The 25 Creepiest ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Illustrations That Gave Every ’90s Kid Nightmares

11. Something Was Wrong

Most of Gammell’s illustrations focus on a single, disgusting type of creature. But the image for “Something Was Wrong” is frightening because of its space. It feels like that payphone is the only thing around for miles, and if it were us, we would not be answering its call.