What are some good ideas for creepy stories?

A story about a cursed mirror. Every time someone looks into it, they see a distorted version of themselves, but not just physically. Their darkest secrets and fears start to manifest in the reflection. The mirror seems to have a will of its own, and it tries to draw the person closer and closer until they are completely consumed by their own terrors.

Names like 'The Haunted Manor', 'The Shadow's Whisper', and 'The Abandoned Asylum' are great for creepy stories. These names immediately give a sense of mystery and unease.

The Haunting of Hollow Hill. This title gives a sense of a place being haunted, which is a classic and creepy concept. It makes readers wonder what sort of terrifying things might be happening in Hollow Hill.

A really scary story is the one of the abandoned asylum. It was once a place where patients were mistreated. People who have visited the now - abandoned building at night say they hear screams and see strange shadows moving. There's also the werewolf story. On a full moon night, a man is cursed to transform into a half - man, half - wolf creature and hunts in the forest. The story of the vampire in an old castle is also terrifying. He lurks in the dark corners, waiting to suck the blood of the unsuspecting.

Another great one is 'Slenderman'. He is a tall, faceless figure in a black suit, often depicted in the woods. He has the ability to teleport and is associated with abducting children and causing madness. There are many different versions of stories involving him, from people finding strange notes in the forest to seeing him just on the edge of their vision.

There's also 'The Tell - Tale Heart' as an audio story. The narrator's obsessive thoughts and the way he describes the old man's 'vulture - eye' are extremely creepy. The pacing of the story, especially as it builds towards the confession at the end, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the audio version just amplifies the unease.

A simple one is about a haunted doll. There was a doll in an antique store. Its eyes seemed to follow people around. A little girl bought it and took it home. At night, she woke up to find the doll sitting on her chest, staring at her with its cold, glassy eyes. She threw the doll away the next day.

One good 'creepy harry fanfiction' could be 'The Haunted Hogwarts'. It often features Harry in a very eerie and spooky Hogwarts where strange things happen at every corner. Another one might be 'Harry and the Cursed Forest' which takes Harry into a forest filled with dark magic and creepy creatures.

For creepy eldritch monster stories, consider 'The Haunter of the Dark'. It's about a cursed church and the malevolent entity that haunts it. The description of the monster in this story is really chilling. In 'The Rats in the Walls', while the rats are a major part of the horror, there are also underlying eldritch elements that suggest something far more sinister. 'The Shadow over Innsmouth' is another good one. It has a unique take on half - human, half - monster creatures that live in a decaying seaside town, creating a very eerie atmosphere.

Some creepy animated stories include 'Over the Garden Wall'. It has a very strange and slightly disturbing setting. The woods and the various characters they meet along the way give off an overall creepy vibe. Then there's 'Paranorman'. It deals with zombies and ghosts in a way that is both funny but also has its creepy moments, especially when the ghosts start to swarm. 'Frankenweenie' is also creepy in a way. It's a take on the Frankenstein story but in an animated form, with the re - animated dog being a rather odd and slightly spooky sight.