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The suspense and thrills of danger and the unknown are greatly leveraged in this genre of literature. Frankenstein is one of the earliest novels to set the stage and many of these literary classics have been adapted for the screen.

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Who are the main character in 13th floor ghost story?

The main characters in "13th Floor Ghost Story" are typically individuals who encounter supernatural occurrences or haunting experiences on the 13th floor of a building. They may include residents, visitors, or investigators who become entangled in the mysteries surrounding the floor.

What is the most popular horror story in the world?

Unfortunately there isn't a global consensus on this as individual language groups have their own 'most popular' stories. What is popular in French maybe completely unknown in Chinese. And popularity is time dependent. What may have been very popular once maybe almost unknown today.

If durability of fame is any indication of popularity then in English I would say the top contenders would be:

  • Frankenstein
  • Dracula
  • The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde.

In french:

  • The Phantom of the Opera.
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

In German:

  • The Damnation of Faust

Describe the vault in which the narrator and roderick place madeline's coffin?

The vault where Madeline's coffin is placed is described as a dark, damp, and oppressive underground tomb. It is filled with cobwebs, decay, and an atmosphere of decay and death, adding to the overall sense of gloom and foreboding in the story. The narrator also notes the eerie and chilling feeling that pervades the vault, heightening the suspense of the narrative.

In a tell-tale heart Why does the narrator kill the old man?

Suffocates him with a mattress then dismembers him and hides him underneath the floorboards.

He killed him for looking at the killer with his "filmy" eye. Sad to think that nowadays, we would know this old guy just had a cataract.

Are H. P. Lovecraft's works and characters public domain in America?

Yes, the works of H. P. Lovecraft are in the public domain in the United States as he passed away in 1937, more than 70 years ago. This means that his characters and stories can be freely used by anyone without needing permission or facing copyright issues.

Who is life was the book Dracula based on?

Many readers and critics have compared Count Dracula to Vlad the Impaler. Various references in the book seem to be paralleling events in The Impaler's life. For instance, a mention is made that Dracula is the "one who was betrayed by his brother" and Vlad is known to have been betrayed by his own brother, Radu the Handsome. Vlad's patronymic inspired Dracula. Bram Stoker came to hear about Vlad's reputation through a friend, Armin Vamberys conversations. Note: this is only speculation since there is no proof Bram and Armin ever discussed Vlad.

What is the name and author of a short story about a boy who collects moths and who is then killed by a strange mothlike creature one night?

I think I know what you're talking about: it's a story from one of those Tales for the Midnight Hour books by J.B. (Judith Bauer) Stamper. There are four of them: Tales for the Midnight Hour, More Tales for the Midnight Hour, Still More Tales for the Midnight Hour, and Even More Tales for the Midnight Hour.

The title of the story is "The Collector," and it's published in the second one, More Tales for the Midnight Hour.

Who is the antagonist in the mist?

The mist's antagonist is primarily the otherworldly creatures that emerge from the mist, threatening the protagonist and others trapped in the supermarket. Additionally, the increasing paranoia and desperation of the human survivors also serve as antagonistic forces in the story.

What happens in the end of the story Wide O by Elsin Ann Perry?

The woman is getting chilled, and she walks into the kitchen to make a cup of tea. She thinks, "Well, no WONDER it's cold, with the door wide o---"

At the beginning of the story, after she's thinking about the serial killer in the area---and she's alone---she thinks that there's no reason to be afraid, since she's locked all the doors.

The doors have been locked, but the kitchen door is open, the dialogue is of her thoughts...and since she's cut off at the o---I'd say that the serial killer has struck again. And I say so because I wrote the story.

Elsin Ann Perry

Norris, TN

What does Ichabod mean?

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Washington Irving, in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. 1820)

Ichabod Crane is described as physically thin, with long legs, arms, and neck, with a long nose and large ears. He is vain, deliberately ingratiating, and (most importantly for the story) superstitious.

What is the name of the story where at the end of the book a woman unties a green ribbon from her neck and her head falls off?

The story is called "The Green Ribbon" by Alvin Schwartz. In the story, a woman named Jenny always wears a green ribbon around her neck, and when she finally reveals the secret of the ribbon to her husband, her head falls off.

How did Dr Frankenstein's science lab explode?

In Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein," Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory exploded due to a combination of factors, including the use of chemicals, electricity, and the intense emotions and desperation of the doctor as he tried to reanimate his creation, the monster. The explosion symbolized the destructive consequences of playing with forces beyond human control and the hubris of trying to defy the laws of nature.

