Read a random short scary story.

Here's a different short scary story. A young boy was home alone. He was in his room playing video games when the power suddenly went out. He used his flashlight to find some candles. As he was lighting the candles, he heard a strange noise coming from the attic. It sounded like someone was dragging heavy chains. He was too afraid to go and check, but the noise kept getting louder and louder.

There are also some e - book platforms such as Kindle Unlimited. Many indie authors publish their short stories there. Just search for'short story' and start exploring. You'll likely find some interesting random reads among the results. Another option is your local library's digital collection. Some libraries offer apps where you can search for and borrow short stories for free.

Once upon a time, there was a girl walking alone in the forest at night. She heard strange noises coming from the bushes. All of a sudden, a pair of glowing eyes emerged. She froze in fear. But then, a cute little rabbit hopped out. It was just a false alarm.

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She found a magic key in the garden. When she inserted the key into an old, rusty door at the end of the garden, it opened to a world full of talking animals. The animals welcomed her and showed her around their beautiful land. Lily had a great time playing with them until it was time to go home. She promised to come back again soon.

Dark and isolated settings are common, like an old cemetery or a deserted attic. Creepy noises are also often there, such as moans or whispers. Strange figures or apparitions are another element, like a shadowy shape in the corner.

There could be a brave knight in a random short story. He might be on a quest to save a princess from a dragon.

It broadens your literary horizons. Since it's random, you might read a genre you've never considered before.

There was a group of friends going camping. One of them brought a tent but had no idea how to set it up. They all tried different ways and finally, they ended up with a tent that looked more like a big, messy ball. They just laughed and slept in their cars instead.

Once there was a cat who thought he was a dog. He chased his own tail like a dog would, but every time he caught it, he was so shocked he'd let it go immediately. It was hilarious to see him constantly repeat this cycle.

In a random short story, you can include elements of mystery. For example, a character might find a strange object with no idea what it is or where it came from. There could be a journey, perhaps a young girl traveling across a desert to find a lost city. Also, emotions play a big part. You can have a character who is feeling lonely and then finds friendship in an unexpected place, like a hermit who befriends a talking raven.