I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with that name. But generally, a horror novel often involves elements like scary settings, terrifying creatures, and a sense of impending doom.
I'm sorry, I have no idea which 'the keep horror novel' you are referring to. It could be a relatively unknown work, or it could be a self - published novel. In either case, without further details, it's impossible to say who the author is. There might be many horror novels with 'the keep' in the title, each written by different authors.
A good way is through pacing. For example, if you have a really intense horror scene, you can follow it up with a quick comical moment. Like a jump - scare followed by a character making a silly face. Also, the tone of the dialogue matters. You don't want the comedy to completely overshadow the horror or vice versa. So, the characters can say things that are both a bit spooky and a bit funny at the same time.
One horror story is about a haunted house. A family moved in and strange things started to happen. Doors would open and close by themselves, and cold drafts would sweep through the rooms even when all the windows were closed. At night, they could hear faint whispers that seemed to come from nowhere. Another is the story of a cursed doll. People who owned it reported seeing it move on its own and having nightmares about it every time they looked at it. There was also this one about a lonely forest path. Many who walked there at night claimed to see a shadowy figure following them, and some even said they were chased by an unseen force.
The victim keeps asking 'why' because they're desperately seeking an explanation for the horror they're facing. It's a natural reaction when something makes no sense and is terrifying.
The 'keep novel' could potentially be a work of fiction centered around a particular keep. It might tell the story of the people living in or associated with the keep. For example, it could be about a family that has owned the keep for generations and the various challenges they face, such as defending it from invaders, dealing with internal power struggles, or uncovering long - lost secrets within its walls. There could also be elements of mystery, romance, or adventure related to the keep.
I don't know who the author of 'the keep novel' is. There are so many novels out there, and without more information, it's impossible to determine the author.
Well, to make a novel interesting, add unexpected twists and turns. Make the story unpredictable. And, use vivid and descriptive language to bring the scenes to life in the readers' minds.
One deep horror story is about a cursed mirror. A girl bought an old mirror at a flea market. Every night, she saw a strange figure in it that got closer each time. Eventually, the figure reached out from the mirror and dragged her in. It was later revealed that the mirror was used in dark rituals long ago.