Instead of a pit in your stomach from auditory cues such as high-tempo music or deafening silence, reading horror creates a sense of uneasiness from the written description of what’s happening in the story, With movies in the theater you tend to watch it straight through without interruptions or pauses, but reading horror stories allow you to pace yourself, making the build up that much more unbearable. Another thing to note is that with films you usually see the horrors visually, with little room for interpretation, and with horror stories, it more so falls on ones imagination to think up what exactly the protagonist encounters, and oftentimes the way horror stories are presented, they lead more into character building and details, creating an even more impactful build up for all the twists, turns, and jumpscares. A perfect example being Connie describing Arnold’s eyes as chips of broken glass, emphasizing his dangerous demeanor.
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