What are some good ways to start off a scary story for kids?

Begin with a spooky location that kids can relate to, like an old attic. 'The attic was always a bit scary. It was filled with dusty boxes and strange noises. One day, when the kids were home alone, they heard a thumping sound coming from the attic.' This sets the stage for a scary adventure for kids.

Begin with a strange sound. You could write, 'In the dead of night, a low, grating moan echoed through the forest. It was a sound that sent shivers down the spine of anyone who heard it, yet no one could tell where it came from.' This immediately creates a sense of mystery and fear.

One way is to start with a strange noise. For example, 'In the dead of night, a shrill screeching sound cut through the silence like a knife.'

One way is to start with a vivid description. For example, 'The sun was a blazing ball of fire, searing the parched earth as the lone traveler trudged along the dusty road.' This immediately sets the scene and draws the reader in. Another way is with a thought - provoking question like 'Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be invisible?' It makes the reader curious and eager to find out more. A third way could be starting with an interesting dialogue. '“I can't believe you did that!” she exclaimed, her eyes wide with shock.' This creates intrigue about what happened.

One good way is to start with an eerie setting. For example, 'The old, dilapidated house stood alone at the end of the long, fog - covered lane, its broken windows like empty eye sockets staring into the night.'

One good way is to start with a strange sound. For example, 'In the dead of night, a long, drawn - out creaking came from the attic.' It immediately creates an atmosphere of unease.

Start with a spooky animal that is out of place. Like a big black cat with glowing eyes that follows a child everywhere they go. You can write something like 'Lucy was walking home from school when she noticed a cat she had never seen before. It was all black and its eyes seemed to follow her every step. She tried to run, but it kept getting closer.' This kind of situation can be both scary and engaging for kids.

Starting with a mystery is effective. 'There was a box. It had been sitting in the corner of the old room for as long as anyone could remember. It was unmarked, but there was an odd energy coming from it. One day, a curious child decided to open it...' It makes the reader curious to know more about the mystery object.

One scary way to start a story is with a sudden, unexplained noise in the dark. For example, 'The silence of the old house was shattered by a piercing scream that seemed to come from nowhere.'

One good way is to start with an eerie setting description. For example, 'The old, dilapidated house stood at the end of the overgrown lane, its broken windows like empty eye sockets staring into the gloom.'