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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mishihari Lord" data-source="post: 6299207" data-attributes="member: 128">I read somewhere that the essence of horror is being changed against one's will.  I think that applies here.  To make a demon scary, give it the ability to make a permanent change that the player won't like.  1E style level drain works for this.  Think also permanent stat damage, permanent alignment change enforced by occasional DM takeover.  Of course check with your players first.  I've seen players throw tantrums when such ideas are even discussed on forums; don't invite such players into a horror game unless you like OOC drama.The other way is to connect with real life experience and media memes that scare people.  A haunt that aligned with one of the products of my childhood imagination would probably freak me out thoroughly.</blockquote>