I'm not sure which specific 'man from scary stories' you are referring to. There could be many such characters in various scary story collections. Maybe it's the Slender Man, who is often a creepy figure in modern horror stories.
Typically, he might be described as having a menacing appearance. Maybe he has dark, sunken eyes and a pale complexion. He could also be very tall and thin, like a shadowy figure that looms over people in the story.
I don't really know specific 'Jangly Man' scary stories off the top of my head. But perhaps it could be a creepy figure that lurks in the shadows. Maybe it makes a jangling noise as it moves, like chains or old keys. It could be that it haunts an old abandoned house, and those who enter at night hear the jangling and see a tall, shadowy figure approaching.
One of the scary stories might be about haunted houses. In the 1960s, there were tales of old mansions where strange noises could be heard at night. People claimed to see shadowy figures moving in the hallways. Another could be about cursed objects. Maybe an old doll that seemed to have a life of its own and caused misfortune to those who possessed it.
One story could be about a haunted house. In this 315 scary story, there was an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town. People who passed by at night often heard strange wailing sounds coming from inside. Some brave souls who entered reported seeing shadowy figures moving in the hallways. It was said that a family had died horribly in that house many years ago, and their spirits were trapped there, forever tormenting those who dared to come close.
Well, not always. In some cultures, the Shadow Man is seen as a symbol of protection. Like in certain African folklore, the Shadow Man is believed to watch over the village at night, warding off evil spirits. It's only when the Shadow Man is out of place or behaves in an unexpected way that it might be considered scary. For example, if it suddenly appears in someone's bedroom when it's not supposed to be there according to the cultural beliefs.
The Jangling Man in scary stories is typically a character that is designed to evoke fear. He might have a backstory that is only hinted at, like he was a tortured soul from the past. His jangling could be a way to announce his presence, like a warning sign. It could also be a sound that drives people mad as they listen to it in the dark and tense settings of the scary stories.
The noise he makes. The jangling sound is often associated with something strange or out of place. It could be a warning sign that something bad is about to happen.