Horror stories are fictional tales that are written with the purpose of creating suspense and tension in a narrative that's considered scary. This includes stories that feature ghosts, vampires, witches or werewolves. There are often elements of fear, shock and a buildup of 'wicked' or 'evil' characters. The setting is usually one that's considered spooky, such as a castle, graveyard or haunted house. Horror stories are famous for their sense of mystery, suspense, and taking their readers into the depths of the unknown.
As part of the speculative fiction genre, which also includes science fiction, alternative history and fantasy fiction, horror stories have often been written to represent wider, collective fears. In other words, horror stories are used as metaphors.
Take a trip into creepy and mysterious places where shadows hide secrets. This collection of scary stories will lead you through haunted houses, cursed objects, and ghostly encounters. Each story is full of suspense, keeping you on edge and wondering what's lurking in the dark. Get ready for a night of chills as you explore the scariest parts of the human mind and beyond. Are you ready to face the horrors?