What are some examples of mysterious names for stories?

Well, 'Silentcrest' is a great mysterious town name. The 'silent' part makes you think there's something hushed up or a sense of foreboding. 'Twilight Pines' is also mysterious. The twilight gives an in - between feeling, neither day nor night, and the pines add to the spooky atmosphere. Then there's 'Gloomridge'. Just the name gives the idea of a place that's dark and full of gloom.

One great example is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a short but intense story where the narrator's paranoia and guilt over a murder drive him to madness. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' which has a very mysterious and foreboding atmosphere as a family makes wishes on a cursed paw with terrifying consequences. And 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is also a classic, with a sense of mystery and horror that builds as the female protagonist descends into psychological turmoil.

Luna. It has a mysterious and otherworldly feel, like the moon it's named after. It could be the name of a girl with special powers in a mysterious story.

The box in 'Hellraiser' is extremely mysterious. It has a complex design and when opened in a certain way, it summons the Cenobites, otherworldly and terrifying beings. The box's allure and the mystery surrounding it drive the characters to interact with it, despite the obvious danger. It represents a gateway to a world of pain and horror that is beyond normal human understanding.

Names like 'Mr. Brown' or 'Ms. Green'. They are so common and lack any distinctiveness that they can be used in boring stories.

Another is 'Pet Sematary'. The misspelling of 'cemetery' in the name adds an eerie touch. It makes you wonder what kind of strange and spooky things are associated with this pet cemetery.

One good option could be 'Nightshade'. It has a very mysterious and slightly dangerous connotation, often associated with poison in some cultures. Another is 'Mistwalker'. The idea of walking through the mist gives an air of mystery and the unknown. 'Eclipseborn' also works well as it ties into the idea of something being born during an eclipse, which is a very rare and mysterious event.

One approach is to draw inspiration from mythology or folklore. For instance, using the name of a lesser - known mythical creature such as 'Grimalkin' which has an air of mystery around it. You can also play with the idea of lost or forgotten things. Names like 'The Lost Key's Secret' can be very mysterious as it makes the reader wonder about what the lost key is and what its secret might be.

Eris. This name has a sense of chaos and mystery, fitting for a character who disrupts the normal order in a story. Ravenna is also a great choice. It sounds dark and alluring, like a girl from a shadowy, secretive world in a gothic - style story. And then there's Zephyr. It can be used for a girl who is like a gentle yet unpredictable breeze, adding an element of mystery to the story.

The name Ava. It has been traced back to a Latin origin. It means 'life' or 'living one'. It has become a very popular name in modern times as it represents vitality.