A superior horror story is a combination of reality,
supernatural and the
fantastical worked into a suspenseful, captivating,
believable story. The paper shows that Stephen King's novel, "Carrie", utilizes these literary elements to create a modern-day horror story. The character, Carrie, is realistic because she is, from all outward appearances, a normal teenage girl that suffers from merciless teasing. Carrie is also realistic because while we pity her, we also detest her actions. This realistic character is placed in a
supernatural setting with her telekinetic powers, which makes the novel
fantastical.