Suspense is another key feature. The author builds tension throughout the story. In 'In the Woods', the detective is trying to solve a murder that took place in a small town. The way the author keeps the readers guessing about who the killer could be and what really happened in the woods creates a lot of suspense.
There's also 'Sharp Objects' which can be considered in the category. It tells the story of a journalist who returns to her small hometown to cover the murders of two young girls. As she digs deeper, she has to confront her own troubled past and the dark secrets of the town and her family.
The Murder House is a well - known concept often associated with the TV show 'American Horror Story'. In the show, it's a house with a dark history of multiple murders. In real - life stories that might inspire such a concept, there are houses with tragic pasts involving murders. These houses often gain a spooky reputation, and sometimes there are rumors of hauntings. However, a lot of the'supernatural' elements are fictionalized for the show.
Murder House has roots in real-life stories, but it also incorporates fictional elements and creative liberties to make it more engaging for the audience. It's a mix of truth and imagination.