Some could be about cursed objects. Maybe a doll that brings misfortune to anyone who touches it. The doll might start moving on its own, and those around it start having bad luck, like getting into accidents or falling ill suddenly.
No. Some of the stories might be too intense for younger viewers or readers. They could contain elements like graphic violence or disturbing psychological themes.
Once, in a high school locker room, a girl heard strange scratching noises coming from inside an old, unused locker. When she opened it, a dead rat fell out. It was so unexpected and gross that it scared her really bad.
Well, there are quite a few things. First, a sense of the unknown. For example, an unexplained event or a strange object that has no obvious origin. Then, elements of the supernatural are great, like a curse or a magic spell gone wrong. Another important thing is a feeling of being trapped. Maybe the characters are in a locked room in a haunted mansion with no way out.
Ghosts are great scary things to put in a story. The idea of a translucent figure that can appear and disappear suddenly can send shivers down readers' spines. Another is a haunted house, filled with creaking floors, cold spots, and strange noises. And don't forget about cursed objects, like a mirror that shows a different, terrifying world when you look into it.
One positive story could be about athletes in a locker room motivating each other before a big game. They share words of encouragement, talk about their strategies, and boost each other's confidence. It's a story of teamwork and camaraderie.
You can put on scary stories at a local storytelling event. Many communities organize such events where people gather to share various types of stories, including scary ones. It could be in a small library, a community center, or even a park during a special storytelling day.
Here's one: I have a face but no eyes, hands but no arms. What am I? A clock. In a story, it could add a spooky touch as the ticking of the clock might be the only sound in a haunted house.
Sure. There are stories of teammates coming together to support a player who is going through a tough time, like when a player's family member was ill. In the locker room, they all rallied around him, offering words of encouragement and practical help.