I'm home sick today and feel like crap, so I thought I'd start something here. There are a number of normal items that seem to fit in well with the whole horror genre, for whatever reason. I thought it might be interesting to start a list of some of those things. For instance:
1-Clocks- particularly grandfather clocks. I don't know if its because of the rythmic, constant ticking or the issues with passing time, but I like them in scary stories.
2- Lanterns- the old oil burning type. Shedding light on the dark things lurking in the shadows maybe.
3- Keys- I particularly like the old skeleton style key. I've always liked the idea of finding an old key that has been obviously hidden and then forgotten, and then trying to find out what secrets it could unlock.
4- Fireplaces- The crackling fireplace is a great place to tell a story, I like them in the story as well.
5- Mirrors- the whole what is watching from the other side thing.
Well, there's a start for the list. I'm sure I left out a ton. Anybody have any to add to it?
