Not a horror story, but more of an analysis on what fear
truly is. I’ve commented before in previous publications,
but true horror to me is something that is different with each person as it
grows, but it all spawns from the same tool.
Suspense.
Suspense is what separates the good horror from the bad,
allowing an author (or director) to craft a scene and plant the seeds of fear
in the reader (or viewers) mind. Once planted, the author can manipulate the
story however he pleases, so long as he watches his Crop of Fear. If used
properly, he can use Suspense to elicit a maximum amount of fear from a reader
with minimal effort.
Here is a fine example of how to use Suspense to create a
memorable moment, while also being scary on a psychological level.
View even if you do not
know the game, as the video also shapes and introduces the characters as
needed. A perfect showcase on how to use Suspense visually, in my eyes.
