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Message: <blockquote data-quote="EvilGM" data-source="post: 2269864" data-attributes="member: 4628">Dreams are definitely a good way to go.  You can really setup some bizarre scenarios. And there is always the dream/vision of their own death (much better if setup a long time before it happens).Graphic detail of most dungeon experiences is enough to frighten anyone. Rot grubs!Random d20 rolls for no reason - regardless of the result cringe and fumble around behind your DM screen a bit.Any kind of nasty egg or pupa that starts to hatch - best used in dim light so they don't see there are bunches surrounding them until they set ablaze the one they can see.Attacks from all directions: each side, above and below... heck throw in ethereal attackers as well.During a particularly nasty encounter at night or in a dungeon (hags are always good for this), trip the lights in the room you're playing in and let out a high pitch scream.  Best to secure beverages and the like first however.Screw with the players: Warrior charges the BB and draws a weapon only to realize its not there.  Spells fizzle or have an entirely different effect.  A party member disappears.While on watch, the night suddenly goes dead silent.  The watchman, looking around, sees a shadowy cloaked figure on top of a sleeping party member.  It appears to be "sucking" energy from the character.  It looks at the watchman, roll a save vs. Paralysis!</blockquote>