Nothing is better than introducing the old cult-classic horror films to someone who's never seen them. . . and finding a brand new horror buddy along the way. Anyways, that's not really the topic of this chapter.

If a picture can paint a thousand words, then surely a word can paint a thousand pictures.

Let's make a list of words that can be used in a horror story/book. Why, you say? Because it's a fun little exercise to help writers expand their vocabulary. 

Here are some words to start:

Grotesque      Dreadful      Gnarly      Bloodcurdling      Gut-wrenching      Sinister      Repugnant       Ghoulish     Adrenaline      Bone-chilling      Ominous      Shudder      Petrified      Trepidation    Moldy      Cadaverous      Blanched      Terror     Menacing      Dank      Sludge      Noxious       Piliferous      Coarse      Stupefaction      Vicious

Share your knowledge or see what else you can find on the web! Add your words to this list via comment section. Keep in mind, alternative spellings exist (such as Moldy and Mouldy).

Don't forget- using simple words can still create a very powerful scene. 

If you don't know where to start, here are some awesome references: 

Thesaurus.com

Merriam-Webster's Thesaurus