adds to the creepiness of the story.

Unusual obsessions also play a big part. Like in the story where a person is obsessed with collecting strange things related to their loved one. This kind of abnormal obsession is often a sign of a creepy love. It goes beyond normal affection and enters a disturbing territory.

Well, many creepy horror stories have characters who are in a vulnerable state. For example, they might be alone, lost, or new to a place. Supernatural elements like ghosts, demons, or curses play a big role. Another common element is a sense of impending doom. The reader or viewer knows something bad is going to happen, but they don't know exactly when or how. It builds up the tension. Also, things that seem normal at first but then turn out to be something very different, like a friendly - looking old lady who is actually a witch.

In many 'kids being creepy stories', there's often a connection to the supernatural. The kids seem to be in touch with something otherworldly. This could be seeing ghosts or spirits. Also, a change in their normal routine or personality is common. A usually happy child becoming withdrawn and then doing creepy things. And there can be an element of isolation, where the kid seems to be in their own little world that others can't understand.

One common element is inappropriate physical contact. Like a teacher who might touch a student's hair or hand without a proper reason.