Module 1 — What is psychological terror

• Differences Between Horror, Horror, and Suspense

• Fear as a narrative emotion

• Why psychological terror impacts the reader so much

Module 2 — Universal Fears

• Fear of loss of control

• Fear of madness

• Fear of the unknown

• How to Use These Fears in a Story

Module 3 — Characters at the Edge of the Mind

• psychologically fragile protagonists

• Unreliable narrators

• Obsession, paranoia, and guilt

Module 4 — The Distortion of Reality

• Manipulating the reader's perception

• Narrative ambiguity

• Fragmented realities

Module 5 — Construction of disturbing atmospheres

• oppressive scenarios

• Narrative rhythm and tension

• Use of silence and the implicit

Module 6 — The Invisible Fear

• suggest instead of showing

• The Power of the Unsaid

• Innuendo and suspense

Module 7 — The Mind as a Scene of Horror

• Trauma and memory

• Guilt and Obsession

• Psychological descent of the character

Module 8 — Structure of the Horror Story

• Suspense construction

• Escalation of tension

• Final Revelation

Module 9 — Disruptive Endings

• Psychological Twists

• Ambiguous endings

• endings that leave the reader restless

Module 10 — Final Project

• Writing a complete psychological horror story

• Narrative Review

• Presentation of the final story

Learning Objectives

At the end of the workshop you will be able to:

• Writing Effective Psychological Horror Stories

• Building psychologically complex characters

• Create disturbing and disturbing atmospheres

• Manipulate the reader's perception

• Construct sustained narrative tension

• Develop memorable horror stories

Creative outlets

This workshop is ideal for:

• Horror writers

• Authors of psychological thrillers

• Screenwriters

• Story creators for film or video games

• Lovers of dark narrative

It's also perfect for those who want to explore the more disturbing side of the imagination.