r/darktales
Because sometimes it's just best to let the demented children inside run free.
How to think about r/darktales
The community is dedicated to sharing and discussing dark, eerie tales that evoke a sense of horror and the macabre. Members often explore themes of fear, suspense, and the supernatural, allowing their imaginations to run wild with chilling narratives. The distinct focus on unsettling storytelling creates a unique space for both writers and readers who appreciate the darker side of literature.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are typically horror enthusiasts, aspiring writers, and fans of dark fiction, ranging from teens to adults. They share a common interest in exploring unsettling themes and enjoy engaging with content that evokes strong emotional responses. The vibe is often creative and collaborative, with members eager to share their own stories and provide feedback on others' work.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes original horror stories, creepy anecdotes, and discussions about horror literature and films. Members appreciate well-crafted narratives that evoke strong imagery and emotions, while overly promotional or low-effort posts tend to receive downvotes. Posting frequency varies, but there is a steady flow of content, especially around Halloween or during significant horror events.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members often resist overt promotion and advertising. Authentic engagement through storytelling, sharing horror-related content, or sponsoring writing contests can resonate well. Brands that contribute value without appearing overly commercial can foster goodwill. However, any attempt to push products directly is likely to be met with skepticism and backlash.
Top keywords
What r/darktales talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/BloodySpaghetti
- u/normancrane
- u/OpinionatedIMO
- u/Narrow_Muscle9572
- u/scare_in_a_box
- u/the_unknown_ghost
- u/A_Vespertine
- u/DarkWinchester
- u/10MinuteHorror
- u/Accomplished-Day6294
- u/Horror_writer_1717
- u/SuckingGodsFinger
- u/mallolike
- u/Available-Mail-261
- u/The_Persian_Cat
- u/greg0525
- u/Saraphim663
- u/beastboysuraj
- u/[deleted]
- u/firesidestories23
- u/Brookycrisp
- u/qiling
- u/Logan966
- u/adarngoodread
- u/TheCampfire3
- u/mediamusing
- u/JayStories1
- u/Grim_Dark_Mind
- u/wackyhorrorwriter14
- u/thedreadfiles
- u/firesidechats451
- u/lucyalderman1996
- u/SolarRay99
- u/TheRedOakShieldVirus
- u/SunHeadPrime
- u/allianceMcloud
- u/evilartbunny
- u/NineTailedTanuki
- u/ulatekh
- u/MLycantrope
- u/spooks_echo
- u/Adeptus_Gedeon
- u/Jo103
- u/theLiquidmenace
- u/A_Long_Story_Short
- u/RingoCross99
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Stunning-Size7842
- u/Blackcat1206
- u/katherine_c
- u/tasteofhemlock
- u/KieranWriter
- u/casey_werealien
- u/EricShanRick
- u/itchypains
- u/PinkRaven1
- u/Em_Leonard
- u/yohane66
- u/Devine_Dead
- u/No-Mortgage3191
- u/Wizling
- u/rstar547
- u/PageTurner627
- u/universecoder
- u/noble_raven
- u/bossbitch69420_
- u/Any_Basis_1647
- u/ladyandthepen
- u/tttales
- u/Panasit
- u/FriskyDingo626
- u/TheThirteenShadows
- u/GrahamReinbold
- u/NoSleepAddicted
- u/ebrettrager
- u/Raiff-T
- u/ChannelAb3
- u/Cj_TheCreator
- u/__solace_
- u/butterflydefinition
- u/Vizzlepop
- u/ArdentPurpose
- u/TheHomeStudioHorror
- u/Shut_Your_Mouth49
- u/_foxish_
- u/Billcryptic
- u/Isaiahspokony
- u/Ambitious_Gas_5691
- u/Fellow_RealSideOfMat
- u/Few-History-6071
- u/mr_dry_eye
- u/eliCannotRizz
- u/raventhrowaway666
- u/Carrion24
- u/SpecialFederal7269
- u/S4njay
- u/cpt_cold810
- u/GeniusDodo
- u/Interaction-Gullible
- u/ExRwood
By votes
- u/BloodySpaghetti
- u/normancrane
- u/10MinuteHorror
- u/OpinionatedIMO
- u/DarkWinchester
- u/A_Vespertine
- u/scare_in_a_box
- u/Horror_writer_1717
- u/Narrow_Muscle9572
- u/the_unknown_ghost
- u/mallolike
- u/Saraphim663
- u/SuckingGodsFinger
- u/Available-Mail-261
- u/Accomplished-Day6294
- u/mediamusing
- u/The_Persian_Cat
- u/greg0525
- u/Grim_Dark_Mind
