love and horror stories

Edgar Allan Poe's short stories like 'The Tell - Tale Heart' are excellent. His use of language and the way he builds up the sense of dread is masterful. Another great one is 'The Exorcist' which is not only about possession but also about the battle between good and evil in a very intense and terrifying way. There's also 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' which plays on the fear of sleep and the unknown that could be lurking in our dreams.

If you love horror stories and are just starting out, you could try 'The Monkey's Paw'. It has a simple yet very effective plot that builds up the horror gradually. Another good one is 'Dracula' which has a lot of classic horror elements like vampires. It's long but very engaging and has influenced a lot of modern horror.

There's 'Rosemary's Baby'. It has elements of a love story within a horror context. The main character's relationship with her husband becomes a horror as she discovers the truth about her pregnancy. It can be seen as unfulfilled as the love she thought she had is shattered by the horrifying revelations. And 'The Exorcist' also has some undertones of a broken family relationship which could be considered an unfulfilled love story in a very dark and twisted way.

The uniqueness might stem from how it portrays the horror not just as an external force but as an internal part of the love relationship. The unfulfilled nature could suggest that the characters are unable to fully accept or understand their feelings towards each other because of the horror elements. It's not just about the spooky events around them, but how these events shape their love in a way that leaves it incomplete. For example, if one character is a supernatural being, the horror of their true nature might prevent the love from being fully realized, and this story might explore that in a very nuanced way compared to other horror love stories.

Betrayal is also prevalent. In many such stories, a character might be betrayed by the one they love, leading to horror situations. For example, in 'The Ghost Bride', the young woman might feel betrayed by her arranged 'marriage' to a ghost. And the theme of the unknown. The mystery and the unknown elements in the relationship add to the horror, like not knowing the true nature of a lover who might be something other than human.

Well, one characteristic is the intense emotional contrast. They blend the deep, often passionate love between characters with the horror of the supernatural or terrifying situations. For example, in 'Interview with the Vampire', the love between Louis and Lestat is set against the backdrop of their vampire nature, which involves blood - drinking and the fear of being hunted.

One horror story could be when a family had high hopes for their home renovation in 'love it or list it'. But the contractor kept delaying the project and using sub - par materials. They ended up with a half - finished, shoddy looking place that was nothing like what they expected.

One common theme is forbidden love. In horror love stories, often the love is not allowed or is considered taboo, like a human falling in love with a monster. For example, in 'Beauty and the Beast' - type stories within the horror genre, society may shun such a relationship.

One common theme is the forbidden nature of the love. In many love and horror stories, like 'Carmilla', the love is between two beings that society or nature deems unacceptable, which adds to the horror. Another theme is sacrifice. In 'Let the Right One In', the boy is willing to sacrifice a lot for his vampire friend.

I think it's because they give us that thrill and excitement. It's a way to experience fear in a safe environment.