r/shortscarystoriesooc
For those who wish to get to know other SSS writers, get advice on writing short stories, post general info about SSS, or make…
How to think about r/shortscarystoriesooc
This community serves as a hub for writers of short scary stories, providing a space for members to connect, share advice, and discuss their craft. It fosters a collaborative environment where writers can seek feedback and engage with one another, making it distinct from other writing-focused groups. The emphasis on horror storytelling creates a unique niche that attracts enthusiasts of the genre.
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Audience
Members typically include aspiring and established writers who are passionate about horror fiction. The demographic is diverse, ranging from teenagers to adults, with a shared intent of improving their writing skills and connecting with like-minded individuals. The vibe is supportive and creative, with participants valuing constructive criticism and collaboration.
Posting culture
The community encourages sharing original works, seeking feedback, and discussing writing techniques. Posts that are well-structured and adhere to the theme of short scary stories tend to thrive, while off-topic content or overly promotional posts are often downvoted. Engagement is regular, with members frequently posting to solicit advice or share their latest stories, fostering an active atmosphere.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing resources related to writing, such as guides or tools for horror storytelling, can resonate well. However, direct advertising or promotional content is likely to be met with skepticism. Collaborating with community members on writing challenges or sponsoring contests can also foster goodwill and engagement.
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What r/shortscarystoriesooc talks about
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Who shapes the conversation
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Top posters
By post count
- u/Human_Gravy
- u/Scarabium
- u/SimbaTheSavage8
- u/punkandprose
- u/1000andonenites
- u/Economy_Candidate299
- u/Sprattus_Sprattus
- u/TryHardKenichi
- u/A_Hawaiian_Shirt
- u/katerinara
- u/Painshifter
- u/Xx_Kronik_xX
- u/firesidechats451
- u/ch-4-os
- u/Pristine-Task-3701
- u/therealdocturner
- u/johnwardsandupwards
- u/SpicySaladd
- u/Bandgrad2008
- u/Shroudedheart
- u/Weird-Pandaroo
- u/SirJosephGrizzly
- u/J_Leigh13
- u/RabbitInSnowStorm
- u/Yungburnaphilip
- u/readcritically
- u/No-Conference7866
- u/TalesFromTheVox
- u/ReadyRaffi
By votes
- u/Human_Gravy
- u/SimbaTheSavage8
- u/punkandprose
- u/Scarabium
- u/TryHardKenichi
- u/1000andonenites
- u/A_Hawaiian_Shirt
- u/katerinara
- u/Economy_Candidate299
- u/Sprattus_Sprattus
- u/Painshifter
- u/Xx_Kronik_xX
- u/firesidechats451
- u/ch-4-os
- u/Pristine-Task-3701
- u/therealdocturner
- u/johnwardsandupwards
- u/SpicySaladd
- u/Bandgrad2008
- u/Shroudedheart
- u/Weird-Pandaroo
- u/SirJosephGrizzly
- u/J_Leigh13
- u/RabbitInSnowStorm
- u/Yungburnaphilip
- u/readcritically
- u/No-Conference7866
- u/TalesFromTheVox
- u/ReadyRaffi
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/SimbaTheSavage8
- u/Economy_Candidate299
- u/Human_Gravy
- u/ForgottenWell
- u/J_Leigh13
- u/punkandprose
- u/shortstory1
- u/Scarabium
- u/_Pebcak_
- u/nuclearpro
- u/Sprattus_Sprattus
- u/Jay-Dee-British
- u/katerinara
- u/GuyAwks
- u/HotelEntropy
- u/sunshine_dreaming
- u/ineedabettertitle
- u/IntoTheCosmo
- u/1000andonenites
- u/firesidechats451
- u/melodyomania
- u/Beanhedge
- u/Pprdge_Frm_Rmbrs
- u/myymyy
- u/r_s_nighthall
- u/TryHardKenichi
- u/A_Clockwork_Monkey
- u/psyopticnerve
- u/scarymaxx
- u/lokisown
- u/No_Deal_9616
- u/paint_the_wind
- u/Percybhowal
- u/LittleSharkyz
- u/Dreadful_Dachshund
- u/Luminoustygian