- u/TheRedOakShieldVirus
- u/JayStories1
- u/SunHeadPrime
- u/[deleted]
- u/firesidestories23
- u/Logan966
- u/wackyhorrorwriter14
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Brookycrisp
- u/Stunning-Size7842
- u/firesidechats451
- u/Blackcat1206
- u/katherine_c
- u/Em_Leonard
- u/beastboysuraj
- u/allianceMcloud
- u/lucyalderman1996
- u/tasteofhemlock
- u/PinkRaven1
- u/thedreadfiles
- u/NineTailedTanuki
- u/TheCampfire3
- u/KieranWriter
- u/casey_werealien
- u/itchypains
- u/yohane66
- u/EricShanRick
- u/No-Mortgage3191
- u/Wizling
- u/rstar547
- u/universecoder
- u/Devine_Dead
- u/PageTurner627
- u/noble_raven
- u/bossbitch69420_
- u/Any_Basis_1647
- u/ladyandthepen
- u/tttales
- u/evilartbunny
- u/ulatekh
- u/TheThirteenShadows
- u/NoSleepAddicted
- u/adarngoodread
- u/Panasit
- u/FriskyDingo626
- u/GrahamReinbold
- u/ebrettrager
- u/ChannelAb3
- u/Cj_TheCreator
- u/__solace_
- u/butterflydefinition
- u/TheHomeStudioHorror
- u/Fellow_RealSideOfMat
- u/MLycantrope
- u/SolarRay99
- u/Raiff-T
- u/Vizzlepop
- u/ArdentPurpose
- u/Shut_Your_Mouth49
- u/Billcryptic
- u/Isaiahspokony
- u/Ambitious_Gas_5691
- u/Carrion24
- u/Adeptus_Gedeon
- u/qiling
- u/_foxish_
- u/Few-History-6071
- u/mr_dry_eye
- u/eliCannotRizz
- u/raventhrowaway666
- u/SpecialFederal7269
- u/S4njay
- u/cpt_cold810
- u/GeniusDodo
- u/spooks_echo
- u/Jo103
- u/theLiquidmenace
- u/A_Long_Story_Short
- u/learnerofeverything
- u/Interaction-Gullible
- u/ExRwood
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/normancrane
- u/jamiec514
- u/danielleshorts
- u/[deleted]
- u/G1zm072
- u/krissymo77
- u/Mechasaure
- u/Skyfoxmarine
- u/showmanic
- u/ErenJadzia
- u/amymorto
- u/lauraD1309
- u/Fluffles-the-cat
- u/howzthis4ausername
- u/Pwincess_Emmy
- u/ccbroadway73
- u/coveryojibletsmk2
- u/Yehoshua_Hasufel
- u/Grim_Dark_Mind
- u/Admirable-Course9775
- u/Pumpkaboo99
- u/New_Revolution_352
- u/justmeheheha
- u/GreatRuno
- u/Emotional-Sentence40
- u/ItsAMistakeISwear
- u/ANValentine89
- u/DarkWinchester
- u/BulutTheCat
- u/nomass39
- u/psyscorp82
- u/JayStories1
- u/ThrowAway072343
- u/angelbunny36
- u/SassyKaira
- u/tina_marie1018
- u/tasteofhemlock
- u/Artistic-Air4101
- u/Frequent-Space-3543
- u/BrassUnicorn87
By votes
- u/normancrane
- u/jamiec514
- u/danielleshorts
- u/ErenJadzia
- u/[deleted]
- u/krissymo77
- u/Mechasaure
- u/Skyfoxmarine
- u/JayStories1
- u/amymorto
- u/lauraD1309
- u/Fluffles-the-cat
- u/G1zm072
- u/Pwincess_Emmy
- u/New_Revolution_352
- u/justmeheheha
- u/GreatRuno
- u/Emotional-Sentence40
- u/ItsAMistakeISwear
- u/DarkWinchester
- u/BulutTheCat
- u/nomass39
- u/psyscorp82
- u/ThrowAway072343
- u/angelbunny36
- u/tina_marie1018
- u/BrassUnicorn87
- u/showmanic
- u/howzthis4ausername
- u/ccbroadway73
- u/coveryojibletsmk2
- u/Yehoshua_Hasufel
- u/Grim_Dark_Mind
- u/Admirable-Course9775
- u/Pumpkaboo99
- u/SassyKaira
- u/tasteofhemlock
- u/Artistic-Air4101
- u/Frequent-Space-3543
- u/ANValentine89
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FAQ
r/darktales — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/darktales have?
r/darktales has approximately 20,546 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/darktales created?
r/darktales was created on November 7, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/darktales about?
The community is dedicated to sharing and discussing dark, eerie tales that evoke a sense of horror and the macabre. Members often explore themes of fear, suspense, and the supernatural, allowing their imaginations to run wild with chilling narratives. The distinct focus on unsettling storytelling creates a unique space for both writers and readers who appreciate the darker …
What subreddits are similar to r/darktales?
Communities similar to r/darktales include r/libraryofshadows, r/odd_directions, r/cryosleep, r/thecrypticcompendium, r/headofspectre.
Who are the most active posters on r/darktales?
The most frequent posters on r/darktales include u/BloodySpaghetti, u/normancrane, u/OpinionatedIMO.
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