How to write an interesting horror story

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Gaining an understanding of how the horror genre works is crucial to writing a good horror story. Reading the works of horror fiction authors will help give you an idea of the right writing strategies that can help you write a superb horror story. Although there is no one right way to write horror fiction, you still need to read the works of a variety of different successful authors.

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It is possible that what one reader finds frightening might be very boring and unengaging for another. Therefore, using your own fear in your writing can make your story most realistic. There are surely lots of people with whom your story can resonate. This does not mean that you have to sacrifice the supernatural in your stories. However, readers need to imagine or relate to the situation you are describing in your story; otherwise, it will not have the effect you desire.

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If you reveal everything at the beginning of the story, you have spoilt it, and therefore, your story will not create enough interest in the reader to continue reading. This is true not only in horror stories but also in films and jokes. The same principle applies to horror. A story will only work if certain details are left unknown to the reader—an abandoned house with no dark corners or locked doors leaves nothing to be feared or discovered, which will work against you as you try to incite dread in your reader.