What is Horror?
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We have all seen a horror movie and told scary ghost stories by the fire. But have you even thought what exactly is a horror story? Well, a horror story is a story that has the purpose of entertaining the reader through fear. There are many famous horror authors like Stephen King, Edgar Allen Poe, and many more. A lot of elements go into a horror story! More than you ever thought did. For example, many elements go into making a horror story. Some being creepy noises like screaming or moaning. Another is a gloomy, creepy setting like an abandoned house or at night in the foggy forest. Whenever you read a horror story it is expected to have some form of emotion. For example, if you jump during a certain part, or not being able to sleep at night for a little while.