How do you start a scary story?

How do you start a scary story?
Here’s a few pointers on how to write a scary story to start you off in the right direction.

Explore what scares you. Start with one of your greatest fears—not to be confused with things generically considered scary.
Identify your main character.
Work the suspense.
Warning: Avoid the tropes.

Here’s a few pointers on how to write a scary story to start you off in the right direction.
  1. Explore what scares you. Start with one of your greatest fears—not to be confused with things generically considered scary.
  2. Identify your main character.
  3. Work the suspense.
  4. Warning: Avoid the tropes.