What are some classic scary creatures stories?

In the story of the werewolf, the scariest part is the transformation. A normal person changing into a half - human, half - wolf beast under the full moon is really frightening. You can imagine seeing someone you know turn into a snarling, bloodthirsty creature right before your eyes.

The scariest creatures from scary stories include the Chupacabra. This creature is said to attack livestock and drain their blood. It has a strange appearance that adds to its scariness. Also, the kraken from the deep sea is a huge and menacing monster. It can drag ships down to the bottom of the ocean. And the banshee, a female spirit whose wailing is said to foretell death in Irish folklore.

There is the story of the Wendigo in Native American folklore. The Wendigo is a malevolent spirit associated with winter, famine, and greed. It was often depicted as a gaunt, emaciated humanoid with antlers and glowing eyes. According to the stories, those who become greedy or resort to cannibalism during harsh winters could be transformed into Wendigos. It represents the fear of losing one's humanity in the face of extreme hardship.

In Scandinavian mythology, there's the Draugr. These are undead creatures that haunt the places they were buried. They are often described as being extremely strong and having a sort of malevolent intelligence. They can possess people or animals and cause chaos. One story tells of a Draugr that terrorized a small village, killing those who got in its way until a brave Viking managed to find its burial mound and destroy it, but not without a great struggle.

Another is 'The Tell - Tale Heart'. In this short story, the narrator is driven mad by the old man's 'evil eye'. He kills the old man and hides his body under the floorboards. But he is haunted by the sound of the old man's still - beating heart, which drives him to confess. It's a great exploration of guilt and madness.

The Basilisk is another one. In European folklore, it was a serpent - like creature. Its stare was said to be lethal. Just looking into its eyes could kill a person or an animal. It was often associated with dark, damp places like old ruins or caves. Legends say it hatched from a chicken's egg laid during a full moon and incubated by a toad.

One classic scary story for kids is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The big bad wolf is a menacing figure. Another is 'Hansel and Gretel' with the evil witch in the forest. And 'Little Red Riding Hood' also has some scary elements, like the wolf disguising as the grandmother.

There's also the story of 'Bloody Mary'. If you go into a dark bathroom, say 'Bloody Mary' three times in front of a mirror, a spooky woman might appear. It's often told at sleepovers. The origin of this story is a bit murky, but it has been passed down for generations, scaring kids and adults alike.

One classic is 'The Wolf Man'. It tells the story of a man who is cursed to become a werewolf. The idea of a man transforming into a half - man, half - wolf creature during the full moon is really terrifying.

One classic scary riddle is: 'I have no feet to dance, I have no eyes to see, I have no life to live or die, but yet I do all three. What am I?' The answer is a fire. A fire can seem to 'dance', it doesn't have eyes but can 'look' menacing, and it's not alive but can start and end, causing destruction like a living thing might.