What is the series with the first book marked by PC cast and Kristen cast called?

The series is called the House Of Night Series, they are amazing books, the five of them are called, Marked, Betrayed, Chosen, Untamed, and Hunted. The sixth book, called Tempted will come out on October 27th, 2009.

Was it right for Frankenstein to create the monster?

Depends on your beliefs. Many people who go by right-hand religions, such as Christianity and judaism, would say it was wrong and that he was "playing God", but in terms of science, it was his right of knowledge and curiosity to perform such acts and discover the unknown.

What is a summary of 'Vampire Kisses-The Coffin Club'?

It's tough for love-struck Raven to imagine what's keeping her nocturnal boyfriend from returning to Dullsville. So there's only one thing to do, find Alexander. Along the way, Raven can't resist the spot where she feels most at home, The Coffin Club. But when she stumbles upon a secret door in the club, she descends into a dim catacomb to a hidden hang-out where the house-drink happens to be Type A or B. Drawn to one of its shadowy members, Raven suspects she's in over her head. But exploring the covert club is too tempting, even after coming face-to-face with Alexander's trouble-stirring enemy.

What was the oraingal title of novel Dracula?

He had several titles in the making, but was most often

The Dead Un-Dead

Count Dracula was also once called 'Count Wampyr"

The label horror story is an example of?

A label is an example of categorization or classification used to describe or identify something in a specific way. In this case, the label "horror story" is used to signify a type of literary work that elicits fear, terror, or suspense in the reader.

Where did Frankensteins monster come to life?

The biggest event that changed the monsters was when he attempted to approach the peasents who he watched and learned from. He was talking to the blind old grandfather when the grandkids came back to the house and chased him away. They eventually moved away and the Monster hated himself and his body. He was angry and mad at the peasents and his creator for making him so ugly. After sucessfully burning down the cottage he vowed revenge on his creator.After mudering Frankensteins younger brother, he goes to Victor Frankenstein to ask for a mate and his own creator spurns him. So then the monster goes on a killing spree evetually killing all of his creators frinds and family.

What are character traits of Montresor?

Edgar Allan Poe's protagonist, Montresor, from "The Cask of Amontillado" was a dark character indeed. However, he is not seen as a brooding type. He seems to come from a strong-willed stock that loses his judgment after being insulted too many times by the antagonist Fortunato.

It is apparent that he is calculating; he premeditates the murder and sets it up skillfully. His compulsion for revenge is strong - an OCD maybe? But he wants to eliminate this foe immediately (unlike Edmond Dantes in "The Count of Monte Cristo").

What classes do you need to take in high school if you want to be a writer and how many years do you need to take those courses?

To prepare for a career in writing, you should take English, creative writing, literature, and possibly journalism classes. These courses are typically offered throughout high school, so you can take them each year to build a strong foundation in writing skills. It's also beneficial to explore extracurricular activities like school newspapers, literary magazines, or writing clubs to further develop your writing abilities.

What are the most overused topics and or plots in sci fi fantasy novels?

Alien menace invasions ( War of worlds, etc)-pro-violence, The idea of advanced, civilized but miniature and microscopic aliens-For some reason very popular in the fifties despite near-impossibility of intelligent llife existing in the size of say, HO railroad cars, etc.There were a number of short stories-on this theme adapted to radio drama-far easier than to tv. the size differential that the aliens and their crat were miniature, was sort of a (easy landing) answer to the problem, I am not aware of any UFOs that are miniature sized- unless these are unmanned spy or scout stellite probes as we have for weather and other purposes- communications satellites, spy sats, etc. drones/ There are some intriguing social content themes that are neglected in sci-fi they are controversial- benign captivity versus freedom , for example which was central, or rather off-center in (Captain Nemo and the Underwater city which should have been updated to say Commodore Wushneva dn the secret sub base! Base was in the Pacific and if updated , maybe the Russians had something like this and killed any accidental discoverers! It"s aBig world-universe. that"s my take.

What is the age range for Coraline book?

"Coraline" is a book suitable for readers ages 8-12, but it can be enjoyed by older readers as well. It contains some creepy elements that may not be suitable for very young children.

Why was frankeinstein written?

Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein while she was staying with her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley at the summer home of author Lord Byron. Byron challenged them all to a writing contest to see who could write the scariest short story. Mary developed the idea for Frankenstein at that time, and was at once so frightened and so consumed by what she had written that she eventually decided to write a book.