I have to do a short story about Southern Gothic which is based of slaves and the south. I don't know what to write about at all: (any ideas?

Talk about who were the slaves. And what they were

So if you're writing your own narrative, or short story in a southern gothic style, incorporate things such as hoodoo (African-American folk magic, this could give an eerie vibe because magic!), gender roles, the horrors of racism and slavery. be sure to remember when writing that this was a different time, so stay true to the history. doing that doesn't mean you, the writer is racist.

if you're writing an essay explaining what that style is, choose 3 themes that characterize this style, and take three examples from texts.

if you are doing the narrative I'd love to read what you come up with