500 Horror Writing Prompts

Haunted House

Where Ghosts Linger, Terror Thrives

Step into shadowed halls and cursed lands, where the restless dead linger and secrets wait to be unearthed. From crumbling mansions to desolate battlefields, these prompts guide you into the world of ghosts, ghouls, and everything in between.

Inside, you’ll find inspiration for:

• Old Mansions & Estates: Stories of haunted manors and their forgotten pasts.
• Ghostly Revenge: Spirits who refuse to rest until justice is served.
• Cursed Locations: Places where the land itself pulses with malevolence.
• Unfinished Business: Souls trapped between realms, desperate for closure.
• Historical Hauntings: Echoes of bygone eras that bleed into the present.
• Phantasms & Poltergeists: Chaotic forces that disrupt the living with unpredictable fury.
• Ghouls, Wraiths, & Entities: Primal creatures driven by hunger, rage, and torment.

Unlock the stories hidden in every creak, every whisper, and every shadow. Let these prompts lead you into the darkest corners of imagination, where every word holds the power to haunt long after the tale is told.