BMAD-METHOD/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/horror-suspense-checklist.md

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16. Horror Suspense & Scare Checklist

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checklist: id: horror-suspense-checklist name: Horror Suspense & Scare Checklist description: Maintain escalating tension and effective scares. items:

  • "Early dread established within first 10%"
  • "Rising stakes every 23 chapters"
  • "Sensory details evoke fear (sound, smell, touch)"
  • "At least one false scare before true threat"
  • "Monster/antagonist rules consistent"
  • "Climax delivers cathartic payoff and lingering unease" ...