What are some examples of crappy horror stories?

Because they lack originality. They usually rely on overused tropes like the haunted house or the vampire. It's all been done before, so it's hard to be truly scared by something you've seen a million times.

Well, one thing that can make it crappy is when the plot is too predictable. For example, if it's always the same old haunted house and the same kind of ghost. Another factor could be bad writing, like really simple and uninteresting descriptions. If the horror elements are just clichéd, like a cat jumping out to scare you at the end, it also makes the story crappy.

Crappy bedtime stories are often those that lack creativity. They might follow the same old tired formula, like a princess always being rescued by a prince in the most boring way possible. They don't bring anything new to the table, and the language used could be bland and unexciting, not painting vivid pictures in the mind of the listener.

Late starts are common. Like you wake up late and then everything that follows is rushed and chaotic. Another one is technology problems, such as your phone dying or computer crashing when you really need it.

One common element is miscommunication. The characters often misunderstand each other's intentions, which leads to unnecessary drama. For example, in many crappy love stories, a simple text message is misinterpreted and causes a huge fight. Another element is unrealistic characters. They might be too perfect or too flawed in an unconvincing way. Also, predictable plots are a big part of it. You can usually tell from the start who will end up with whom, like the typical 'good girl falls for bad boy' scenario that has been overused.

One example could be a story where a person takes a psychedelic drug and then starts seeing grotesque and menacing creatures that seem to be chasing them through a distorted version of their own home. They can't escape these hallucinations and feel a sense of extreme terror as the creatures get closer and closer.

She heard a strange noise from the attic. When she opened it, a pair of red eyes stared back.

One example is 'The Phantom of the Opera'. The music in it adds a lot of mystery and horror. The phantom's powerful and sometimes eerie singing, along with the grand yet spooky musical scores, creates a truly horror - like atmosphere. Another could be 'Sweeney Todd'. The dark and menacing tunes accompany the story of a vengeful barber, making the whole plot even more terrifying.

One example could be a story where a furry character gets trapped in an abandoned, haunted laboratory. Strange experiments were once carried out there, and now the furry is being haunted by the ghosts of the failed test subjects. Another could be about a furry village that is invaded by a dark, shadowy creature that feeds on the life force of the furries, slowly draining them of their energy and leaving a trail of lifeless, desiccated furry bodies.

One example could be a kitchenette where the stove constantly has a gas leak smell. It makes you fear for your safety every time you want to cook. Another could be a really tiny kitchenette with no proper ventilation, so it gets extremely stuffy and smelly when you cook anything.