What makes a scary story scary?

Answer 1

Some ghost stories are true some are just made up. I have one I can tell you which is true. My friend lives where Big Arm Billy used to live. He died in the bath when he drowned and if you laugh at him he'll drown you in the bath! At night when my friend is sleeping she can hear footsteps around her house when her parents are sleeping. Freaky!

Answer 2

A scary story is compelling when it creates tension through suspense, mystery, or dread. It plays on common fears and taps into the reader's emotions by building a sense of unease, fear of the unknown, and a feeling of vulnerability. Additionally, elements such as a dark setting, unexpected twists, and a sense of isolation can enhance the fear factor.

Answer 3

In a way, yes. It is because most of Poe's stories surround a suspenseful and dark tone so that his readers would receive a chill up their spine. But half of Poe's stories are not that scary. Some are based on treasure and other exciting adventures.
read one and find out. The Raven is really good.

The Raven is actually a poem.

Stories by Edgar Allan Poe:

• The Black Cat
• The Pit and the Pendulum
• The Tell-Tale Heart
• The Cask of the Amorellio
• Into the Abyss

Answer 4

The idea of the movie coming to life. For Example Nightmare on elm street the idea of that movie coming to life would make it scary.

Answer 5

Some scary stories are but not all of them are that scary that's just my opinion

Answer 6

It's called scary or Horror because it scares the reader.

Answer 7

The story the exersist