Another theme could be the forest at night. The French countryside has beautiful but sometimes eerie forests. In the story, there could be strange creatures like werewolves or witches that lurk in the shadows of the trees, waiting to catch the unwary.
Ask questions about the story. For instance, you can ask about the characters' feelings or what might happen next. This makes the child feel that their story is important and worthy of further exploration.
Perhaps Tommy's dad, Stu, could tell a 'Rugrats scary story'. He might be reminiscing about something that happened when he was a kid and it just comes out as a bit of a spooky tale. Or it could be one of the babysitters who decides to tell a story to keep the Rugrats entertained, not realizing how scared they might get.
I don't know the specific story Bart tells. It could be about a haunted house with creaking floors and strange shadows, or a spooky forest filled with eerie noises and unseen creatures.
The story could be about her little adventures in her neighborhood. She might tell of the old bakery on the corner where she gets the most delicious croissants, or the friendly stray cat that she sometimes feeds. She could also talk about the beautiful gardens she passes by, filled with colorful flowers and how she likes to stop and smell them.
The 'child soldier tells the story' is about a young person who was unfortunately drawn into the world of warfare at a tender age. It might be a child from a place where there is political unrest or civil war. For instance, in some Middle Eastern or African countries, children are sometimes abducted or lured into becoming soldiers. This child has a story to tell about the battles they fought, the people they lost, and the struggle to regain a normal life after such a harrowing experience.
French scary stories often have a sense of mystery and the unknown. They might involve old castles, dark forests, or haunted mansions. For example, in 'Bluebeard', the locked room in the castle is a big part of the mystery.