Well, start with a creepy setting like an abandoned house. Then introduce a menacing element such as a lurking figure. For example, 'The abandoned house was dark and silent. A figure in a tattered cloak slunk around the corner.'
The stories usually play with fear of the unknown. They might introduce a mystery that the characters have to solve, like in some stories where there is an unexplained phenomenon in a small town. The animation enhances this fear as it can show things in a more vivid and sometimes distorted way. Also, they can use sound effects in the animation very effectively to create a spooky atmosphere, like creaking doors or howling winds.
The old cemetery was silent. A man went there at midnight. He felt a chill in the air. Then he saw a ghostly figure floating above a grave. He ran away as fast as he could.
Once upon a time, in a small, forgotten town, there was a strange old theater. One night, a group of friends decided to explore it. As they entered the dimly lit hall, they saw an old pig mask on the stage. Suddenly, the mask started to move on its own. It let out a blood - curdling scream and began to chase them. They ran through the corridors, but the mask was always right behind them, its eyes glowing red in the dark.
The visuals play a huge role. Creepy character designs, like distorted faces or strange body shapes, can be really effective. For example, in 'Corpse Bride', the look of the corpse bride herself is both sad and spooky.