- u/ch-4-os
- u/-_WiCK_-
- u/tessa1950
- u/Maliagirl1314
- u/NobleClimb
- u/rephlexi0n
- u/lordcarnage
- u/therealkurumi2
- u/therealkurumi
- u/k_g_lewis
- u/All_Tree_All_Shade
- u/AmyBA
- u/TheMidnightProfessor
- u/facts_of_tv
- u/boxofnightmares
- u/Xaldon
- u/tessatrix
- u/LoreCriticizer
- u/R_E_P_I
- u/Nocupofkindnessyet
- u/Tehtal-1324
- u/A_Blue_Frog_Child
- u/G1zm072
- u/Mx-yz-pt-lk
- u/Kairos-Fateweaver
- u/SlimSymple
- u/MotherDuderior
- u/ShadoeRavyn
- u/Kittykatkaboom
- u/Consistent-Tale-3896
- u/mickeyp92
- u/itsmadrigal
- u/Uumyri
- u/ema2324
- u/theworldisgrim
- u/SadMaryJane
- u/Mizzchu
- u/[deleted]
- u/Windmill_Nightingale
- u/Accomplished-Day6294
- u/insidiouslyme
- u/A_Hawaiian_Shirt
- u/FoggyGlassEye
- u/Xenix_Flux
- u/JamFranz
- u/Shroudedheart
- u/TerrorEyzs
- u/Jgrupe
- u/Axiluvia
- u/TheBaldEd
- u/Xx_Kronik_xX
- u/aiqbalbooks
- u/S4njay
- u/decorativegentleman
- u/CremEmcee
- u/hyperobscura
- u/CorpseMacabre
- u/Yungburnaphilip
- u/mediamusing
- u/Lsti_100
- u/HildiBarnett
By votes
- u/SimbaTheSavage8
- u/Economy_Candidate299
- u/Human_Gravy
- u/J_Leigh13
- u/ForgottenWell
- u/punkandprose
- u/_Pebcak_
- u/Jay-Dee-British
- u/shortstory1
- u/Scarabium
- u/TryHardKenichi
- u/firesidechats451
- u/GuyAwks
- u/All_Tree_All_Shade
- u/A_Clockwork_Monkey
- u/HotelEntropy
- u/katerinara
- u/sunshine_dreaming
- u/Sprattus_Sprattus
- u/ineedabettertitle
- u/nuclearpro
- u/Beanhedge
- u/Dreadful_Dachshund
- u/myymyy
- u/melodyomania
- u/Luminoustygian
- u/psyopticnerve
- u/lordcarnage
- u/AmyBA
- u/No_Deal_9616
- u/r_s_nighthall
- u/IntoTheCosmo
- u/1000andonenites
- u/Pprdge_Frm_Rmbrs
- u/tessa1950
- u/scarymaxx
- u/SadMaryJane
- u/tessatrix
- u/Percybhowal
- u/ch-4-os
- u/-_WiCK_-
- u/Maliagirl1314
- u/therealkurumi
- u/lokisown
- u/LoreCriticizer
- u/paint_the_wind
- u/Mx-yz-pt-lk
- u/therealkurumi2
- u/hyperobscura
- u/R_E_P_I
- u/Nocupofkindnessyet
- u/LittleSharkyz
- u/G1zm072
- u/Kairos-Fateweaver
- u/SlimSymple
- u/NobleClimb
- u/rephlexi0n
- u/A_Hawaiian_Shirt
- u/FoggyGlassEye
- u/JamFranz
- u/Jgrupe
- u/Xx_Kronik_xX
- u/k_g_lewis
- u/S4njay
- u/decorativegentleman
- u/Tehtal-1324
- u/A_Blue_Frog_Child
- u/MotherDuderior
- u/ShadoeRavyn
- u/Kittykatkaboom
- u/Consistent-Tale-3896
- u/mickeyp92
- u/itsmadrigal
- u/ema2324
- u/theworldisgrim
- u/Mizzchu
- u/[deleted]
- u/Accomplished-Day6294
- u/insidiouslyme
- u/Shroudedheart
- u/TerrorEyzs
- u/Axiluvia
- u/TheBaldEd
- u/CorpseMacabre
- u/HildiBarnett
- u/TheMidnightProfessor
- u/facts_of_tv
- u/boxofnightmares
- u/Xaldon
- u/Uumyri
- u/Windmill_Nightingale
- u/Xenix_Flux
- u/aiqbalbooks
- u/CremEmcee
- u/Yungburnaphilip
- u/mediamusing
- u/Lsti_100
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FAQ
r/shortscarystoriesooc — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/shortscarystoriesooc have?
r/shortscarystoriesooc has approximately 6,503 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/shortscarystoriesooc created?
r/shortscarystoriesooc was created on May 15, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/shortscarystoriesooc about?
This community serves as a hub for writers of short scary stories, providing a space for members to connect, share advice, and discuss their craft. It fosters a collaborative environment where writers can seek feedback and engage with one another, making it distinct from other writing-focused groups. The emphasis on horror storytelling creates a unique niche that attracts en…
What subreddits are similar to r/shortscarystoriesooc?
Communities similar to r/shortscarystoriesooc include r/shortscifistories, r/thecrypticcompendium.
Who are the most active posters on r/shortscarystoriesooc?
The most frequent posters on r/shortscarystoriesooc include u/Human_Gravy, u/Scarabium, u/SimbaTheSavage8.
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