r/ruleshorror
A place to share scary stories which contain a set of rules to follow.
How to think about r/ruleshorror
This community is dedicated to sharing horror stories that incorporate specific rules or guidelines, creating a unique narrative structure that enhances the suspense and engagement. Members often craft tales that evoke fear through detailed descriptions and unsettling scenarios, with an emphasis on adhering to the established 'rules' of horror storytelling. This distinct format encourages creativity while maintaining a shared understanding of the genre's conventions.
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Audience
Participants in this community are typically horror enthusiasts, ranging from casual readers to dedicated writers, often skewing towards younger demographics. They seek thrilling, imaginative content that challenges their perceptions of fear and storytelling. The vibe is generally supportive, with members appreciating creativity and originality, while also enjoying the communal aspect of sharing and critiquing each other's work.
Posting culture
Content that thrives in this community includes well-crafted horror stories that clearly follow the established rules, often featuring unexpected twists or chilling conclusions. Posts that lack originality or fail to adhere to the community's thematic focus tend to receive downvotes. The cadence of posting can vary, but active members frequently engage with new content, providing feedback and fostering a collaborative atmosphere.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism or hostility. Authentic engagement, such as sharing original horror-themed content or participating in discussions about storytelling techniques, can resonate well. Brands might consider collaborating with community members for creative projects or contests that align with the horror theme, ensuring that their contributions feel organic and relevant to the audience's interests.
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What r/ruleshorror talks about
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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/Inevitable_Cookie_74
- u/Thy_Crusader
- u/sleeplessmadness
- u/TheThirteenShadows
- u/Duytune
- u/[deleted]
- u/No_Competition7327
- u/catschr0dinger
- u/FakeAdmin1969
- u/ChocolatesAndAlmonds
- u/IwantToStayHome
- u/Wombletog
- u/CSGOplaysOverwatch2
- u/Lamborgani96
- u/Slate_waffle
- u/Daddy_jobo69
- u/CharacterMood4
- u/unknown110499
- u/someguyinthefridge
- u/BizarreTarot
- u/fucktheflyinmyroom
- u/novel_nerd2605
- u/Crimsamara
- u/4C_Enjoyer
- u/JustABaskingShark
- u/Redwoodnotsakura
- u/Educational-Tough138
- u/Panasit
- u/Loose_Wishbone_7095
- u/socksncrocs123
- u/WalmartBrandJesus
- u/Abandonedkittypet
- u/who_r_u_-
- u/whytryh
- u/dovqted
- u/ReindeerPleasant7054
- u/ChillGuy047
- u/No-Development-2191
- u/Bonk1230919282838
- u/Diluc-Ragnvindr_
- u/IntStories
- u/Quality_Pancak
- u/CorrectPayment9881
- u/CloudyStarSky
- u/overdriveblaster
- u/james_thecat11
- u/taod_game
- u/clonetheidiot
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- u/GraceandPiston
- u/Meowstick901721
- u/TheOneUltimateGamer
- u/Ayebruhhhhh
- u/Forest_Bane
- u/MyHouseJustGotOnFire
- u/Agreeable-Ad-7773
- u/SjoerdHekking
- u/Aco282
- u/TechnoBGplayz
- u/Pheonix30389
- u/Jumbled34
- u/3_St0nes_Deity
- u/that_quiet_girl256
- u/Dry-Inspection6928
- u/Funky-Munke
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- u/Snickersnook
- u/mxntyluvsruleshorror
