There could be a young couple as the main characters. They are excited to start their new life in a new home but end up facing the horror elements in the game.
The plot might center around a group of friends who decide to explore an abandoned house in the 'Home Sweet Home' horror game. As they enter, they find that the house has a life of its own. Doors close on their own, there are creepy noises everywhere, and they soon realize they are not alone. There could be a backstory about the previous owners who met a grisly end, and now their spirits are out for revenge on anyone who enters the house.
One scenario could be that a family moves into a new home. At night, they hear strange scratching noises coming from the walls. Every time they try to find the source, there's nothing there. As time passes, the noises get louder and more frequent, and they start to feel like they're being watched in their own home.
Adding a sense of isolation can make it more terrifying. For example, if the home is located far away from other houses or in a desolate area. The characters can't easily get help or escape if something goes wrong.
I can recommend some domestic horror games and horror novels. In terms of horror games, there were Paper Figurine, Hong Kong Bizarre Record, and Firework. These games were themed with Chinese characteristics and local culture, bringing horror and suspense to the players. As for horror novels, there was no relevant information provided, so it was impossible to give specific recommendations.
I once sent my DNA for a home test. When I got the results, it said I had a high risk of a genetic disease that was very serious. I was so scared at first. But then I realized these home tests might not be 100% accurate. I went to a professional doctor and got a more comprehensive test, which turned out to be negative. It was a real horror moment though.
One 'home school horror story' could be a child being isolated for long periods without proper social interaction. They might struggle to develop communication skills and feel lonely. Another could be when the teaching materials are severely out - of - date or inaccurate, leading to a poor education. And there are cases where parents, who are the homeschooling teachers, are overly strict or lack teaching skills, causing stress and a negative learning environment for the child.
In another instance, a smart door lock failed. A family member was locked out of the house in the middle of the night. They had to call a locksmith, but it took a long time for the locksmith to arrive. Meanwhile, they were left standing outside in the cold and dark, feeling very vulnerable and scared.
One horror story could be when someone did a home DNA test and found out they had a serious genetic disorder they were completely unaware of. It was a shock as they had no family history of it and suddenly had to face a lot of medical uncertainties and potential lifestyle changes.
There was a case where during a home showing, the realtor accidentally opened a closet door and a huge rat scurried out. Everyone was terrified and the potential buyers ran out of the house immediately. It completely ruined the chance of selling the home at that time. Also, there have been instances where the power suddenly went out during a showing in an old house. It was pitch - black and the buyers were spooked. They thought it was a bad omen and didn't consider the house further.