Character flaws...

What makes a good villain?  In books, in film, what makes the 'bad' guy someone who's really fun to watch?  For instance:  what traits make the character interesting?

The fog rose around the old mansion...

A story's setting -- the location or locations in which it takes place-- often determines the mood of the story.  If the writer describes the setting well, it can make the whole story believable, and interesting.  Where would you set a scary story?  In a paragraph below, describe your scary setting in detail.  No one setting can be duplicated, so be the first to post your blog here.  Due Wednesday, October 14.