Another scary element is the sense of being watched. In some stories, kids feel like there are eyes on them all the time, but they can't see who or what it is. This makes them constantly on edge and fills them with fear. It's like there's a hidden danger that could strike at any moment, and they have no way to protect themselves.
One scary kid story is about the girl in the mirror. A little girl would always see a strange figure in the mirror at night. It had long black hair covering its face and was just standing there, motionless. It made her so scared that she stopped using that mirror.
Some people believe they are real. There are many accounts where little kids seem to have memories of past lives that are too detailed to be just made up. For example, in some cases, kids have accurately described people and places from a supposed past life.
First, think of simple and interesting ideas like a magical adventure or a day in the life of a cute animal. Use easy words that kids can understand. For example, 'big' instead of 'enormous'. Then, create characters that are relatable to kids, such as a little boy or girl, or a friendly monster. You can also add some colorful pictures if possible to make the story more attractive.
One classic kid horror story is 'The Monkey's Paw'. It's about a family who comes into possession of a magical monkey's paw that grants wishes, but with terrifying consequences. Another is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' which is a bit more intense. It's a story of a man who is driven mad by an old man's 'evil eye' and commits a horrible act. And 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' is a collection full of spooky tales for kids.
One great kid - friendly scary Halloween story is 'The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything'. It's about a little old lady who encounters a series of spooky things like shoes that go 'clomp, clomp' and pants that go 'wiggle, wiggle' but she shows no fear. In the end, she uses her wits to turn the spooky things into something fun. Another is 'Room on the Broom'. It has a witch who loses her things while flying on her broomstick and different animals help her. There's a bit of a scary moment when a dragon shows up, but it all ends well.
A good kid - friendly scary Halloween story could be about a haunted tree. In a small town, there's a big, old tree in the park. Every Halloween, strange noises come from it. One year, a group of brave kids decide to find out what's going on. As they get closer, they see shadows moving around the tree. But when they finally reach it, they find out that it's just some squirrels that have made their home in the hollow part of the tree. They were the ones making the noises as they moved around their acorn stash. It's a bit scary at first but has a funny and non - threatening ending.
There's also the story of 'The Three Little Pigs'. Three little pigs build their houses, one out of straw, one out of sticks, and one out of bricks. The big bad wolf comes and blows down the houses made of straw and sticks but can't destroy the brick house. It shows kids the importance of building things strong and well.
Well, on one hand, they can be a bit scary for sure. But in a positive way, they can help kids face their fears in a safe environment. When they read or hear these stories, they know it's just a story, yet it can make them feel brave if they can get through it.