Have you ever read a really good horror story? Maybe something that will make you jump out of your skin? Well, that’s the kind of writing we will be exploring in this article. We will look into how you can craft an amazing short story that will give you chills and make you furious at the same time.
Step one: Choose your theme
As we mentioned above, one of the most important things to consider when writing a disgusting story is choosing the right theme. The theme will help you build the story around, giving it a meaning and a purpose. It will also help your audience understand and appreciate what you are trying to say. Themes can be scary, funny, or shocking, but they should be relevant to your story.
For example, if you want to write about a zombie apocalypse, you could use the pandora’s curse theme. This theme has a lot of potential. You can find many works that fit well within this theme, such as George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead and Max Brooks’ Zombie Survival Guide. Of course, you could use other themes as well. Depending on your story, you could go for a realistic approach or an outlandish one. It’s all up to you! We will give you some ideas below, but you should feel free to come up with your own theme.
Step two: Flesh out your plot
The next step in the process is to flesh out your plot. This means you will develop the structure of your story in advance. You will state the major events that will take place and how these events will affect the story’s characters. Basically, you will create a story outline. This step will help you figure out what is essential and what is not in your plot. It will also help you keep your story cohesive and help you avoid unnecessary repetition. You want your readers to stay interested and engaged, so avoid boring stories that are mostly made up of dialogue. This is what separates good stories from the rest. In speaking with co-founders of Litmus, Mark Lefebvre and David McMillan, they stated that narrative is a key component in story and one of the most effective ways to keep readers interested. This is why you should try to incorporate as many scenes as possible into your story. Vary your dialogue and action throughout to keep your readers engaged.
Let’s take a look at some of the structure of ‘The Exorcist’ by William Peter Blatty. The story follows a boy named Regan who sees demons everywhere. One day, Regan’s mother arrives home from a night out and tells him that she has seen a terrible shadow at the window. Frightened, she calls out to the father for help. The father goes to investigate and is killed by the shadow. Regan’s grandmother, who is also a medium, tries to help Regan deal with his problems by getting in touch with the dark forces that are a part of him. This is where the story takes a shocking turn as Regan is haunted by the demons which make him do terrible things. Eventually, Regan is hospitalized and the grandmother takes over his care. She starts to see the demons as a girl named Andrea. This forces Regan to relive his experiences as a way to save himself from the demons. This cycle repeats itself as the novel goes on. Once you have your plot in place, it’s time to move on to the next step.
Step three: Research
The last step in the process is to do some research. This is extremely important as it will make your writing much more believable and authentic. If you want to write a novel that is as realistic as possible, you should try to find as many facts as possible about the subject matter you are writing about. Details such as social policies, religious beliefs, and historical happenings can all affect your story. In addition, you should also try to learn as much as you can about the human body and how it functions. This will allow you to write much more realistic and disgusting scenes. For example, when you write about a zombie apocalypse, make sure you know how the human digestive system works so you can give your zombies disgusting rotting flesh for food. This will make them much more realistic and unpleasant.
If you want to write about a realistic subject matter, such as a zombie apocalypse, googling ‘zombie physiology’ or ‘zombie digestion’ can teach you a lot. In addition, you could even read some zombie books to get an idea of how these creatures would behave. Research can also help you find the right tone for your story. You don’t want to write in a way that is excessively comic relief. Although, it can be amusing to write about a funny topic or character, you should avoid making your story too light-hearted. Finding the right balance is very important. On one hand, you don’t want to make your audience members cry either. You want them to be shocked and disturbed by the content you are putting out. So, do your research and make sure you are scoring enough points with your readers to keep them interested.
The moral of the story
Above all else, remember to end with a moral. This is especially important for this type of story. If you don’t believe in god, it’s okay to end on a positive note. However, if you think there is a higher power that judges and punishes humans for their misdeeds, then feel free to end on an ominous note. Either way, a story without a moral is like a film without a protagonist. It’s all about the story, not the character. At the end of the day, you should leave your audience with something to think about. For example, what would they do in your situation? Even if your story is about a gruesome event, it doesn’t mean the ending has to be dark. There are many different ways to wrap up a story, so explore them all and pick the one that feels right for you.