The Amityville Horror is also a well - known real horror story. The Lutz family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred previously. They reported all kinds of terrifying things, like green slime oozing from the walls, cold spots, and a demonic pig - like creature. Their experience was so harrowing that they left the house after only a short time.
The element of the unknown makes them captivating. In real horror stories, we are faced with things that defy our normal understanding of the world. It gives us a thrill because it makes us wonder what could be out there that we don't know about.
Amazing horror short stories usually have a strong atmosphere. In 'The Monkey's Paw', the gloomy setting and the mysterious paw itself create a spooky mood. They also tend to play with the unknown. In 'The Masque of the Red Death', the plague is this unknown and terrifying force. Moreover, they can use vivid descriptions. 'The Cask of Amontillado' has great descriptions of the catacombs which add to the horror.
There's a story of a psychic who helped the police find a missing child. The psychic described the location where the child was held, and it turned out to be accurate. The police were amazed as they had been searching for days with no luck before the psychic's input.
I know of a story where a flower delivery person had to make a delivery to a hospital patient. The patient was in a very serious condition and the flowers were from their long - lost friend. The delivery person managed to get special permission to enter the ICU and delivered the flowers. It really brightened up the patient's day.
There's the story of the Paralympic athletes. They are people with disabilities who compete at a very high level in sports. They overcome physical challenges every day in training and competition. Their determination to succeed and their ability to break barriers is an amazing story of human spirit.
One amazing real - life story is about Malala Yousafzai. She was a young girl in Pakistan who fought for girls' education. Despite being shot by the Taliban, she survived and continued her fight on a global scale. Now she is an inspiration for millions around the world.
One amazing real - life god story is about a man who was lost at sea. He prayed to God for help. After days of floating, a dolphin suddenly appeared and guided his makeshift raft to a nearby island. It was as if God sent that dolphin to save him.
Well, here's one. A man once got trapped on a deserted island after a shipwreck. He managed to survive by using his wits. He built a shelter, found ways to catch fish and collect rainwater. After two years, he was finally rescued. His story of perseverance is truly amazing.