Can you give another word for horror story?

Here's another horror hot story. There was a derelict carnival ground. A journalist went there to do a story on the abandoned place. As she walked among the rusted rides, she felt like she was being watched. When she entered the funhouse, the mirrors distorted her reflection in a very creepy way. Then, she heard a voice whispering her name. She turned around and saw a clown - like figure in the corner. She ran out of the carnival ground, her heart pounding with fear.

A woeful narrative.

Terrifying tale.

Narrative. It can be used to refer to a long story. For example, a historical narrative can be a very long and detailed account of historical events, just like a long story.

During Christmas, a woman received a beautifully wrapped gift. When she opened it, a small, grotesque doll was inside. That night, she heard the doll giggling. She tried to ignore it, but the giggling grew louder. In the morning, she found scratches on her arms, as if the doll had tried to claw at her while she slept.

Amatory account. 'Amatory' is related to love or sexual love in a more archaic sense. So an amatory account can be a story about love, perhaps with a more old - fashioned or literary feel.

The word 'anecdote' can also be considered. An anecdote is a short and interesting or amusing story about a real incident or person. It's a small part of a true story, but still represents a real - life situation.

Dirge. A dirge is a slow, sad song or poem, and it can also be used to describe a story that has a very mournful tone. It's not as commonly used as some other words for a sad story.

Phantom narrative.

Depict. Although it's more often associated with visual representation, it can also be used in the context of telling a story. We can depict a story through words, painting a picture with language much like we do when we tell a story. For instance, a writer can depict a historical event in a fictional story to make it more engaging for the readers.