In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: To create a good scary story, you need to have characters who are relatable to your readers. The readers must empathize with your character(s) based on the character's desire or internal struggle. The more your readers empathize with your characters, the closer their connection to the story will be. You'll need at least one main character and, depending on your story, the following additional characters: Villain Other supporting characters (family member, best friend, love interest, etc.) Minor characters (postal worker, gas station attendant, etc.) When you are beginning to develop your characters, you need to work out who they are, what they do, as well as their motivations. Make your character distinct with a certain character trait or tick. This will also help you be consistent with the details. Make lists for every major character that include the following information, and refer to this list while you're writing: Name, age, physical description (include height, weight, eye color, hair color, etc.) Personality traits Likes and dislikes Family history Best friend and worst enemy Five things the character would never leave home without The "stakes" of a character in a story is what your character has to lose if they make a certain decision or choice in the story. If your reader doesn't know what is at stake for the character in the conflict, they cannot fear loss. A good horror story is all about creating extreme emotions like fear or anxiety in the reader. Be clear about what will happen if the character does not get what they want. The stakes of the story, or the consequences if the character does not achieve their desires, is what drives the story forward. The stakes also build tension and suspense for your reader. Go for the strange when developing your villain's appearance, personality, and gestures. Instead of making a person or creature "normal," make this character a little off. For example, think about Dracula. He doesn't have a mouthful of "normal" teeth; instead, the reader is told that he has two sharp, pointy teeth. Try giving your villain a distinguishing gesture that they use often, such as clenching their fists or twitching their nose. Give your villain a deep booming voice, a soft raspy voice, a creaky nasally voice, or a very mad voice. Most horror is about fear and tragedy, and whether or not your character is capable of overcoming their fears. A story where good things happen to good people is heartwarming, but it will likely not scare or terrify your reader. In fact, the tragedy of bad things happening to good people is not only more relatable, but it will also be full of tension and suspense. Give your character challenges and make some bad things happen for him or her. The tension between what the reader wants for the character and what could happen or go wrong for the character will fuel the story. It will also propel your readers through the story. It is not necessary for your characters to make mistakes, since horror often comes from suffering that happens without any reason or warning. However, you can incorporate some mistakes and bad decisions as a signal to readers that something bad is on the horizon. Have your character respond with the wrong move, while convincing themselves they are making the right move against the threat. However, don't go overboard with these mistakes or bad decisions. They should be believable and not merely stupid or inane. For example, don't have your character, a young babysitter, respond to a masked killer by running outside into the deep, dark woods.
Summary: Develop your central characters. Make up specific details for each character. Make the stakes for the character clear and extreme. Make your villain not quite right. Make life difficult for your characters. Allow your characters to make mistakes or bad decisions.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Look for a power cord and a HDMI cable. If it doesn't have a HDMI cable, you can use a color-coded RCA cable to connect the TV in the meantime. Opt to order an HDMI cable from an online retailer if you don't have one, since they provide the best connection to your devices. It must reach between your TV console and the wall. Plug the power plug into your player.
Summary: Unpack your Blu-ray player. Find a wall outlet for your Blu-ray player. Turn your TV off.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before grouting, caulking, and finishing your job, wait at least 12 hours for the mastic to dry and the tiles to set. If you don't, you could wind up displacing your tiles. Move over your tiles from the left to the right and remove all of the spacers you placed to separate the tiles from one another. If you don't remove the spacers before applying grout, you'll have problems with your grout in the future. If the spacer won't come out, use a flathead screwdriver to pry it out. Be careful not to damage the tile. While you can mix your own grout, it is much easier to purchase premixed grout and apply it without preparation. However, make sure you don't open the grout until you're ready to use it. If you open it earlier, it may begin to dry before you use it. Scoop up a generous amount of grout from your bucket with your float. Spread the grout over the spaces between your tiles. Apply extra grout, as you want to make sure you're completely filling all grout lines. Avoid filling the space between your tiles and your counter, appliances, or windows. You'll fill these in with caulk later. Run your float lightly across the grouted portions of your tile. Use it to scope up as much excess grout as you can. By removing grout, you'll make your cleanup process a lot easier. You'll also be able to use the excess grout elsewhere in your project. Take a rounded tool and run it along your grout lines. This will give a slightly concave appearance to your grout lines. It will also help to compact the grout and fill any pockets that aren't already filled. Dampen a sponge in cool clean water. Wipe your tiles in a back-and-forth fashion. Rinse your sponge after you've wiped down one 4 foot (1.2 m) row of tiles. Continue to wipe your tiles until you've removed any grout or grout haze that remains on them. Use a caulk that closely matches the color of the grout you used. Squeeze your caulk gun or the tube slightly to push out just enough caulk to fill the gap. Finally, dampen one of your fingers in warm water and use it to smooth the caulk. You can use a rounded end of a pen, pencil, or another object instead of your finger. Place painter's tape on the face of the tiles adjacent to where you'll caulk. Remove the tape shortly after you've applied the caulk.
Summary:
Allow the tiles to set overnight. Remove spacers from between your subway tiles. Open your premixed grout 15 minutes before you use it. Spread grout with a float back and forth. Remove excess grout with a float. Shape your grout with a pen, pencil, or the rounded edge of a float. Use a sponge to remove any grout haze. Caulk the edges between your tiles and cabinets, windows, and appliances.