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- u/Justhegirlnextdoor
- u/Girlnods
- u/Helpful-Panic-5740
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- u/TheWinning_Waffle10
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- u/AnotherSadCucumber
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- u/Silent-Stuff3366
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By votes
- u/Inevitable_Cookie_74
- u/Duytune
- u/Redwoodnotsakura
- u/ChocolatesAndAlmonds
- u/RedditWandererrr
- u/nocommonsense-png
- u/Lamborgani96
- u/jo-nyh
- u/sleeplessmadness
- u/No_Competition7327
- u/GraceandPiston
- u/catschr0dinger
- u/Slate_waffle
- u/Wombletog
- u/Thy_Crusader
- u/MEGA_NUT_69
- u/Electrical_Pipe4842
- u/CharacterMood4
- u/weeniedoodle28
- u/TheThirteenShadows
- u/IwantToStayHome
- u/unknown110499
- u/bayquswrites
- u/socksncrocs123
- u/Panasit
- u/[deleted]
- u/clonetheidiot
- u/Theatre_Kitty22
- u/Educational-Tough138
- u/tennisballguy
- u/Loose_Wishbone_7095
- u/FakeAdmin1969
- u/WalmartBrandJesus
- u/Daddy_jobo69
- u/someguyinthefridge
- u/Meowstick901721
- u/fucktheflyinmyroom
- u/MyHouseJustGotOnFire
- u/Snickersnook
- u/CSGOplaysOverwatch2
- u/Defiant-Eye8442
- u/BizarreTarot
- u/angeldoves31
- u/InsertAuthenticName
- u/Bitter_Pass7699
- u/FritzHabve
- u/Tonya_Time
- u/Girlnods
- u/bbmomomo
- u/catsushinakajima
- u/TheOneUltimateGamer
- u/novel_nerd2605
- u/Brookeh1224
- u/Crimsamara
- u/ganghere-
- u/mxntyluvsruleshorror
- u/Agreeable-Ad-7773
- u/whytryh
- u/OctopusProbably
- u/4C_Enjoyer
- u/ReindeerPleasant7054
- u/AnonymousNeko2828
- u/Bonk1230919282838
- u/ChillGuy047
- u/Abandonedkittypet
- u/BlairDaniels
- u/Ayebruhhhhh
- u/mr-magnolia
- u/No-Development-2191
- u/ItsEm25
- u/AnotherSadCucumber
- u/Accomplished_Pen5755
- u/DaviRaz
- u/selkirkrexes
- u/Helpful-Panic-5740
- u/annonamou5e
- u/Forest_Bane
- u/exhaustedpopcorn
- u/katelx_jmb
- u/Suchwoe
- u/who_r_u_-
- u/dovqted
- u/3_St0nes_Deity
- u/TheMaskedGeode
- u/Justhegirlnextdoor
- u/Aco282
- u/ch-4-os
- u/BigLorenzo
- u/TheWinning_Waffle10
- u/Endless__possibility
- u/allmysystemsrnervous
- u/CorrectPayment9881
- u/ThinkinDog
- u/Limp-Championship-58
- u/SjoerdHekking
- u/Leo-Bob
- u/Achilles_virus
- u/d3mb0nez
- u/-MrMikey-
- u/green_asteroid
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/AutoModerator
- u/AJStrange87
- u/alarmeh
- u/FakeAdmin1969
- u/Salty-Syrup4225
- u/CloudyStarSky
- u/catschr0dinger
- u/CandiBunnii
- u/mysweetmeIanchoIy
- u/PhysicalTrack4318
- u/Soft_Preparation5110
- u/AsejeEWJ
- u/klekarh
- u/Instructionsnofollow
- u/YesterdayDirect8401
- u/Pure-Afternoon-4694
- u/ToasterIsBisexual
- u/followthetrail_
- u/Afraid_Government_74
- u/WolfiaFan10
- u/ValkarianHunter
- u/I_kill_for_cats
- u/OfficialLanceMclain
- u/horbydumbass
- u/cuthulu__
- u/beautifulredcrewmate
- u/socksncrocs123
- u/Enzo_Wenzo123
- u/Mondaymorningmisery
- u/redditstop9
- u/ThePotatoBehindJosh
- u/arandomkidonline
- u/MeatBasedOrganism
- u/OriginalChemical8500
- u/SjoerdHekking
- u/amariates
- u/Izuocha_1_fan
- u/Flaky-Technology-721
- u/Mais_Corner
- u/carl-the-lama
- u/turtle_joe
- u/lemonchiffonisgood
- u/ip_ip_ip_tsha_ik
- u/keris_jabami
- u/Duytune
- u/DangerPatienceLow
- u/Wolftwolf7
- u/Cookie0099ss
- u/bluejay55669
- u/konsta_star
- u/Fuzzy-Spread9720
- u/ChocolatesAndAlmonds
- u/Daddy_jobo69
- u/TheThirteenShadows
- u/PizzaDelivery313
- u/Jrlopez1027
- u/MikeHuntessHarry69
- u/Poolms
- u/Any_Acanthaceae1819
- u/Inevitable_Cookie_74
- u/nocommonsense-png
- u/randomguy283
- u/Individual-Log-5872
- u/darko_zion
- u/Wotsits1012
