It's cuz horror sometimes seems more terrifying if told as if its happening RIGHT NOW.

I have sort of decided that I like past tense. It's just a matter of personal taste, however, so I won't put up much argument against it. I just won't read them, that's all.

Your Honor,

Emperor Kraggh

Mine's in past tense. Like Kraggh, I prefer past tense to present tense. But then, mine's not as horrifying as others. I wasn't going for scary, just mildly chilling with a dash of cliche.