I have some scary stories on the tip of my tongue. What are some ways to make them even scarier when I tell them?

Set the mood. Dim the lights or use candles. If you're telling a story about a haunted house, you can make the room feel like a spooky place. You can also add some sound effects. For 'The Girl in the Graveyard' story, you could play some faint wind sounds in the background. Also, use hand gestures and facial expressions to make it more engaging and scarier. For instance, when talking about the ghostly figure in the graveyard, make your eyes wide and look around the room as if the ghost is there.

How about 'The Monkey's Paw'? A family gets a cursed monkey's paw that grants wishes but with horrible consequences. It shows how our desires can lead to unexpected and dreadful outcomes in a really spooky way.

Build suspense. Don't give away the scariest parts too soon. Describe the setting and the characters in detail first. For instance, if it's a haunted house story, talk about how the old floorboards creak, how the walls seem to be closing in, and how the air is cold and musty. Then gradually introduce the spooky elements one by one.

Pause at the right moments. Build up suspense by pausing just before the big scare. For instance, if you're about to reveal the monster in the closet, stop for a few seconds. Let the listeners' imaginations run wild with anticipation. And when you finally reveal it, it'll be much scarier. Also, describe the details vividly, like the smell of decay in a haunted house or the cold touch of a ghostly hand on someone's shoulder.

You can also use props. If you're telling a story about a monster in the woods, have some fake branches or leaves around. Maybe even a fake claw or something. And as you tell the story, use the props to enhance the description. For instance, if the monster is approaching, move the branches like it's pushing through them. This will engage the listeners' senses more and make the story seem scarier.

Use a spooky voice. When you tell the story in a low, raspy or trembling voice, it adds to the fear factor.

You can use a really quiet and suspenseful voice when telling the story. For example, when you get to the scariest part, slow down your speech and lower your voice to a whisper. This can make the listeners feel more on edge.

You can use sound effects. For example, play some creaking door sounds or howling wind noises in the background while telling the story. It'll add to the spooky atmosphere.

Well, to make a scary story scarier, start by creating a sense of isolation for the characters. Add elements of the unknown and build suspense by hinting at something awful without revealing it right away. And don't forget to play with the lighting and sounds in your descriptions to enhance the creepy atmosphere.

Add some mystery or suspense. For example, introduce a strange character whose motives are not clear at first. Let the audience wonder about what this character will do next in the story. Also, include some unexpected twists. Maybe the hero who was supposed to win in the end actually fails, but then discovers a new power or a way to turn the situation around.