Well, a bed time story is 'weird' when it goes against the normal. Like if the laws of physics don't apply. For instance, if a character can walk through walls or if the moon is made of cheese that can talk. Strange and illogical events make it weird. Also, when the emotions are not the common ones in stories. Maybe instead of love or fear, there is a sense of confusion or a mix of emotions that are hard to define. And if the story has a really unique narrative voice, like it's told from the perspective of a doorknob, that's also what can make it a weird bed time story.
A good bedtime story often has interesting characters. For example, if there are magical creatures like fairies or talking animals, it grabs the reader's attention. Also, a plot full of adventure or mystery is appealing. When there are unexpected twists and turns in the story, it makes it more engaging.
For a bed time story to be good, it often needs to have soft and soothing language. Also, it should have elements of adventure or fantasy to capture the imagination, but not be too scary or intense. Maybe a touch of humor or a moral lesson too.
Well, a great creepy bedtime story should play on our deepest fears. Things like being alone in the dark, or the fear of something lurking just out of sight. It can use things like strange sounds, like creaking floors or howling winds. And characters in the story who are vulnerable, like a child or a lost traveler, make it even more effective. The story should build up the tension slowly so that by the end, the reader or listener is really spooked.
One popular bed time hot story for kids could be 'The Little Red Riding Hood'. It's about a little girl who goes to visit her sick grandmother through the forest. Along the way, she meets a big bad wolf. It's a story full of adventure and a bit of danger, which kids find exciting yet it also has a moral about not talking to strangers.
The fear of the unknown. In scary bed stories, there are often things that we can't see clearly, like the mysterious noises or the shadowy figures. It's this not - knowing what exactly is there that makes our imagination run wild and scares us.
You can start with a happy character, like a jolly elf. Then put it in a simple setting, such as a colorful meadow. And add some positive events, for example, the elf finds a hidden treasure. That can be a basic happy bed time story.