How to Describe Setting in a Horror Story

A good setting can take your horror story to the next level, creating realism and pulling the reader into your fictional world.

It can also make a scary story even scarier, by depicting an eerie or unsettling atmosphere.

But what is “setting” in the context of fiction? How do you choose one for your story? And how can you describe it in a way that enhances the reader’s experience?

This guide covers everything you need to know about setting, description, and sensory details within the co...