- u/midnight_mystique01
- u/J8ZZ
- u/Forward_Boat
- u/ihatepineaples
- u/Queenofqueerquails
- u/VintageCarnate
- u/Lunio_But_on_Reddit
- u/JustMeJovin
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- u/Just_A_Weasel
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- u/lia_lol
- u/Classical-Cat
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- u/Girthymanblade
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- u/GDJackAttack
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- u/Database_Material
- u/abnormalitydancin
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- u/PeanutOnTheInternet
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- u/snipertoaster
- u/EternelFuni
- u/Ayebruhhhhh
- u/PrettyPoggersPerson
- u/Masci_student
- u/MajesticOtaking
- u/Gear_Monster
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Bonk1230919282838
- u/Flaky-Technology-721
- u/nocommonsense-png
- u/Room_116
- u/Silent-Stuff3366
- u/AsejeEWJ
- u/bluejay55669
- u/socksncrocs123
- u/the_pression_
- u/CloudyStarSky
- u/JacobiusWesdern28
- u/mc_enjoyer
- u/Instructionsnofollow
- u/JustMeJovin
- u/Poolms
- u/Duytune
- u/VintageCarnate
- u/Soft_Preparation5110
- u/A_destiny_player
- u/Ordinary_Highway_657
- u/Undyne_The_Dead
- u/DonyWasLost
- u/RedditWandererrr
- u/Subnauticaispog
- u/unknown110499
- u/_xBartekx_
- u/SjoerdHekking
- u/MaterialCounty956
- u/ChocolatesAndAlmonds
- u/MikeHuntessHarry69
- u/Ok-Water-5544
- u/seda_tive
- u/LandrinoDorino
- u/squabblesimon
- u/Afraid_Government_74
- u/CC12gg
- u/generic_username182
- u/Skeleton-Cum
- u/this_isnteasy
- u/TwoPercent57
- u/mais_corner37
- u/ImplementMaterial457
- u/lemonchiffonisgood
- u/Iyrei
- u/AutoModerator
- u/LeAuriga
- u/noteuropeanlol
- u/shes_got_a_point
- u/MajesticOtaking
- u/Sryeetsalot
- u/jorgomli_reading
- u/anotheranonymoustor
- u/Iris_Soko
- u/AJStrange87
- u/K007x420
- u/WolfiaFan10
- u/RemmieLY
- u/FritzHabve
- u/Fulltime_ass_snifer
- u/Charliethecadet
- u/moonxstarz666
- u/klekarh
- u/TybaltLeChat
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- u/Apprehensive_Advert
- u/SandBoringBox
- u/Ayebruhhhhh
- u/ToasterIsBisexual
- u/Poorhuloo
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- u/Lunio_But_on_Reddit
- u/CharacterMood4
- u/HourOfEternity
- u/carl-the-lama
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- u/clonetheidiot
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- u/Suchwoe
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FAQ
r/ruleshorror — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/ruleshorror have?
r/ruleshorror has approximately 96,064 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/ruleshorror created?
r/ruleshorror was created on July 10, 2020 (6 years ago).
What is r/ruleshorror about?
This community is dedicated to sharing horror stories that incorporate specific rules or guidelines, creating a unique narrative structure that enhances the suspense and engagement. Members often craft tales that evoke fear through detailed descriptions and unsettling scenarios, with an emphasis on adhering to the established 'rules' of horror storytelling. This distinct for…
What subreddits are similar to r/ruleshorror?
Communities similar to r/ruleshorror include r/shortscarystories, r/nosleep, r/twosentencehorror, r/scarystories, r/godtiersuperpowers.
Who are the most active posters on r/ruleshorror?
The most frequent posters on r/ruleshorror include u/Inevitable_Cookie_74, u/Thy_Crusader, u/sleeplessmadness.
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