How to Create a Horror Short Story?
Short Story
A short story is shorter tan a novel, but longer
tan a poem (1,000 to 20,000 words).
Story that can usually be read quite quickly.
Usually concentrates on one central event.
Takes place within a short space of time.
HORROR
Is intended to frighten people.
Can describe real events or supernatural things.
Almost always an element of evil.
Elements.
Examples.
Authors
Horror Short Stories
Edgar Allan Poe
M.R. James
The Terror of Blue John Gap.
Stephen King
The Monkey's Paw.
Smoke Ghost
Today´s 'master of horror'.
Title
Setting
Conflict
Plot
You need to define what type of 'fight' is going to
be in your short story, they are usually supernatural
forces or frightening characters.
Horror stories uses isolated places, bad wheater, abandon houses etc. ; these is to créate an atmosfere of mystery and suspense.
You ought to use a title that makes reference to the story, but without been obvious or spoiling the ending. And be creative.
Is the way you organize your ideas and elements; USE IT,