“The short story is an ideal form for writers who want to create a sense of horror and suspense.” Discuss how horror and suspense is created in the two stories you have chosen.
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"The short story is an ideal form for writers who want to create a sense of horror and suspense." Discuss how horror and suspense is created in the two stories you have chosen. I have always found the feeling of being petrified exhilarating, watching films at the movies and on television, with graphic images and build up of tension that creates a suspense atmosphere. People enjoy being scared; there are many variations of this. Often in summer I go to Portrush where I like to ride the Big Dipper rollercoaster, for no other reason but the thrill behind the ride. The feeling of speed and the frightening thought of not knowing what the ride is like or the fact that I have heard stories of so many rollercoaster's having technical difficulties and it is the risk behind the ride that makes me feel terrified. This sensation of being horrified...

