● Horror stories

What are features of a horror story?

An ancient prophecy

an evil character & a good character

a monster, a ghost or a feral animal

fight against the dark forces

An atmosphere of mystery and suspense, gloomy weather, shadowy locations, strange noises, eerily haunted castle, scary music

A feeling of fear and terror. Nightmares.

A pounding heartbeat. Faster breathing. Nervous perspiration. Butterflies in the stomach.

Why do people like horror fictions or movies?

Do you like thrilling stories?

Gothic: Strange Beauty

People like scary stories because fear is involved, which triggers your stimulus and boosts your adrenaline. The adrenaline gives you usually a good feeling when the "scary part" has passed. Besides, people like to have a challenge to see if they can handle it. Youngsters are lured and addicted to things unusual and supernatural.

●The Vocabulary of the horror stories

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