What Makes 'Broken Monsters' So Intriguing in Monster Horror Novels?

In 'The Shining', the Overlook Hotel could be considered a 'broken monster' of sorts. It has a life of its own, driving people insane and causing them to do horrible things. It's not a traditional monster but in the context of horror novels, it fits as a malevolent force that is broken in the sense that it has a twisted, evil existence.

The monsters in these novels are unique because they often defy traditional horror tropes. They can be both extremely grotesque and yet have an element of the absurd. For example, some of them have abilities that are completely out of the ordinary and their appearances are not what you'd expect from typical horror monsters.

Their unique abilities make them special. For example, Rathalos' flying skills and fire attacks are very distinctive. Diablos' underground tunneling ability is something not many other monsters have.

Rathalos is great because of its flying ability. It can swoop down and attack from above. Diablos has its strong horns for offense and defense. Nargacuga is great due to its speed. It can quickly close the gap between you and it and attack before you can react.

The sense of confinement. In a horror mystery closed - room whodunit novel, the closed - room setting restricts the possibilities. It's like a pressure cooker. For example, in a locked mansion where a murder has occurred, the murderer has to be someone within that limited space. This makes every character a potential suspect and heightens the suspense. You can't just blame some random outsider.

The character of Shea himself is very appealing. He is a complex character with both strengths and weaknesses. His journey as a creature hunter, facing different challenges and growing as a person, makes readers care about him. Also, the variety of monsters in these novels is a big draw. Each monster is unique in appearance, behavior, and the threat it poses, which adds to the horror and excitement.

The unknown element makes Monster School Horror Stories scary. In these stories, there are often strange creatures with unknowable powers. For example, a monster that can disappear and reappear at will in the school corridors. We don't know what it wants or how to stop it.

The sense of powerlessness. In a tickle monster horror story, the victims often can't escape or fight back. The tickle monster has an upper hand. For example, if it tickles you until you can't breathe or until you pass out, there's nothing you can do. It's like being at the mercy of a cruel force that you can't control, and that makes it really frightening.

The fact that they involve little monsters is key. Little things that are out of the ordinary can be scarier than big, obvious threats. For instance, 'I found a little monster's footprint on my pillow. Then I saw it watching me from the corner.' The idea of a small, uninvited and potentially dangerous creature in our personal space is very unsettling. It's like our safe havens are being invaded by something we don't understand and can't easily control.

The brevity makes them effective. They quickly get to the point of horror.