What do the best horror stories have in common?

The best-written stories typically have a unique theme or message that makes you think. They also tend to have good pacing, not too slow or too fast. And the writing style is often clear and engaging, making it easy for readers to get lost in the story.

Death is a very common theme. It can be sudden, violent or a slow, creeping dread. For example, in many stories, characters are haunted by the specter of their own death or the death of others.

A common one is getting defective products. For example, buying a camera that doesn't focus properly from the start. When you take it back, they often try to say it's user error instead of a manufacturing defect.

One common element is being in an unfamiliar location. Like in a remote forest or an old, spooky building. When people are in places they don't know well, it's easier for things to seem scary.

Missing flights can be a real nightmare. You could be all excited for your holiday, get to the airport on time, but then there are delays or cancellations. You end up having to scramble to find new flights, and sometimes it can cost a lot more money. And it can also cut short your planned holiday time. For example, I once had a connecting flight that was cancelled, and I had to stay overnight in an airport waiting for the next available flight.

One common theme is the unknown. Stories often play on our fear of not knowing what's out there, like in a story where a character hears strange noises at night but can't figure out the source.

Betrayal is a very common theme. Just like in the story I mentioned earlier where the best friend spread rumors. Another theme could be envy. Sometimes best friends can't stand each other's success and do horrible things. For example, stealing an opportunity from the other friend.

Often, the best visual novels have well-developed characters that you can relate to or care about. They also feature beautiful art and immersive music to enhance the experience.

The 'paxil horror stories' are not that common but still raise alarms. A lot of them involve side effects related to the nervous system. For instance, some patients have reported tremors or a feeling of restlessness. There are also stories of it affecting a person's libido negatively, which can have a big impact on relationships. And in some cases, the side effects didn't go away even after stopping the medication, which is really scary for those who experienced it.

Many use suspense. They slowly reveal details, like in 'The Dark Staircase'. It starts with just a strange noise on the stairs, and as the story unfolds, more and more terrifying things are discovered.